Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has reassured secondary school heads and parents that the delayed Sh. 14 billion capitation for the first term will be disbursed soon. Speaking during the quarterly meeting of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) principals at Eldoret National Polytechnic, Ogamba urged school administrators not to send students home due to financial constraints, emphasizing that the government is working closely with the Treasury to resolve the issue.
“The Ministry is actively engaging with the National Treasury to ensure the funds are released as soon as possible. We are hopeful that by next week, this matter will be resolved,” Ogamba stated.
The CS reiterated the government’s commitment to fully funding secondary education through capitation and assured that all efforts are being made to streamline the process to avoid future delays.
Addressing concerns over higher education financing, Ogamba confirmed that the presidential review team is finalizing its report on the controversial university funding model. He assured that a more efficient and sustainable funding structure would be in place by September to address the challenges previously faced by students and institutions.
“The government is working on a new framework that will ensure students from all backgrounds can access quality higher education without unnecessary financial strain,” he added.
The Education CS also highlighted the government’s ambitious plan to enroll between 3.5 and 4 million youth in TVET institutions. He underscored the importance of equipping young people with technical and entrepreneurial skills to enhance employability and self-reliance.
“We are committed to strengthening the TVET sector to provide our youth with relevant skills that match market demands. This is a crucial step in fostering economic growth and reducing unemployment,” he noted.
Ogamba further emphasized the need for professionalism and integrity in public institutions, warning against misconduct and political interference. He called on education stakeholders to uphold ethical standards in their operations to ensure efficiency and accountability.