KNUT Urges Swift Capitation Release to Avert School Disruptions
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By John Kariuki
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has issued a strong warning to the government over delayed capitation funds, cautioning that any further holdups could severely disrupt the second term’s reopening and learning continuity across the country.
Speaking in Nairobi, KNUT’s Honorary National Chairman, Mr. Patrick Karinga Munuhe, emphasized the urgency of disbursing the funds ahead of the new term. He warned that waiting until mid or late term to release the money would undermine schools’ ability to operate smoothly, especially during a critical phase of implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“We are about to open schools this week. It’s important that the government does not wait until the last minute,” said Karinga, calling on the Ministry of Education to release the 30 percent allocation designated for second term operations.
He also highlighted the need to settle any outstanding balances from the first term to allow schools to begin afresh. “Schools are already stretched. They need a clean slate to navigate the CBC transition effectively,” he added.
The CBC’s second-term focus, particularly on Grade 10 students selecting their academic pathways, demands robust planning and resources. Karinga stressed that timely funding is not optional, but essential for successful curriculum implementation.
With the school calendar tightening and expectations mounting, KNUT’s message to the government is unequivocal: ensure timely funding or risk destabilizing the education system and derailing student progress.
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