Timely School Capitation Funds Credited for Boosting Learning in Kangema
Education stakeholders in Kangema Constituency have hailed the timely disbursement of school capitation funds, saying the move has improved learning standards.
Students of Muguru Boys High School celebrate and enjoy moments aboard their newly commissioned school bus, a major boost to co-curricular activities and student mobility in Kangema Constituency. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
Education stakeholders in Kangema Constituency have praised the national government for the timely release of school capitation funds, saying the move has improved learning conditions and ensured uninterrupted education in local schools.
Speaking during the commissioning of a new school bus at Muguru Boys High School, stakeholders noted that prompt funding has eased pressure on schools and enabled students to remain in class without disruptions.
They also applauded the constituency’s education support programme, which allows students in day secondary schools to pay only Ksh.1,000 per term, describing it as a major relief to parents.
Sub-County Director of Education Dismark Musili said the initiative has significantly boosted school enrolment and improved student retention across the constituency.
“The timely release of capitation funds has eased the burden on schools and parents, allowing institutions to run their programmes more effectively,” Musili said.
Kangema Deputy County Commissioner Esther Mwamure commended education support efforts, saying they have enabled many vulnerable learners to stay in school.
“This bus is meant to transport your dreams and is part of your school heritage and you should take good care of it,” Mwamure told students during the launch.
She added that the bus would help learners participate in sports, music festivals, and other co-curricular activities that expose them to opportunities beyond the classroom.
“Education is not only limited to classroom walls. Through such activities, learners gain exposure, confidence and important life skills,” she said.
Kangema MP Peter Kihungi said the programme has especially revived day secondary schools that were previously at risk of closure due to low enrolment.
“The programme has significantly increased enrolment in day schools and eased the financial burden on parents,” Kihungi said.
According to the legislator, at least 63 new students have enrolled in nearby day schools since the launch of the subsidy programme.
“Recording 63 new admissions in nearby day schools is a clear indication that the 100 percent transition policy is working and that no child will be left behind,” he stated.
Kihungi added that the NG-CDF-backed initiative aims to improve access to affordable education while strengthening contact time between teachers and learners.
Meanwhile, security officials warned students against drug abuse and acts of arson following a rise in school fire incidents in the area.
Kangema DCIO Dorbert Osoro disclosed that three arson-related cases had already been reported and investigations were ongoing.
“The law is very strict on arson. Under Section 336 of the Penal Code, any person who willfully sets fire to a building is liable to life imprisonment,” Osoro warned.
He further linked rising arson cases to drug and substance abuse, urging teachers and school administrators to work closely with security agencies whenever students are found with illegal substances.
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