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The Sh66 billion gap facing Kenya’s public schools has grown from a combination of expanding enrolment, new curriculum demands, and pressure on government finances.
The introduction of junior secondary under the Competency Based Curriculum increased the number of classrooms, teachers, and materials required across the country. While access to education improved, funding levels did not rise at the same speed. As a result, schools are now expected to do more with fewer resources.
At the same time, national budget pressures have slowed the release of funds to ministries. Even though education remains a priority sector, the effect is now being felt directly inside classrooms.
Capitation funding supports the everyday running of public schools. It pays for textbooks, utilities, maintenance, and activity programmes that allow learning to continue smoothly.
With delays becoming more common, many school administrators are struggling to meet routine costs. Some institutions are postponing purchases while others depend on credit from suppliers just to stay operational.
This situation is slowly weakening the promise of free basic education because schools cannot function effectively without predictable funding.
The funding gap is also affecting payments linked to national examination activities.
Supervisors, invigilators, and other education professionals play a key role in managing exams across the country. Delayed payments create uncertainty and frustration within the system. While examinations continue as planned, the pressure behind the scenes is increasing.
If the situation continues, it could complicate future exam preparation and coordination.
One of the most sensitive areas affected by the shortfall is school feeding support.
In many counties, especially dry and low income regions, meals help keep learners in school. When funding weakens, attendance often drops because families depend on these programmes to support children during the school day.
This makes the funding gap not just an education issue but also a social protection concern.
Despite the funding challenges, schools across Kenya are still operating and teachers continue supporting learners every day.
However, the longer the gap remains unresolved, the harder it becomes for administrators to maintain quality learning conditions. The situation now depends heavily on whether additional budget support arrives in time to ease the pressure on schools.
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