This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.
Kenya's education system is at a critical juncture as the government's policy of progressing all Standard Eight candidates to Form One takes effect.
Since 2014, the government has allocated Sh22,244 annually to every student under the subsidized secondary education program, but this amount has not kept pace with the rising cost of living.
Parents are still expected to pay an average of Sh53,554 annually for national and extra-county schools, leaving a significant financial burden on many families.
Moreover, the government's aggressive expansion of enrollment has put a strain on school infrastructure, with many schools facing overcrowding, understaffing, and poor management systems.
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has announced the disbursement of funds to all schools to ease the cash crunch, but several issues remain unaddressed.
As the government continues to implement this policy, it is essential to match the 100% transition with adequate financial resourcing and proper management systems to guarantee quality education.
