In a statement issued on Friday, January 2, Migos confirmed that the disbursement covers learners in all public basic education institutions across the country.
“The Government has today released Ksh44,245,066,500.85 as capitation for Term One for learners in all public basic education institutions,” the statement read.
The Cabinet Secretary explained that the funds have been distributed across different levels of basic education to address learners’ needs at each stage.
“The amount has been apportioned as follows: Free Primary Education (Ksh3,703,074,646.10); Free Day Junior School Education (Ksh14,459,193,520.00); and Free Day Secondary Education (Ksh26,082,798,334.75),” he said.
Migos noted that the release of capitation funds will support school operations as the first term begins on January 5, 2026, and guide the reporting schedule for learners transitioning to senior schools.
“The release of capitation funds will facilitate the seamless conduct of school activities in the new term, with Grade 10 learners expected to report to their respective Senior Schools starting 12th January, 2026,” the statement added.
To address concerns over school fees at the senior school level, the Cabinet Secretary said the ministry has clarified the financing framework to ensure stability for parents and learners.
“To ensure clarity on the financing framework for senior schools, the Ministry has issued a circular dated 2nd January, 2026, affirming that fees payable by learners in senior schools remain unchanged, and that the Government will continue to provide capitation at the rate of Ksh22,244 per learner per year,” he said.
Migos also issued a warning to school administrators on the management of public funds, stressing accountability and adherence to government policy.
“School heads and principals are directed to ensure prudent use of these public resources entrusted to their care for the benefit of learners and to desist from imposing any extra levies or fees. The Ministry will deal firmly with any verified cases of misappropriation of resources or illegal charges,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet Secretary announced that learners seeking a change in their school placement will be given another opportunity to apply for a review.
“As earlier indicated, interested learners will have a further opportunity to apply for review of their placement from 6th January, 2026, to 9th January, 2026,” he said.
He explained that the review process is intended to allow parents, guardians, and learners to present legitimate and verifiable reasons for reconsideration of placement decisions.
“The revision will provide parents, guardians, and learners the opportunity to justify a reconsideration of the initial or revised placement,” the statement noted.
Migos added that the process is designed to ensure access to education while making optimal use of available school resources.
“Requests for further review may be initiated through the learner’s Junior School or at the Senior School of interest and shall be submitted by the Head of Institution through the placement portal, in line with protocols already issued by the Ministry,” he said.
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