A public secondary school in Nyanza has shocked many Kenyans after it was revealed that it only received Sh87 for its operations. This comes after the government had announced that it had released Sh22.03 billion for schools across the country.
The news has caused confusion and anger among parents, teachers, and education stakeholders who are now demanding answers.
The principal of the school revealed this surprising amount during a regional education meeting. He explained that the money had been deposited directly into the school’s account, but there was no explanation given.
The school, which has over five hundred students, is now in a financial crisis. With such a small amount of money, it is impossible to pay for basic needs, teaching materials, and other important services.
Learning is likely to be affected if nothing is done quickly. Parents have not taken the matter lightly. Many are questioning how such a large amount of money announced by the government could end up benefiting some schools while others like this one get almost nothing.
Teachers unions have also spoken out strongly, calling for clear information on how the funds were shared. They want the government to be open and to make sure that all schools get what they need.
Education officials had earlier said that the money was supposed to be used for teaching materials, feeding programs, and maintaining school buildings.
But the way the money has been shared has led to a lot of doubts. Many people now believe that there could be serious problems in how the disbursement process works.
There are also fears that corruption or poor planning might be behind the unfair distribution. So far, the Ministry of Education has not given an official statement.
However, sources inside the ministry claim that there is an investigation going on to look into these problems. The aim is to understand what went wrong and to make sure that the mistakes are not repeated when funds are released in future.
The Reports show that other schools in the region have also received very little money. Some say they got amounts that are too small to keep the schools running properly.
This has increased pressure on the government to act fast and fix the broken system. Community leaders are now calling for action.
They say that if the government does not address these problems, schools in poor areas will continue to suffer. They believe that every child in Kenya deserves a good education, no matter where they come from.
Many believe that it is time to reform the system so that all schools can receive fair and enough support to help learners succeed.
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