The warning comes amid growing concerns over delays and reductions in capitation funds allocated to schools.
According to Kuria, schools have not received the full amount of funding expected for the current academic year, leaving many institutions struggling to meet essential expenses.
Kuria said the government is expected to provide Ksh22,244 in annual capitation for every student. However, he noted that only Ksh14,050 per learner had so far reached school accounts.
He further explained that although the amount released could be described as Ksh16,141 per student when considering funds that have been processed or allocated, the entire amount has not actually been deposited into school accounts.
“This year we have not yet received the full capitation, just like last year and other years. You are aware that we are supposed to receive a capitation of Ksh22,244 per year per student,” Kuria stated.
The funding shortage has reportedly placed significant pressure on school administrators, who must continue providing learning materials, food, utilities and other essential services despite having limited resources.
The situation could have a direct impact on learners if schools are unable to operate normally. Parents and guardians may also face additional pressure should institutions suspend operations because of financial constraints.
The warning has therefore increased calls for the government to urgently release outstanding capitation funds and address the financing challenges facing schools.
With thousands of learners depending on public schools for their education, stakeholders are hoping that the government will intervene before the funding crisis develops into widespread school closures.
The situation also highlights longstanding concerns over the adequacy and timely disbursement of education funding, with school administrators warning that delayed payments can disrupt normal learning and place institutions under severe financial strain.
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