Raila comes out to defend students, Issues 3 demands to Gov’t ahead of reopening.
Raila comes out to defend students, Issues 3 demands to Gov’t ahead of reopening: Opposition leader Raila Odinga has issued a list of demands to the government over the disbursement of funds for schools ahead of the reopening day on January 8.
He called upon the government to address the issue of capitation for all public primary and secondary schools before the resumption of learning.
He stated,”The government must release all the monies owed to schools. It must also release capitation at the approved rate of Ksh22,244 per child for the financial year 2023/2024.”
Raila broke it down saying capitation should be equitable among the schools, and further urged unions, Parents Teachers’ Associations, and school Boards of Management to make sure this is done.
He challenged president Ruto saying he needs to set his priorities right, especially on matters education because the Kenyan Child is suffering.
Raila posed,”How does a government put money on so-called Affordable Housing but refuse to finance the education of our children?”
Notably, he urged members of parliament to prioritise education; they should champion for disbursement of money to all schools
He stated,”Our legislators must embark on active steps to force the government to release public education funding, both at the Primary and secondary levels before schools resume. Money must reach schools ahead of Monday.”
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