The Ministry of Education has announced plans to lobby for more funds to protect the free primary and secondary education after reports that the two programs are on the verge of collapse.
Speaking in Kilifi County during St Thomas Girls Secondary School prize giving day, Basic Education PS Julius Bitok stated that the government has no plans to scrap free education despite revelations of huge cuts on funds sent to schools.
The Ministry announced it will lobby Parliament to enhance budget allocation to meet capitation and exam budget.
Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee on Thursday, Treasury CS John Mbadi said that the government can no longer afford free education for millions of Kenyan learners.
