The government has been accused of lavish spending through controversial empowerment programmes, even as schools continue to suffer due to a lack of capitation.
This comes in the wake of reports that some students could miss out on national exams while services in tens of public schools have stalled due to the funding crisis.
According to Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, the current financial crisis has led to food and learning material shortages, forcing schools to send students home.
She pointed an accusing finger at the State, noting that funds meant for capitation had been diverted to the empowerment programmes led by the Deputy President. "It's really sad that schools face closure due to lack of capitation, yet the same government is using millions every day in the illegal empowerment programmes," she said.
