The National Treasury has disbursed Sh14 billion for school capitation, bringing the total amount released so far to Sh33 billion, the government has announced.

In an update on Thursday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the funds would be credited to school accounts by the end of today.  "This is in addition to the Sh19 billion released last week.

So far, Sh33b has been allocated to Primary, Junior Secondary School (JSS), and Secondary School," said Mwaura.

The government has also assured head teachers and principals that the remaining Sh15 billion for this term will be released in due course.