Knut Demands capitation per learner increased at all education levels
Knut Demands capitation per learner increased at all education levels. The Kenya National Union of Teachers advocate for increased enrollment per student at all levels of education. Secretary General Knut Collins Oyuu expressed concern over the current allocation, saying primary school pupils only receive Sh1,170 per pupil, which he feels is too low.
Oyuu proposed to increase the enrollment to at least Sh5,000 per student. The current allocation for primary school students is Sh2,237 per student, which Oyuu believes should be increased to Sh4,000
Oyuu was speaking at the National Stakeholder Conference on Financing and Commercialization of Education in Nairobi. He also said the allocation of Sh1,420 per child in primary school was not enough. For secondary school students, they received Sh15,043 under the Presidential Workers Party on Education Reform (PWPER) proposal, but Oyuu demanded an increase of at least Sh22,000. Similarly, the tuition allocation for secondary school students is Sh22,527 per student, while Oyuu demanded to increase it to Sh35,000.
Students with special needs receive additional enrollment, based on PWPER recommendations, but Oyuu says this is low due to inflation. He proposed to collect Sh3,500 for all students with special needs and disabilities in primary and Sh60,000 in secondary schools.
Oyuu also stressed the need for the government to invest in teaching tools and technology for special needs teachers. Noting that the budget allocation for the education sector, he expressed concern that it is not enough to meet the needs of the sector due to the increase in the population and government policies such as the 100 percent transfer policy.
The budget allocation for the 2023/24 academic year is Sh628.6 billion, which includes provisions for teacher recruitment, capital grants and free education.
Oyuu said insufficient funds in the education sector are spent on parents, especially public education.
Knut Demands capitation per learner increased at all education levels