Why Most Schools Decided to Close Earlier Before MoE Official Date 27th October 2023
Most schools have sort to close earlier than the official date as directed by the ministry .
Among the major reasons for earlier schools closure is on matters of finances.
According to the ministry of education, the official school closing date is 27th October 2023.
The non candidate learners will have to spend a 10 weeks Holiday until January 8th, 2024 when the new academic calendar will begin.
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Quick spot check indicate that most schools in Kisii and Nairobi have already closed as others are expected to close next week , earlier than 27th October 2023.
The failure on the side of the ministry of education to release full funds allocation to schools caused a lot of struggle with other institutions lacking funds to meet the school requirements for smooth teaching and learning.
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Other institutions released learners following fear on the threats to torch schools ahead of the start of the national examinations.
With the lack of funds in schools, most principals found it hard to calm down suppliers who had not received their payment as expected and on good time .
In other institutions, parents have also not cleared school fees for their learners with some Institutions have learners with a fees balance of about 10 million.
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Under the government’s Free Primary Education and Free Full Day Secondary Education policies, ministry of education allocates Sh1,420 and Sh22,244 for each student each year which is the capitation funds for primary and secondary schools students respectively.
The Ministry of education money that is sent to schools is withdrawn regularly using the 50:30:20 formula.
This year will see over 3 million learners sit for the final Examinations .
Why Most Schools Decided to Close Earlier Before MoE Official Date 27th October 2023