Knowledge is expensive yet illiteracy is more expensive and with dire consequences. Any state that overlooks its education system overlooks the essence of its very existence. This is why the government should address the challenges facing the education system in Kenya. The education sector not only forms a basic part of all other systems but also forms an integral component of the society.
For example, in the higher education sector, late disbursement of student loans and scholarships not only affects operations of the institutions but also the student’s welfare. Likewise, inadequate funding and late disbursement of capitation per student continues to rampage education in the secondary level. This has left many schools administrators between a rock and a hard place since the government insists that students should not be sent home over fee arrears while the cost of running schools has increased significantly due to inflation. Similarly, ECD Centers which form a very foundational part of education have not been spared either, as most of them have poor or absolutely no infrastructure and other basic learning materials.
Overlooking the challenges facing the education sector is an indirect but probable violation of the right to education as stated in article 53 and 56 of the constitution. This is why the government should prioritize funding the education sector over other projects that can wait.
Victor Mutisya
Laikipia University
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