MPs have warned that a Sh9 billion debt owed to textbook publishers could undermine preparations for the rollout of Grade 11 next year.
MPs have warned that a Sh9 billion debt owed to textbook publishers could undermine preparations for the rollout of Grade 11 next year, putting pressure on the Treasury to release funds before schools begin the new academic year.
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The government's delayed payments have caused severe financial stress throughout the domestic literary sector.
MPs have raised concerns over delayed funding that could disrupt printing and distribution of Grade 11 and 12 CBC textbooks.
Kenya Publishers Association has urged the Government of Kenya to clear Sh9.48 billion in delayed payments, warning that the debt…
Ministry of Education has released award letters to publishers, clearing the way for the printing of Grade 11 textbooks after…
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is yet to pay publishers more than Sh9 billion for textbooks supplied to public schools.
The Sh195.8 billion shortfall will put a strain on institutions and hamper quality of learning.
