REPORT
The ministry will allocate Sh6,000 to each student for infrastructure in day secondary schools while those in boarding schools will be allocated Sh8,000.
“The money we have received from the ministry will target mainly small schools. Schools with up to 1,000 students will receive Sh6 million every year for maintenance and improvement of infrastructure,” she said.
Ms Mohamed told the committee chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Meli that the ministry will give a comprehensive report on the state of admission after the expiry of today’s deadline in two weeks’ time.
“The status of Form One admissions as per Friday, January 11, 2019, at national level was 70 percent. The ministry undertakes to compile full details of the admissions at all levels – including county and sub-county within two weeks,” Ms Amina told the MPs.
“The ministry is determined to ensure Form One students report to school as early as possible to embark on their studies,” she said.
NEMIS
The CS defended the selections using the National Education Management Information System (Nemis) system, saying it is fair and accurate.
“All candidates had an equal chance of getting selected to their preferred schools based on merit, equity, choice and affirmative action,” she said.
The figures she presented showed that 31,337 candidates were selected to join national schools, 128,838 extra county schools, 148,215 county schools, 722,318 sub-county schools and 1,626 special needs school.
