Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya)

Kenyan education ministry; paid Sh3.7bn in capitation to ghost students and non-existent schools (audit, 2025)

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A special audit found that the government lost Sh3.7 billion in capitation payments to ghost students.3.7B KES

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Kenya · Misused public funds

Special audit finds Sh3.7 billion in capitation paid to 'ghost' students and non-existent schools via Kenya's NEMIS system

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