The Ministry of Education has uncovered discrepancies in school data submissions that led to the identification of ghost learners and non-existent schools.
Acting head, ICT directorate within the State Department of Basic Education, Mr Paul Odhiambo, said that by November 10, 2025, all schools that had not received their capitation funds had been verified and cleared for payment.
“We found schools that had submitted data using the wrong format and others that did not submit any data. However, upon closer inspection, we realised some had actually used incorrect identification codes,” said Mr Odhiambo.
He explained that the verification exercise involved three digital links shared with different education officers, heads of institutions and ministry official
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