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How pending text book bills could mar Grade 10 transition

By The Standard January 15, 2026

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How pending text book bills could mar Grade 10 transition

A crisis could be looming for Grade 10 learners as the government delays the disbursement of funds for the publishing and printing of textbooks.At the time of enrollment, the government had not released funds for Grade 10 textbooks, adding to Sh5.4 billion in pending bills for Grade Eight and Nine textbooks.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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At the time of enrollment, the government had not released funds for Grade 10 textbooks, adding to Sh5.4 billion in pending bills for Grade Eight and Nine textbooks.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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