The Ministry of Education has set aside Ksh700million for the purchase of text books for grade four, five and six.
Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha who appeared before the National Assembly education committee Thursday said students will receive the text books in January when schools open.
He promised to ensure, the ministry achieves the 1:1 student textbook ratio.
The Cabinet Secretary says in 2019 during the first term, the government through the ministry of education distributed over 12 million textbooks covering Kiswahili, English and Mathematics activities for grade 1, 2 and 3.
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In term two, Prof Magoha said the Ministry distributed over 19 million textbooks covering, environmental, hygiene, nutrition, Kiswahili and English literacy, music, movement, art and craft and CRE.
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