Speaking at Kiamutugu Catholic Church in Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County on Sunday, Karua said public schools are reopening, yet capitation funds have not reached institutions.
“Schools will be opened tomorrow and Tuesday and yet capitation has not reached the schools. All public schools will be opened, yet the government has money to line up people at State House to receive handouts,” Karua said.
“The country has money to give State House so much, money that could be used in education.”
The Ministry of Education announced the release of Ksh.23.4 billion to public schools, set to support learners across all education levels.
The allocations will see junior school learners receiving Ksh.15,000 each, secondary school students receiving Ksh.22,244 and Ksh.1424 in primary schools.
School administrators have warned that the funding gaps will continue to strain learning operations.
The PLP leader also criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying Kenyans are suffering while public funds are being paid to internet contractors. “That money should be used to make SHA work and help Kenyans,” she said.
Karua, who was accompanied by former Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri, further accused the government of using goons to disrupt political rallies.
“People should not be forced to vote for some leaders by hired goons. They should wait for citizens to vote wisely,” she said.
The political firebrand urged youths to reject handouts and avoid being used by the government.
Later, while addressing residents at Kiamutugu and Kimunye trading centres, Karua said she is ready to fight corruption, referring to herself as the country’s lioness. “I’m the lioness of the country,” she said.
She also called on leaders to exercise restraint in their speeches. “Respect people so they respect you. Leadership is not a competition of money, and people must change,” Karua added.
