Education Ministry Permanent Secretary says some inspectors help schools inflate learner numbers for capitation grants

According to NTV Uganda, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Kedrice Turyagenda said some education inspectors collude with school authorities to exaggerate the number of learners eligible for government capitation grants. Turyagenda spoke at an induction meeting for district education officers and school inspectors held in Soroti District, and said the practice could divert funds from genuine learners.