A crisis is looming in public schools across the country as a lack of adequate classrooms, delay in the release of capitation funds and books cloud Grade 9 transition.

The situation is so dire that some schools have reported plans to accommodate the Grade 9 learners in dining halls and laboratories to act as temporary classrooms.

A spot check by the Standard revealed that many schools are still struggling with preparations for the transition, with some school heads acknowledging that the situation is beyond their control.