Following the release of form one placement by CS Ezekiel Machogu, government has threatened to punish school heads if they increase tuition fees for the upcoming term without the approval of the Primary and Secondary Education ministry.
“We don’t tolerate the unilateral increase of fees and no one should pay fees that have not been approved,” permanent secretary Moses Mhike emphasized.
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“We have been getting so many complaints from the parents and we have investigated the majority of these issues. Soon we will be issuing a Press statement where we will be saying no to school authorities that continue to charge school fees without the approval of the ministry.”
He said school heads, who increased fees without approval, will be deemed illegal.Several public and private schools have issued notices to increase tuition fees for the first term next year even in United States dollars.Over the years, government threats against fee hikes have been largely ignored, leaving parents and guardians at the mercy of school authorities.
In addition to the warning, Machogu has issued a directive prohibiting schools from mandating parents to buy uniforms from specific shops. This move aims to provide parents with the freedom to choose where they purchase their children’s uniforms, thereby reducing the financial burden on families.
The Education CS’s warning and directive come at a time when the country is facing economic challenges. With the cost of living already high, parents struggle to make ends meet, and any additional expenses, such as increased school fees, would only add to their burden. By shielding parents from these costs, the government aims to ensure that every child has access to quality education without compromising their families’ financial stability. Follow the link: http://www.education.go.ke
Moreover, Primary and Secondary Education permanent secretary Moses Mhike, told NewsDay that the government will not “fold” its hands when school heads at public schools increase fees without approval.
“Our position is very clear, it’s a total NO. The regulations are very clear. There should be a parents’ assembly where they vote on the matter and that information is submitted to the ministry through our structures,” said Mhike.
“That fee must be approved by the permanent secretary of the ministry and once that approval is done it will be communicated to the parents,”Mhike urged parents not to pay fees that have not been approved by the ministry.
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Government protects parents from illegal fee additional financial burdens.
