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November 6, 2025
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Education Ministry denies boarding fee hike in senior public schools

Education Ministry denies boarding fee hike in senior public schools

Reports had indicated that the new fee would increase to Ksh.53,554 for senior secondary students from January 2026, an increase for some schools...

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The Ministry of Education (MoE) has denied reports of a boarding fee hike for public senior secondary schools, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stating that parents should not pay any increased amounts.

  • Existing boarding fees will remain at Ksh.22,244 annually per learner, with the government covering any additional payments.
  • Reports had suggested fee increases to Ksh.53,554 from January 2026 for some schools in locations like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
  • This announcement comes ahead of the transition from junior to senior school curriculum following the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) exams under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

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