School fees remain unchanged ahead of reopening: CS Ogamba clarifies

In a quick rejoinder, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has firmly insisted that the fee structure for January will remain intact, based on the previous 2019 circular that schools ha.....

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Confusion over school fees in Kenya has arisen ahead of reopening, with conflicting reports from Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro and the Ministry of Education. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba insists fees will remain unchanged, with a new directive expected by Friday to clarify the matter.

MP Ndindi Nyoro claims new guidelines require parents to shoulder an additional Ksh.9,374 towards fees for day secondary school learners.
Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stated that the government will continue supporting Free Day Senior School learners with Ksh.22,244 per learner per year.
The Ministry of Education reiterated that boarding school fees (Ksh.53,554 for urban centers, Ksh.40,535 for others, and Ksh.12,790 for Special Needs Schools) remain unchanged, based on a 2019 circular.

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