CS Ogamba Directs Parents Over Schools Imposing Extra Charges

Ogamba also dismissed claims that the capitation for basic education had been reduced, urging the public not to fall for such misleading information...

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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned school principals against imposing illegal levies during student admissions, threatening legal action and administrative penalties for non-compliance.

Parents and students are urged to report any demands for bribes or extra charges to the nearest police station or education offices.
CS Ogamba stated that additional levies are illegal and irregular, emphasizing that the government fulfills its funding obligations to schools.
Schools can only collect additional funds if approved by parents during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and sanctioned by the Ministry of Education.
Ogamba also confirmed that capitation for schools remains unchanged: Ksh22,244 for senior secondary, Ksh15,000 for junior secondary, and Ksh1,400 for primary schools.

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