Govt Reveals Plans to Arrest Senior Officers Over School Fees Scandal
Lawmakers raised concerns over the inaction of the government, even as parents continue to bear the brunt of the exorbitant charges by principals...
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Education CS Julius Ogamba has pledged to take action against school principals and education inspectors colluding on unlawful school fees. This commitment comes after tough questioning from Members of Parliament during a legislative retreat in Naivasha.
- CS Ogamba acknowledged the existence of illegal levies, blaming collusion between school principals and education inspectors.
- The Ministry of Education plans to amend the Basic Education Amendment Act and introduce legal consequences for officers failing to enforce regulations.
- New policy guidelines on school fees, uniforms, and remedial charges will be gazetted this week, covering both day and boarding schools.
- President William Ruto intervened last week, directing that students transitioning to Grade 10 be allowed to report to schools regardless of uniform or fee payment.
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Education Ministry Addresses School Demolition, Fees Scandal, and Athlete Age Cheating - January 2026
Education CS Julius Ogamba assured Parliament that Laromoru Primary School in Baringo South will continue operating despite a partial demolition by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). He confirmed an agreement to halt further demolitions and pledged government support for pupils who were forced to learn under trees. The CS also pledged to take action against school principals and education inspectors colluding on unlawful school fees.Separately, an investigation by Athletics Kenya (AK) found at least 20 international athletes guilty of age cheating. The probe implicated 10 schools in age manipulation, prompting AK to seek discussions with the Ministry of Education.
