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February 26, 2026
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Education Ministry Told to Stop ‘Exorbitant’ SMS Fees for Placement Results

Education Ministry Told to Stop ‘Exorbitant’ SMS Fees for Placement Results

The SMS fee was first flagged in 2025, with the Ombudsman terming it unlawful and demanding a clear breakdown of the cost to be made...

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Kenya's Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has ordered the State Department for Basic Education to eliminate or reduce the Ksh30 SMS placement fee for senior secondary school admissions.

  • The Ombudsman deemed the fee an unreasonable barrier to accessing educational information, disproportionately affecting citizens in rural areas.
  • The directive follows a complaint filed on December 20, 2025, citing the fee as exorbitant and discriminatory.
  • The Ministry is also required to enhance public awareness of the free online portal option and publicly disclose the cost breakdown for the SMS service.

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