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May 4, 2026
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School fees hike: Heads Stop exploiting parents

School fees hike: Heads Stop exploiting parents

Some school heads are making it impossible for the parents of needy students countrywide to afford fees...

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Concerns are being raised about significant school fee hikes across Kenya, with reports of some institutions more than doubling fees, potentially hindering access to education for needy students. Other issues highlighted include the conduct of political aspirants, the internal divisions within the ODM party, transparency in fuel pricing despite high levies, and a novel theory linking Africa's historical diet to its underdevelopment.

  • An example school saw fees jump from Sh52,209 to over Sh120,000.
  • A record 22 aspirants are vying for the Ol Kalou MP seat, with some suspected of seeking illicit payments.
  • Questions are posed about the impact of traditional beliefs on the current political landscape following Raila Odinga's death.

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