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September 18, 2026
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How schools were whipped into paying ‘illegal’ Sh6bn to headteachers

How schools were whipped into paying ‘illegal’ Sh6bn to headteachers

Principals say Kessha channels school contributions into co-curricular activities after government funding falls short of annual needs...

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Kenyan public schools have reportedly paid an 'illegal' sum of Sh6 billion to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (Kessha) without a proper legal basis for the transfers.

  • The total amount transferred is an estimated Sh6 billion.
  • The primary organizations involved are public schools and the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (Kessha).
  • The payments were allegedly made because the Ministry of Education failed to adequately fund co-curricular activities, leading to Kessha's involvement in organizing sports and music events.

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