Parents Face Financial Burdens as Schools Reopen - January 2026

Parents in Limuru are expressing concern over the significant increase in transportation costs and the prices of school supplies as schools prepare to reopen. In Kajiado, parents are facing difficulties paying school fees due to a significant decrease in livestock prices caused by an ongoing drought, severely impacting their ability to meet educational expenses. Amid these challenges, President William Ruto has refuted claims that his administration has increased secondary school fees. He urged citizens to disregard such assertions. Clerics have also urged parents to exercise heightened vigilance as schools reopen.