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Auditor-General defends staff after school heads allege audit extortion

Education and Career

Auditor-General defends staff after school heads allege audit extortion

According to the reports cited by The Standard, audits tabled before the National Assembly in August found cases involving unauthorised levies, spending without proper supporting documents, failure to collect outstanding fees, unexplained cash withdrawals, unapproved bank loans, weaknesses in procurement systems and questionable investments by some schools.

By Chrispho Owuor 24 Sep 2026

Stakeholders reject tough school penalties, call for changes to Education Bill

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Stakeholders reject tough school penalties, call for changes to Education Bill

Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) chairman Christopher Kambi said the proposed punishment for running an unregistered school was too severe and called for a process that gives those accused an opportunity to respond before facing heavy penalties.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Sep 2026

Mwea farmers seek urgent release of Sh210m rice payment

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Mwea farmers seek urgent release of Sh210m rice payment

The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MRGM), said they completed a government-backed supply deal but are yet to receive the money that was due by July 31.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 27 Aug 2026

Parents push back against proposed Secondary School fee increase

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Parents push back against proposed Secondary School fee increase

The association says that by the second term of 2026, schools had received only 56 per cent of the funds expected for the year, leaving institutions with a funding gap equivalent to 24 per cent of the annual allocation per learner. The government currently provides Sh22,244 per student each year.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 1 Jul 2026

National Assembly buildings. PHOTO/OmarosaOmarosa

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MP reveals petition by student pushing for freedom of hairstyles in schools

According to Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap, the learner formally petitioned the National Assembly seeking legislation that would give students freedom in choosing hairstyles while in school.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 27 Jun 2026

Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association National Chairperson Willy Kuria. PHOTO/HANDOUT

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KESSHA proposes Sh87,781 fees for national schools in first review in 11 years

Under the plan, day secondary school learners would pay Sh7,675 per year. These learners are currently under the Free Day Secondary Education programme, but principals say the funding has steadily declined while operational costs continue to rise

By Maureen Kinyanjui 24 Jun 2026

Governor Nassir orders fresh assessment of school feeding initiative after complaints

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Governor Nassir orders fresh assessment of school feeding initiative after complaints

The county government has launched an assessment exercise to determine whether the programme is helping families lower education costs as initially promised.

By Bradley Bosire 18 Jun 2026

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during a visit to the English Press Ltd in Nairobi, where he met members of the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) Council and officially flagged off the distribution of textbooks on January 22, 2026/HANDOUT

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Education Ministry gazettes new senior school fees, bars extra charges

Under the new fees breakdown for boarding schools, parents will pay Sh25,385 for boarding equipment and stores, Sh12,900 for other vote heads, Sh250 for activity fees, and Sh2,000 for maintenance and improvement. Tuition will be fully funded by the government.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 7 Feb 2026

Ruto: No child should miss school over fees or uniform costs

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Ruto: No child should miss school over fees or uniform costs

The President said the government has taken concrete steps to ensure universal access to education, including employing 100,000 teachers, increasing the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, and building 23,000 new classrooms over the past three years.

By David Abonyo 22 Jan 2026

Ruto: Kenya cannot fully fund education under current finances

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Ruto: Kenya cannot fully fund education under current finances

Speaking in Nakuru County on Friday during the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital disbursement, Ruto noted that while the government has increased the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, this funding still falls short of supporting every learner across the country.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

CS Ogamba dismisses claims of Sh9,374 school fee hike

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CS Ogamba dismisses claims of Sh9,374 school fee hike

In a statement issued on December 31, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said day secondary and C4 day senior school learners continue to pay zero fees under the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programme, while government capitation of Sh22,244 per learner remains unchanged.

By David Abonyo 31 Dec 2025

Court of Appeal blocks Government’s eCitizen fee plan

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Court of Appeal blocks Government’s eCitizen fee plan

The Treasury had sought to suspend the High Court judgment issued on April 1, 2025, in Constitutional Petition No. E059 of 2024, arguing that it raised significant legal issues while the government prepared to appeal. The application relied on rule 5(2)(b) of the Court of Appeal Rules, which allows a temporary pause if certain conditions are met.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Nov 2025

PS Kipsang: Why fee payment to schools via e-Citizen is convenient

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PS Kipsang: Why fee payment to schools via e-Citizen is convenient

Kipsang added that those who pay in-kind contributions as school fees are now captured as monetary value in the system, ensuring transparency and accountability.

By David Abonyo 9 Sep 2025