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KCSE E grades: School principals blame government for poor performance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The association has now called on the government to prioritise school funding, warning that without urgent intervention, the growing performance gap w...

Headteachers urge government to raise school fees citing rising costs, inflation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The proposal suggests that fees in national schools be raised from the current Sh53,554 to Sh73,182 per year, an increase of Sh19,628.

Secondary school heads warn of worsening financial crisis as capitation funds from state remain in limbo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kuria explained that boarding schools, which typically rely on fees from new Form One students, are now struggling to sustain operations.

Schools heads warn of early closures due to delayed funding ahead of KCSE exam
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

He also noted that if the remaining funds are not released, staff employed by the schools will be forced to go on long holidays without pay.

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