Students from Umoja Secondary School in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County at Kamukunji Estate in the town after they were allegedly sent home for school fees on January 13, 2021.
Photo credit: Jared Nyatataya | Nation Media Group
Schools have not received 50 per cent of the capitation due for this term.
The national government has formally adopted the use of e-citizens to pay school fees.
Secondary schools have started sending students home over fee arrears even as principals claim their institutions are severely strained due to capitation challenges.
Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (Kessha) national chairman Willy Kuria said its officials met with Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, who promised that money will be released this week.
