Don't try me! CS Machogu warns school principals against illegal fee increments
Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Education at County Hall Nairobi on December 7, 2023.
Education CS says in light of harsh economic times in the country, it would be unfair for schools to increase fees.
Machogu has also issued a directive prohibiting schools from mandating parents to buy uniforms from specific shops.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has sent a stern warning to the school principals who are planning to increase fees for secondary school learners.
Speaking on Monday at Lenana School when he presided over the announcement of the placement of the 2023 KCPE candidates in secondary schools, Machogu reiterated the government's commitment to shielding parents from additional financial burdens amid the challenging economic times, saying school principals have no authority to increase fees.
