No Additional Levies for Secondary School Students as Over 4,600 Students Benefit from Sh1.2 Billion in School Fees.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has assured parents with children in secondary schools that they will not face additional levies. He cautioned school principals against imposing any unauthorized charges in addition to the recommended fees.
Machogu conveyed this message during the 2024 KCB Scholars flag-off event at Karen Leadership Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Machogu declared, “The boarding fees charged in public secondary schools will remain unchanged in 2024.”
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CS Machogu emphasized that schools would receive funds based on accurate enrollment data submitted through the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).
The CS emphasized the government’s understanding of the challenges parents are currently facing and the need to avoid further burdens. “Parents are having challenges now, and we don’t want to subject them to more suffering,” he added.
Machogu pointed out that the government provides Sh22,450 for tuition, and boarding schools will only charge a small amount for students’ upkeep.
Highlighting the economic hardships faced by parents, Machogu stated that it would not be prudent to increase fees. He acknowledged the 70% enrollment rate of students who sat the 2023 KCPE exams in secondary schools nationwide and assured that efforts would be made to achieve a 100% transition.
Scholarships
During the event, Machogu announced government scholarships through the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation and Equity Group Foundation, as well as 9,000 Elimu Scholarships awarded across all 47 counties to needy and vulnerable learners who scored 280 marks and above in the 2023 KCPE examinations.
KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo, expressed the commitment to providing opportunities for youths to realize their dreams. He emphasized KCB’s strategic investment in the education sector to empower the youth and contribute to the country’s future success.
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The KCB scholarship initiative has benefited 4,657 students from 537 schools across all 47 counties in the last 16 years, with a total issuance of Sh1.2 billion in school fees.
This year, 1,000 students are set to benefit, covering tuition fees for all four years of secondary school, transport, uniforms, set books, mentorship sessions, psycho-social support, and university or tertiary institution fees.
Russo also highlighted KCB’s partnership with Kodris Africa to offer discounted coding lessons approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KIDC) for primary and secondary school learners, with the option for KCB customers to pay in instalments.
KCB Foundation Director Mendi Njonjo emphasized the transformative impact of the scholarship initiative on aspiring students’ lives, focusing on breaking down barriers to education and creating opportunities for those at risk of being left behind.
National Bank Managing Director Odhiambo George appreciated the collective efforts of stakeholders and partners, emphasizing KCB and NBK’s united commitment to empowering the next generation for success.
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No Additional Levies for Secondary School Students as Over 4,600 Students Benefit from Sh1.2 Billion in School Fees
