Parents’ Last-Minute Shopping Rush for Form One Students
The high cost of education is causing frustration among the parents, who are feeling the strain of trying to keep up with the increasing expenses.
Parents were seen rushing to various uniform stores and bookshops as they prepared for their children to begin their first year of high school next week.
Reports indicate that there were long lines at these shops, with only a limited number of parents allowed inside at any given time.
This has caused frustration for some, who are finding it difficult to find the time to purchase the necessary supplies due to their work schedules.
In Kakamega County, Parents expressed their concerns over the high cost of uniforms and stationery for their children who are enrolling in various Schools across the country.
The concerned parents are appealing to the government to intervene and curb the rising expenses, so that their children can settle in their new schools as soon as possible.
Mary Wambui, a parent in Nakuru, spoke to The Sunday Standard about the situation, stating that only around 10 people are allowed to enter the shop at once.
This has led to long queues, as schools require parents to purchase standard uniforms from specific stores. Wambui’s son will be joining Langalanga Secondary School.
Another parent, Lucy Moraa, had been sent to purchase uniforms and books for her sister who will be attending Naivasha Girls.
Despite her frustration, she remains hopeful that she will be able to buy everything she needs.
However, she is concerned about the rising cost of many items and fears that the money she brought may not be enough.
Shop owners are taking advantage of the busy business, expecting the situation to remain the same throughout the weekend and into early next week. The form one students will start their new school tomorrow.
Overall, the long lines and limited entry into the shops have caused stress and frustration for many parents.
They hope that they will be able to get all of the necessary supplies for their children, despite the challenges they face.
With the form one students starting their new school tomorrow, it will be interesting to see how the situation develops and if the parents will be able to overcome these challenges.
The students were instructed to buy specific uniforms and stationery that were only available on the school grounds or in selected shops. However, the prices at these outlets are considered to be high and unreasonable by some parents.
Parents’ Last-Minute Shopping Rush for Form One Students