Senior secondary school principals have suggested a thorough review of school fees due to rising operational costs and delays in government funding. This proposal indicates that parents may face increased financial burdens as schools seek to address these challenges.

Secondary school principals in Kenya have opposed proposals for a standard uniform across all schools, citing concerns that it would undermine discipline, erase individual school identities, and complicate the monitoring of students. This stance was expressed during the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) Annual Conference held in Mombasa on June 24, according to The Kenya Times.

Wakuu wa shule za upili za umma nchini Kenya wamependekeza kuongeza karo, akisema muundo wa sasa hauendani na hali ya uchumi na mfumuko wa bei. Mapendekezo hayo yaliwasilishwa kwa Katibu wa Elimu ya Msingi Dkt John Ololtuaa wakati wa mkutano wa mwaka wa Chama cha Wakuu wa Shule za Upili Kenya (KESSHA) uliofanyika Mombasa. KESSHA inasisitiza kuwa muundo wa karo ulipitiwa mara ya mwisho mwaka 2015.

The government has praised NMB Bank Plc for constructing a secondary boarding school for students with special needs in Bahi district, a project worth Sh5 billion that is fully completed. Deputy Secretary General for Education, Atupele Mwambene, stated that the school meets high standards and is equipped with dormitories, beds, and desks, with a capacity to serve 160 students. It is expected to start enrolling students in January 2027 after registration.

Starting July 1, 2026, commuters in Cape Town will experience fare increases of up to 45 percent on the MYCiTi bus service. This rise in fares is attributed to escalating operational costs and a decrease in national funding, according to IOL.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has begun the registration process for Grade 10 learners on the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal, as announced in a notice on June 24. This follows the closure of registration for Senior School assessment centres, and all registered assessment centres are now enabled to register Grade 10 learners for School-Based Assessment.