Secondary school principals in Kenya are advocating for an increase in school fees, citing that the existing funding model is inadequate due to economic changes and the costs associated with the Competency-Based Education (CBE). They propose a unit-cost formula to determine fees based on the actual expenses for services per student, which include tuition, meals, and accommodation. Currently, the government allocates a flat capitation grant of Sh22,244 per learner annually for secondary education.

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.

Principals have expressed opposition to a proposed single uniform design, highlighting concerns that it could undermine school culture and identity. KESSHA chairman Willie Kuria stated that uniforms serve a purpose beyond mere clothing, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among students, parents, and alumni.

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.

During the annual Proprietors Summit, Yaqeen Mansur, Chairman of the League of Muslim School Proprietors (LEAMSP) in Lagos State, urged Muslim school owners to adopt digital transformation and diversify their income sources to enhance resilience against the challenging economic conditions affecting the educational sector in Nigeria.

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.