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.

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 Kano State Government has directed all private schools in the state to renew their operating licences annually, according to Punch. The directive includes a N6,000 renewal fee and introduces inspection criteria alongside new regulations governing private school operations. The policy is aimed at ensuring compliance with standards across private educational institutions in the state. Schools are expected to meet the stated requirements to retain approval to operate.

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.

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.

Primary and secondary schools across Nigeria have begun reopening for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year, placing fresh financial pressure on parents and guardians. According to LEADERSHIP, some parents said they are struggling to cover the rising costs of school fees, uniforms, bags, books, transport and other essential items. Schools in Abuja were among those resuming, with households adjusting budgets to meet back-to-school expenses at the start of the new academic session.