#school fees

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.

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.