The Ministry of Education has refuted claims circulating in sections of the media suggesting that boarding fees in public senior schools have been revised upwards. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured parents, learners, and the public that the existing fee structure remains unchanged.
In a statement released on Thursday, CS Ogamba urged the public to disregard the misleading reports, emphasizing that the ministry has not made any adjustments to boarding or other related school fees.
“Our attention has been drawn to reports in sections of the media to the effect that boarding fees payable by learners in public senior schools have been revised upwards. Parents, learners, and the general public are hereby notified that there has been no revision of boarding fees, or any other fees, payable by learners,” Ogamba clarified.
He further noted that the current guidance from the Ministry of Education regarding the payable boarding fees remains in force. The CS reiterated the government’s commitment to fulfilling its constitutional obligation to fund education through the existing capitation model.
Currently, the approved capitation rate stands at Sh22,244 per learner per year, a policy that continues to support the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and promote equal access to education for all students.
Ogamba reassured stakeholders that the government remains steadfast in ensuring the affordability of education, particularly for families with children in public institutions.
“The government will continue to fulfil its constitutional duty of providing capitation for learners in senior school,” he said.
The ministry’s clarification comes amid growing concern among parents over possible fee hikes ahead of the upcoming school term. The CS encouraged parents and guardians to verify information through official Ministry of Education communication channels to avoid confusion caused by unverified media reports.
With the government’s assurance, parents can now prepare for the new term with confidence that school fees will remain stable and manageable.
