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Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa. [Courtesy]
Senior school principals have called for a sharp increase in fees, arguing that soaring food prices, delayed government capitation and rising operational costs have pushed many institutions to the brink.
Meeting in Mombasa, the 7,000 heads proposed a 66 per cent hike in fees across senior schools, warning that the current funding model is no longer sustainable and is affecting the quality of services they offer to learners.
They want national school fees increased from Sh53,000 to Sh88,000, while that of former provincial schools be adjusted to Sh67,000, and day schools to Sh7,675 annually.
