The government of Kenya recently announced a fee reduction in public secondary schools, offering a major reprieve to parents struggling to make ends meet as a result of the harsh economic times occasioned by the COVID-19 debacle.

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha said the fees in national schools will go down by Sh8,500 from next week when schools re-open.

Speaking during the launch of the 2021 Elimu Secondary Scholarship Programme, Magoha directed Extra-County and County schools to charge Sh5,500 less in school fees.

He pointed out that the decision was due to the short nature of the current school calendar and stressed the need for all institutions to adhere to the guidelines.

Following the directive, students in secondary schools will pay Sh45,054 while learners in Extra County and County Schools will pay Sh39,554.

9,000 beneficiaries who sat for the 2020 KCPE examination will benefit from the Elimu Secondary Scholarship progamme.

The scholarship will target students who hail from humble backgrounds who had scored above 280 marks.

Equity Group Foundation will be the key partner in the design and support of the program.


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