It is official that the days of irregular school fee increase in highschools are gone for good after Education CS Fred Matiangi gave parents a direct line to speeak to him whenever they are finacially harrased.
The number will also be an opportunity for parents to report principals who overcharge fees.
Parents in boarding schools have been instructed not to pay more than Sh53,550 and in case of any increment they should get in touch with CS Matiang'i.
“Please call Matiangi’s office on the toll free number 0800720940. The information you give will be followed up and your number will NOT be displayed to the receiver,” said the alert.
The government gazetted the following amounts as fees in 2015: day school fees at KSh 9,374, boarding at KSh 53,543 while special education schools at KSh 37,210 per year.
“Action will be taken against any principal found charging extra fees. These rules must be implemented without exception and I will have regional co-ordinators and county directors monitoring them,” said Matiangi.