The Kenya National Library Servive (KNLS) has scrapped off membership fee and introduced a new fee and pricing structure. The move has attracted a lot of concern among users who feel they will be required to pay more for the services. “I have been a member since 2010 and I have been borrowing an average of four books monthly. At the current rate, I will be spending around Sh80 per month which translates to almost a Sh1,000 per annum. This is ten times what we have been paying previously,” complains Gad Wathigo, an accounts student in Nakuru town. Borrowing of books for members has always been free but now each book will be charged Sh20 per fortnight. A member is allowed two books. Starting from April 1 2015, entry to the library will be charged at Sh20 whether one is a member or not. According to a KNLS official who wished not to be named, membership cards will only be used for borrowing. “Your membership card will only entitle you to borrow a book but you will have to pay for entry,” explained the circulation desk official. The penalty for late return of books has also been doubled on a daily basis.

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