School Heads Urged to Adhere to Fee Guidelines as Schools Reopen on Monday.
The Kenya National Parents Association (NPA) has called on school heads to provide parents with sufficient time to settle school fees and adhere strictly to the government-issued fee guidelines through the Ministry of Education (MoE). This comes as schools prepare to reopen on Monday, January 6.
Speaking to Education News, NPA National Chairman David Silas Obuhatsa highlighted the financial struggles parents faced during the recently concluded festive season amid challenging economic conditions.
He emphasized that school administrations should demonstrate understanding and refrain from sending children home due to unpaid fees.
Obuhatsa urged school heads to consult parents regarding extra levies through school boards of management and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) to ensure fairness and transparency.
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Reopening of Primary Boarding Sections
Obuhatsa stressed that primary schools whose boarding sections were recently closed must meet all Ministry of Education conditions before reopening.
He underscored the importance of learner safety and encouraged parents of affected students to visit Sub-County Directors of Education offices to facilitate transfers to other schools if necessary.
Addressing growing anxiety regarding the release of the KCSE examination results, Obuhatsa called for patience among parents and education stakeholders.
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He reminded them of the importance of allowing the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) sufficient time to finalize logistics, cautioning that the same stakeholders criticizing delays would likely condemn errors if results were rushed.
Traffic Safety During School Reopening
Obuhatsa also urged traffic officers and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to enforce traffic regulations strictly as students travel back to school.
He appealed for vigilance against overspeeding and unsafe vehicles, emphasizing the need to protect the lives of students and parents during this critical period.
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Commending the government, Obuhatsa acknowledged the swift efforts to ensure the readiness of Grade 9 classrooms in public primary schools.
He also lauded the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for preparing textbooks and curriculum designs ahead of the reopening, noting this as a positive step in supporting learners and educators.
School Heads Urged to Adhere to Fee Guidelines as Schools Reopen on Monday.
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