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President William Ruto has weighed in on the matter, urging parents to take a more active role in shaping the behaviour of their children and warning against placing all responsibility on schools and government agencies.
Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely after unrest during Monday night preps. The Board of Management directed parents to pick up learners from 8:00am Tuesday under supervision while the school assesses the situation.
Koskei instructed school administrators and boards of management to strictly follow all government circulars and regulations on school fees to prevent the continued collection of illegal charges.
The authority said the return to school period presents increased risks on the roads, particularly for children, and called for strict compliance with traffic regulations and vehicle safety requirements.
In 2024, the Children’s Court ordered joint legal custody, granted physical custody to the mother and directed the father to meet major costs, including school fees, transport, medical cover and clothing. Dr JNM challenged the ruling, saying it placed an unfair financial load on him and ignored the idea of shared parental duty.
Ogamba also addressed concerns that had emerged last month when some parents and school heads raised questions about possible fee changes under the Competency-Based Curriculum. In November, he dismissed any talk of revised charges, saying the ministry had not altered the rates set earlier.
The upcoming senior school system, which will accommodate Grade 10 to 12 learners, is anchored on three pathways — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports. Fees will differ depending on the pathway and the school’s category, as each cluster requires different levels of infrastructure and learning materials.