Inside fees racket: Principals use underhand tricks to fleece parents

Students wait to board vehicles in Kakamega as schools reopen on January 7, 2026.[Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Despite repeated warnings from the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission, many heads of public secondary and senior schools continue to charge illegal fees, deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics to stay below the government’s radar.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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