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Senators laud directive on held KCSE certificates

Kitui Senator David Musila issued a personal statement hailing the Government's move and allayed fears that schools could face cash crisis if the certificates are released without heads demanding for fees clearance.

Senators have hailed the Government's directive to school heads to release certificates of Form Four leavers. They said the move will open up opportunities for the less privileged candidates.

The legislators, who had passed a Motion urging the Government to give a blanket waiver to candidates unable to clear their fees, argued it was unlawful for the head teachers to retain the documents and called for the prosecution of those involved.

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