×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

High cost of education widens gap between rich and poor

Every start of year is always a nightmare for parents with school-going children – particularly due to the high cost of education.

Only so few parents across the country can comfortably afford the high school fees charged by a few respectable schools – leaving a majority of Kenyan children on the periphery of education as they attend schools where they only pick age and little else.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in