Principals defend schemes for demanding extra school fees

Students from various schools jostle for spaces in a Migori-bound matatu on 04/01/2017 as shortage of vehicles due to increased demand characterized opening of schools in many towns yesterday. [PHOTO: SAMMY OMINGO/Standard]

Despite the State's high alert over illegal fee increment, school heads insist their move is justified.

Schools have been accused of using school uniforms and secret non-receipted levies to raise extra cash as students report for first term.