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Uniform suppliers make a kill as parents pay through the nose

CS Fred Matiang’i

Parents are spending thousands of shillings on school uniform because of a cartel featuring headteachers, uniform makers, and suppliers, The Standard can report.

A number of schools have directed parents to buy more expensive items in particular shops under an exclusive arrangement with suppliers.

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