Schools yet to take insurance covers

Bishop Sulumeti Secondary School Deputy Principal Annete Bakali in a dormitory at the school in Kakamega, which she said meets the required safety standards. [PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERE/STANDARD]

Parents continue to bear the cost of destruction of property in case of fire and unrest as most schools are yet to take up insurance covers, The Standard has established.

School heads who spoke to The Standard said the fees guidelines set by Education ministry could not allow them raise insurance fees.