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Fred Matiang'i’s pronouncement on school fees is laudable

The pronouncement by Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i that parents should not pay any school fees beyond what is stipulated by the ministry is laudable.

It is apparent that articles 53(1b) and 55(a) of the Constitution guarantee every child free and compulsory education as well as access to relevant education and training.

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