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Why MPs rejected Ruto order to have parents pay fees via e-Citizen

Government e-Citizen portal. [David Gichuru, Standard]

President William Ruto suffered a blow after MPs opposed a directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the e-Citizen platform.

The plan, which had already been halted by a court order, faced strong criticism from legislators who argued it would place an undue financial burden on parents and could disrupt operations due to delays in accessing funds.

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