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School fees scandal as heads warn of looming Shutdown

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during the release of the 2024 KCSE results in Nairobi. [File, Standard]

Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha) Chairman Willie Kuria has raised the alarm over the dire financial challenges facing schools due to delays in the release of capitation funds by the government. Kuria has warned that without the disbursement of Sh48 billion by the end of the week, schools may be forced to cease operations.

Two weeks after reopening, many institutions are struggling with unpaid bills and disconnected utilities.

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