Govt Plans 2 weeks visit on Heads Asking for JSS admission fees

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Investigation has now kicked off by the government into reports of principals who are currently charging parents fees  for learners’ admission to Junior Secondary Schools ( JSS ).

According to the Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, the ministry  has formed a team tasked with monitoring the behavior of principals at Junior Secondary JSS schools across the country collecting any admission fees.

Machogu announced that a team comprising ten units are expected to visit around 28,000 to check for  compliance with the directive that all grade six learners transition to Junior Secondary schools without any admission fees.

Machogu insisted that primary  heads should facilitate the smooth transition and allow learners whose parents are unable to afford new uniform to be using their existing ones until they can purchase new ones.

Machogu also said that his team will move around schools to investigate whether  there is any teachers that are frustrating the transition by charging parents or making other demands,

The CS announced  this during the launch of Gilgil Technical and Vocational College in Nakuru.

He insisted  that his government has disbursed sufficient funds (Sh 7.6 billion) to cater for Junior Secondary School learners, saying that no parent should be charged for form one admission.

In his warning , machogu said a teacher found demanding money from parents would face dismissal.

According  to machogu, the ministry  will conduct the two-week operation of the monitoring team to ensure strict adherence to the government’s directives.

Machogu revealed that Sh 1.7 billion had been allocated for Technical Vocational Education and Training,adding that an extra  of  Sh 26 billion designated for universities.

Grade 6 candidates at River Bank Primary School in Ngara during 2023 KPSEA exams

Grade 6 candidates at River Bank Primary School in Ngara during 2023
KPSEA exams

On the other hand, those colleges  offering various courses,have already received at least Sh 50 million from the Constituency Development Fund and currently has 91 pupils.

On the same note, the Gilgil Member of Parliament honourable Martha Wanjiru, urged parents to enroll their children in the college to acquire relevant skills.

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