Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that the Ministry of Education is holding consultations to address concerns raised by stakeholders over school fees in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
Speaking to Education News, Ogamba said the ministry is reviewing the issue to establish whether students are experiencing financial challenges and to determine if adjustments are necessary.
“School fees are not that high, but discussions are ongoing to analyze where there may be difficulties and whether adjustments can be made,” he said.
Ogamba noted that enrollment in TVET institutions has risen significantly in recent years. However, he acknowledged that the government previously lacked a proper framework to accurately identify the number of students eligible for sponsorship.
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He said the ministry is now working on accurate data to ensure that government support reaches the appropriate number of students. As enrollment increases, funding will also be adjusted accordingly.
The CS added that the ministry will partner with the private sector to develop a framework that ensures graduates are effectively absorbed into the job market.
The government aims to increase TVET enrollment from 750,000 to 2 million students, with the private sector expected to play a central role in employing graduates to create mutual benefits for both industry and trainees.
Education stakeholders had expressed concerns over the introduction of the Modularized Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum and the new fees structure, arguing that the costs are high. They warned that failure to address the issue could lead to a significant rise in student dropouts.
By Obegi Malack
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