Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing free examination services for learners across the country.
Speaking during the inaugural graduation ceremony of Riragia Technical and Vocational College, CS Migos emphasized that no parent would be required to pay examination fees, as the government has already catered for this cost in its budget.
“As we have done previously, the examination fees will be borne by the government. No parent will be required to pay,” CS Migos assured during his address at the event.
He also said that government is committed to free, Quality TVET Training and no parent is expected to pay for any exams fees.
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Riragia Technical and Vocational College, established in 2019, marked its first graduation with over 2,700 students currently enrolled a significant growth from its initial 270.
The college targets a future enrollment of 6,000 trainees, aligning with the government’s broader ambition to increase enrollment in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector from the current 700,000 to 2 million by the end of the year.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure that all our graduates from TVET institutions are skilled, hands-on, and job-ready. This is part of our strategy to harness TVET potential in industrializing and growing our economy,” CS Migos stated.
He also noted improvements in the disbursement of capitation funds, highlighting that this year’s second-term capitation was released in May earlier than in previous years, where funds were often disbursed in June or July.
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However, he acknowledged isolated issues where schools received less funding than expected. “In the event of discrepancies, we urge principals to contact our ministry teams at the sub-county or national level. We are already addressing these anomalies,” he said.
The CS further explained the government’s ongoing efforts to streamline the education system through the three-pathway model.
Schools are being classified based on their capacity to implement one, two, or all three pathways, with upgrades underway for institutions capable of handling the full model.
Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi echoed CS Migos’ sentiments, assuring parents nationwide that examination funds are securely embedded in the national budget.
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“Parents should not worry. The money for examinations is in the budget. We understand many families cannot afford these costs, and we are committed to ensuring all children access education,” said Nyakundi.
He also urged the media to avoid spreading misinformation regarding the allocation of education funds.
By Elizabeth Angira
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