Kirinyaga woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has supported the Government’s directive that all national schools fees be paid through an e-Citizen platform.
Maina said when the Cabinet meets again; it should ensure that all payments for public schools are paid through the platform.
She said this will ensure that the Government gets a database that will enable it to easily determine the capitation fee needed per student in Kenya.
“This is because the future, moving forward, is to have a free primary and secondary education so that every child gets an equal opportunity in education,” she said.
Early February, the Government announced that it will be compulsory for all parents and guardians to pay fees through e-citizen.
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The Ministry of Education later issued a directive that all national schools’ fees be paid via the platform, a move that sparked opposition from some education stakeholders.
They spoke during the secretary to the cabinet Mercy Wanjau thanksgiving ceremony at ACK St Thomas Cathedral in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga County following her appointment as in William Ruto’s government.
Wanjau on his part said the new Competence Based Curriculum system will enable the children to leave school and go into the workplace when they are ready and prepared to take up roles in a responsible way.
“The Government has put measures in place to ensure no child will miss education for lack of fees,” she added.
By Eutycas Muchiri
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