The Ministry of Education has released the new School Fees guidelines for all schools; effective 2025.
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In the released guidelines, school fees has been adjusted upwards to cushion schools against inflation and increased prices of commodities.
Parents will now dig deeper to raise the increased school fees. Learners in National schools who currently pay Ksh 53,554 per year will now have to pay Ksh 73,182 which is an increase of Ksh.19,628.
The Fees for County and Extra County schools has also been increased from the current Ksh40,535 to Ksh66,023; which is an increase of Ksh. 25,488.
Learners in Day Schools have not been spared either. The learners who currently pay for only the Lunch programme will have to add Ksh5,372 per year.
New School Fees For National Schools
| Item | Current School Fees (Ksh) | New School Fees (Ksh) |
| Government Grant | 22,244 | 22,244 |
| Parent Obligation | 53,554 | 73,182 |
| Fees Increase | 19,628 |
New School Fees For ExtraCounty/ County Schools
| Item | Current School Fees (Ksh) | New School Fees (Ksh) |
| Government Grant | 22,244 | 22,244 |
| Parent Obligation | 40,535 | 66,023 |
| Fees Increase | 25,488 |
New School Fees For Day Schools
| Item | Current School Fees (Ksh) | New School Fees (Ksh) |
| Government Grant | 22,244 | 22,244 |
| Parent Obligation | (Lunch Program Only) | 5,372 |
| Fees Increase | 5,372 |
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