Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has announced a major reduction in school fees for all public day secondary schools within the constituency, cutting the amount payable by learners to Ksh500 per term.
The new fee structure takes effect from the current academic term and is expected to ease the financial burden on thousands of families.The move is part of Nyoro’s expanded education support programme dubbed Masomo Bora, which targets access, retention, and performance in public schools.
Under the initiative, parents and guardians will only be required to pay a nominal amount, with the constituency development kitty stepping in to cover the balance of operational costs in the affected schools.Speaking during the launch of the programme, the MP said the decision was informed by the rising cost of living, which has made it increasingly difficult for many households to meet education-related expenses.
He noted that no child should be forced out of school due to lack of fees, especially in day secondary schools that mainly serve learners from low- and middle-income families.The programme covers all 65 public day secondary schools in Kiharu Constituency and benefits more than 12,000 students.
In addition to subsidising school fees, the initiative also incorporates a structured school feeding programme aimed at improving attendance, concentration, and overall academic outcomes.Under the feeding arrangement, students will receive regular meals during the school week, including githeri on selected days, rice and other staples, as well as porridge in the mornings.
According to the MP, the feeding programme is designed not only to address nutrition but also to reduce absenteeism, which is often linked to hunger and poverty.School heads and parents have welcomed the announcement, terming it a timely intervention at a moment when many families are struggling to keep children in school.
Several principals said the subsidy will help schools operate more smoothly, as it guarantees predictable funding while reducing cases of fee arrears.Education stakeholders in the constituency have also praised the programme as a model that could be replicated elsewhere, particularly in regions with high enrolment in day secondary schools.
They argue that lowering the cost of secondary education is critical to improving transition rates from primary to secondary school.Nyoro reiterated his commitment to investing in education as a long-term development strategy, saying the constituency will continue prioritising policies that keep learners in school and improve the quality of education outcomes across Kiharu.
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