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Kenya National Parents Association

Abolition of NG-CDF Worries Parents

Join Our Telegram Group Parents have vented their frustrations to Members of Parliament for passing a bill in the National Assembly that sought to disperse funds to constituencies for the development of the education sector. Represented by the National Parents Association Chairperson Nicholas Maiyo, the parents expressed their concerns over the increase in the number […]

Parents Tell Magoha to Either Extend Term Dates or Reduce School Fees

Join Our Telegram Group Parents have issued an ultimatum to the Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha to either extend term dates or reduce school fees. This year parents are required to pay school fees in a congested academic calendar which forces parents to pay school fees after a short time. Besides, parents have […]

200 School Heads Potentially Facing Charges for Overcharging School Fees

210 school principals are set to be arrested and charged for over-charging school fees leading to a huge burden on parents with the exorbitant levies. The National Parents Association Chairperson Nicholas Maiyo condemned the alleged principals’ act saying that this was uncalled for and it was not according to the guidelines provided by the Ministry […]

Parents to Pay Huge Amounts for Destruction in Schools

The Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha said last week that parents will have to pay for the cost of damaged property in schools following increased incidences of students’ unrest across the country. The directive applies to parents whether or not their children are guilty or not. CS Magoha also revealed that those students […]

Parents Reject Principals Plot of Imposing Additional Fees

The Kenya Parents Association has strongly expressed their displeasure amid reports of school heads imposing additional fees as Form One’s admission is around the corner. The parents implored school heads to seek the approval of the Ministry of Education. According to the Standard, most schools are asking Form One parents to pay a fee of […]

8 Positive COVID – 19 Cases Lead to Closure of UHURU Primary School

The Ministry of Education has elected to close Uhuru Primary School located in Nyandarua County for two days after tests conducted in the school revealed eight pupils had contracted COVID-19. Nyandarua County Government released a statement saying that COVID-19 tests in the school had been done following complaints of diarrhea and vomiting from fifty students. […]