Prof. George Magoha, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education has always been in the limelight for interesting reasons, especially in the last few years where he is heading the Ministry of Education. “If any parent is able to pay the school fees and is the one who does not want to pay, we will arrest the parent,” Magoha said.
The parents of the students claim that it has been very difficult for them as very short breaks are given leaving no room to collect the necessary resources. The parents had earlier complained that the break should be extended for at least a month to settle their balance.
The Education Minister has ordered that all the students appearing in the national examination should be allowed to go back to school with immediate effect. He has requested the public to send him the name of the principal and he will immediately send the police officers to arrest him.
He was keen to note that parents who could pay the fees, but refused, would also be arrested. Parents are taking advantage, please a little money that you have to take to school, if you go with nothing, you will be questioned. , If you can pay, you have to pay,” Magoha said.
If the school is convinced that it has a solid enrollment agreement, it has several options it can find out about families that choose not to pay fees or those who withdraw children without notice. reduce the number of families. This includes:
1. sending regular notices in school publications such as newsletters to remind all families that school fees are due and due on a specific date;
2. Publishing an article or sending reminders to families at the end of the third term.
3. Personal follow-up (call, letter, email and interview) of all late paying households which begins on the day following the due date for fee payment.
