The Ministry of Education is finalizing a new, affordable senior school fee structure ahead of the 2026 Grade 10 transition to ensure every learner accesses quality education.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is finalizing an affordable school fees structure to cushion parents ahead of the 2026 senior school transition. With over one million Grade 9 learners set to move to Grade 10 in January, the government is keen on ensuring the new competency-based curriculum (CBC) rollout remains accessible to all households.
According to Director of Secondary Education, Dr. William Sugut, a joint committee of school principals and MoE officials is preparing a fees model that reflects the cost of implementing the three learning pathways—STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports. “It will be affordable and based on the pathway and the school category,” Dr. Sugut said.
Kenya’s 9,000 public secondary schools have been clustered into four categories (C1–C4) to replace the traditional national and county system. C1 schools will offer all three pathways, while others will have limited options depending on capacity.
Parents, however, have expressed concern about possible hidden costs and the burden of practical learning materials. Dr. Sugut warned against such demands, affirming that government capitation covers all CBE resources.
The new structure, once unveiled, will align school fees with learning needs, ensuring every child continues education smoothly into senior school without financial strain.
