A political firestorm has erupted after Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro made a startling allegation the government is quietly planning a substantial hike in day secondary school fees.
The claimed increase of Sh9,374 set for 2026 has thrown the affordability of public education into sharp question.
Nyoro speaking from his Nairobi office, stated the proposed increase is not merely speculative but has already been integrated into the Ministry of Education’s forward-looking fee structure.
His declaration suggests a significant policy shift moving away from the government’s long standing commitment to subsidized day-school education which many Kenyan families rely upon.
If accurate this adjustment would place a heavy new financial burden on households already strained by the high cost of living.
The move threatens to reverse gains in educational access and could lead to heightened dropout rates particularly among students from low-income backgrounds.
The announcement has immediately shifted the spotlight onto the Ministry of Education which now faces mounting pressure to confirm or deny the existence of this proposed fee structure and provide immediate clarity.
As the news spreads, parents, educators and opposition figures are demanding answers framing the alleged hike as a direct attack on the constitutional right to accessible education.
The coming days will be critical as the government’s response or lack thereof will determine whether this allegation becomes a defining point of contention in the national debate on social equity and public service provision.
