Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has warned schools against hiking school fees following delays in disbursement of capitation to schools.
Nyoro, who is also the chairperson of the budget committee in the National Assembly, said increasing fees will add to the burden of payment on parents.
He said the government is putting measures to ensure the funds are remitted.
Nyoro said a review will be done to have schools receive the money at the beginning of each term.
“Once we work out a way of ensuring money is disbursed in a timely manner, students will get sufficient time to learn. They will no longer have to be sent home for fees and schools will be able to run efficiently," he said.
“School heads should stop increasing fees under the guise of the high cost of living and delayed remittances as this will be resolved soon."
The government has allocated Sh628 billion for education in the 2023-2024 budget.
Nyoro blamed the situation on the delayed payment of tax to the government by various institutions.
He said the government is planning to increase capitation for all learning institutions.
The MP said tertiary students will only need to pay a maximum of seven percent and the rest will be paid through Helb loans.
Nyoro spoke at Mugoiri girls high school in Kiharu when he delivered a bus donated by President William Ruto.
He said over 45,000 students will be joining universities and colleges without paying any fees.
“The government is implementing a programme that is sponsoring students who are unable to raise the seven percent of fees required to stay in universities or colleges," Nyoro said.
He said the economy is on its way to recovery after inflation reduced by about 6.7 per cent.
“Kenyans just need to be a bit patient as the government works towards strengthening the economy. The high cost of living will go down,” he said.
Mugoiri girls high school principal Susan Mundia that the president for the bus.