Each of the 2,200 students at Kakamega School has been ordered to pay Sh9,823 before being allowed to report back to school starting November 15.
In a memo dated November 11, the school estimated the cost of rebuilding the burnt infrastructure at Sh12.1 million; cost of double decker beds at Sh4.1 million; CCTV installation at Sh695,000 and cost of damaged items for 560 students at Sh4.5 million.
Kakamega School was last Saturday closed indefinitely following a dawn fire that gutted two dormitories.
Students are to report back to school in a staggered format, starting with Form Fours on November 15; Form Ones on November 21; Form Twos on November 23 and Form Threes on November 25.
Senators last week summoned Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha to discuss the wave of fires in schools.
Members of Parliament also an investigation launched over the recent surge in school fires experienced in public secondary schools.
This week almost five public secondary schools witnessed fire incidences across the country.
They include Maranda High, Kakamega High, Mwala Girls, Nyamira Boys and Nambale High.
In a question submitted to Parliament, Kaloleni MP Paul Katana wanted investigations to be conducted to determine the cause of the arson attacks.
“What mechanisms has the Ministry put in place to establish the root cause of incidences of arson in public secondary schools in Kaloleni and to further forestall any new occurrences?” he said.
Katana further urged Education CS George Magoha to explain the compensation policy for razed structures.
“What measures has the Ministry put in place in meeting the cost of renovating the razed down facilities in order to ease the financial burden already incurred by parents and guardians,” Katana said.