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What not to carry when joining Form One

He said some items are usually provided by State but some principals still ask for them.

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by MERCY ASAMBA

News12 April 2022 - 08:20
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In Summary


  • •Some of the items to be avoided during Form 1 admissions are class readers, novels, photocopying papers, foolscaps, atlas and mathematical tables.
  • •“Others are exercise books, which are provided by the government, hockey sticks, pangas, jembes slashers and hand brushes,” he said.

Education CS George Magoha has warned principals against asking parents to buy 'irrelevant' items.

“As a ministry, we are committed to ensuring that parents and guardians with learners who will be joining Form 1 are not overburdened with unnecessary requirements,” Magoha said on Monday.

The CS faulted school heads who request extra items, saying this increases the cost of education.

“Principals should exercise caution while listing student requirements as part of the measures to reduce the cost of education,” he said.

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