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All bark, no bite as illegal levies thrive under Ogamba's nose

‎Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba during the National Drama and Film Festival Gala at Melvin Jones Academy in Nakuru on April 15, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and his Education counterpart Julius Ogamba are once again on the spot over delayed release of school funds, even as thousands of learners are sent home for failing to clear full fees.

The government’s failure to release money on time has crippled schools, pushing headteachers to not only demand full payment of fees from parents, but also introduce top-ups of illegal levies turning the third term into a financial nightmare for parents.

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