US EditionKenya: Court Declares Directive for Parents to Pay School Fees Through eCitizen As Unconstitutional
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‘It curbs exploitation’: Bitok vows appeal as he defends school fees payment via eCitizen
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 2 — The Government will appeal the High Court ruling that declared its directive requiring parents to pay National Schools’ fees through the eCitizen platform illegal. Basic Education PS Julius Bitok said although the Ministry of Education respects Justice Chacha Mwita ruling on Tuesday, it is liaising with the Attorney General’s office to appeal the decision formally. The PS defended the directive to channel fees through eCi…
Court Strikes Down eCitizen School Fees Directive, Cites Lack of Public Participation - Nairobi Wire
The High Court has ruled that the directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional, marking a significant blow to the government’s policy. In January 2024, former Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang issued a directive mandating that all school fees be paid via eCitizen. However, on Tuesday, Justice Chacha Mwita ruled against the directive, stating that the government failed to involve the p…
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