The Ministry of Education has ordered disciplinary action against the principal of Alliance Girls High School over the implementation of an unauthorised school fees structure.
In a letter dated Wednesday, April 29, and addressed to Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the ministry’s assessment established that the principal had overseen the introduction of extra levies not approved by the government.
“Following an investigative assessment carried out by the Ministry of Education on 28th April, 2026, it has been established that the Principal of the subject school has presided over the implementation of an unauthorised fees structure, the import of which is to charge extra levies,” the letter read.
Ogamba said parents and guardians had been forced to shoulder additional costs beyond the fees approved by the ministry.
“The unauthorised fees structure has imposed on parents and guardians a financial burden of Ksh120,179, which amount is over and above the figure sanctioned by the Ministry of Education, of Ksh53,558,” the letter added.
Ogamba noted that the revised fee structure had been introduced without the legally required approval from his office which is contrary to the Basic Education Act.
“The unauthorised fees structure was imposed without the approval of the Cabinet Secretary as by law required, and is therefore contrary to Section 29(2)(b) of the Basic Education Act, 2013,” the letter continued.
Ogamba also faulted the school administration for approving a budget containing unnecessary expenditure items.
“The Principal facilitated the adoption and implementation of a budget containing non-essential and unrealistic expenditure items, as further particularized in the investigative assessment report enclosed herewith,” the letter further read.
Ogamba recommended disciplinary measures against the principal for failing to comply with education laws and government directives.
“In view of the foregoing, we recommend that the Teachers Service Commission institute appropriate disciplinary action against the Principal on account of her failure to comply and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Basic Education Act, 2013 and the resultant Government policies and directives,” the letter concluded.
