Parents with children in secondary schools got a reprieve after the government issued a circular stopping schools from charging them for co-curricular activities. Education ministry sent new guidelines on management of co-curricular activities to schools on November 5, directing schools to budget for the activities based on the allocation they get from the government instead of charging parents. The ministry has directed the formation of co-curricular activities management committees at the sub county, county and regional levels to ensure there is accountability and transparency in management of the activities. The guidelines sent by Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang reiterated that parents should not be compelled to raise money for co-curricular activities at any level. The Principal Secretary noted that co-curricular activities play a vital role in learners’ education progress and expressed the need for prudent utilization of the funds.

Source: The Star November 09, 2018 21:11 UTC