Ministry Orders Immediate Release of KCSE Certificates Regardless of Fee Arrears
The Ministry of Education has issued a stern directive demanding all secondary schools to immediately release Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates to students, regardless of outstanding fee balances.
Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, in a communication to County Directors of Education dated April 1, stated that withholding certificates is a violation of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Act, 2012. The Act explicitly prohibits schools from denying students access to their academic credentials for any reason, and the directive aims to address widespread complaints from students and parents who have been affected by this practice.
"You are hereby directed to instruct all secondary schools within your respective jurisdictions to immediately release KCSE certificates to the affected students upon request," he said.
The Ministry views KCSE certificates as crucial tools for further education and economic advancement, making their unconditional release a matter of urgency. County Directors have been tasked with enforcing the directive within their jurisdictions and submitting compliance reports to the Ministry within two weeks.
"Schools are advised to utilise the established legal frameworks and alternative lawful methods to recover outstanding fees without withholding certificates," the directive reads.
The government is urging learning institutions to pursue lawful and alternative methods for recovering fee arrears, steering clear of punitive measures that could compromise students' futures. The Ministry's intervention follows previous remarks by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, who emphasized that no student should be denied their certificates due to financial hardships.
Ogamba highlighted the detrimental impact of such practices on vulnerable students, often leading to despair, substance abuse, or acceptance of low-paying employment. This latest action reflects the government's broader commitment to equitable access to education and employment opportunities.
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📢 Help Me Continue My Medical Education at University of Nairobi 🏥🎓
Hello everyone, my name is Evans Odhiambo Onyango, a first-year Kenyan medical student at the University of Nairobi. I did my K.C.S.E in 2023 from Kisii School and qualified to do Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at UoN.
But today, I am facing a major challenge—I cannot afford my tuition fees, threatening my dream carrier.
Due to my placement in Band 5, under New Kenyan Funding Model for University Students, my first semester, my total fee was KES 118,450, and I have managed to raise KES 30,000 through small bursaries. However, I still have an outstanding balance of KES 88,450. This brings my total first year balance to the one written below. I might not be allowed to sit for my upcoming End of Year exams.
📌 Annual Household Fees: KES 236 900
📌 Current Annual Balance: KES 206 900
My parents are unable to support me financially since both of them are casual laborers whose earnings are far way below the amount I am required to pay.
I therefore humbly request well-wishers, organizations, or anyone willing to support me achieve my dream. Any contribution, big or small, will go a long way in keeping my dream alive. I'll really appreciate.
You can reach out to me via Mobile No: +254115282379 or my dad via +254723731339 for any inquiries, details, get fee statements or to verify any of these. Thank you.
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