Students at Kanyamfwa Secondary School in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Homa Bay County, will no longer have to worry about being sent home over unpaid fees. The Interior Principal Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo, made the commitment during a resource mobilisation initiative at the school. The goal was to improve the institution's infrastructure and learning environment. Dr. Omollo also pledged support towards the institution's development and education programmes.
The school has significant fee arrears, exceeding Sh400,000 among Form Four students, while learners in lower classes and junior school have accumulated more than Sh200,000 in outstanding fees. Dr. Omollo's intervention aims to ensure students remain in class and focus on their studies, particularly those preparing for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. He urged candidates to use the remaining weeks to prepare adequately for their examinations.
Dr. Omollo acknowledged the poor state of infrastructure at Kanyamfwa Secondary School, describing it as deplorable. However, he encouraged students not to let the school's physical environment undermine their determination to pursue education and achieve their goals. He noted that education had enabled many leaders to advance despite studying in institutions with limited resources.
The PS emphasised the need for the government, local leaders, parents, and the community to work together to transform the school. He noted that Kanyamfwa has existed for decades, and its longstanding infrastructure challenges should be addressed to ensure students have the same opportunity to excel as learners in other parts of the country.
Dr. Omollo informed that President William Ruto's administration has prioritized education, allocating the biggest share in the national budget. The PS highlighted government measures to expand access to education, including recruiting additional teachers and reforms to higher education financing. These efforts aim to ensure children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to teachers and opportunities to pursue further education.
The PS, accompanied by Homa Bay town MP Peter Kaluma and other local leaders, pointed to reforms in the education curriculum and higher education financing. He said students who qualify for university or college should have an opportunity to pursue their preferred courses, regardless of their families' financial circumstances. Dr. Omollo stressed that education is the biggest equalizer and no child should miss an opportunity to be educated simply because their parents cannot pay.
Dr. Omollo urged students to remain focused on their education as the government, parents, school administrators, and the wider community work to improve learning conditions at the institution. He assured the school community that leaders would continue working with them to address infrastructure needs and other challenges affecting education in the area.
Key points
- Dr. Raymond Omollo, Interior PS, has pledged to clear outstanding school fee arrears at Kanyamfwa Secondary School in Homa Bay County.
- The school has significant fee arrears, exceeding Sh400,000 among Form Four students and over Sh200,000 in lower classes and junior school.
- Dr. Omollo emphasized the need for collaboration to transform the school and provide learners with a more conducive environment for learning.
