A committee of parents in Kananga, Kasaï Central, Democratic Republic of Congo, has expressed concern over the non-compliance with the recently published 2026-2027 school fee regulations in various schools. According to Véronique Mbuyi, a member of the committee, some schools, particularly those under the conventional regime, are not adhering to the regulations. The regulations, which outline the school fees to be paid per month per student, have been ignored by some school administrators.
Mbuyi cited an incident where her daughter was sent home for presenting 5,500 Congolese francs for the month of September, while the school prefect demanded 16,500 Congolese francs, contrary to the regulations. This, she said, is a clear indication that some school administrators are not committed to following the regulations. The committee of parents is calling for strict adherence to the regulations and urging the authorities to take action against those who fail to comply.
The governor of Kasaï Central had promised to take exemplary measures against those who fail to comply with the regulations. Mbuyi appealed to parents to join forces with the committee to demand that school authorities ensure the regulations are implemented without fail. The committee is also urging the authorities to take action against school administrators who are imposing unauthorized fees on parents.
The non-compliance with the school fee regulations has caused concern among parents, who are already struggling to make ends meet. The regulations were introduced to provide relief to parents and ensure that education is accessible to all. However, with some schools ignoring the regulations, parents are being forced to pay more than they can afford.
The situation has sparked fears that some students may be forced to drop out of school due to the high fees being charged. The committee of parents is calling for urgent action to be taken to address the issue and ensure that all students have access to education. The authorities have been urged to take a firm stance against school administrators who are flouting the regulations.
In a related development, the Congolese government has launched a campaign to promote education and reduce dropout rates. The campaign, which aims to increase access to education, particularly for disadvantaged communities, is expected to benefit students in Kasaï Central and other provinces. However, the success of the campaign depends on the ability of the authorities to enforce the regulations and ensure that all students have access to quality education.
The issue of non-compliance with the school fee regulations has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the education sector. The committee of parents is calling for greater oversight and monitoring of school administrators to ensure that they are complying with the regulations. The authorities have been urged to take action to address the issue and ensure that all students have access to quality education.
Key points
- The committee of parents in Kananga, Kasaï Central, Democratic Republic of Congo, has denounced non-compliance with the 2026-2027 school fee regulations.
- Some school administrators in Kasaï Central are ignoring the regulations and imposing unauthorized fees on parents.
- The authorities have been urged to take action against school administrators who are flouting the regulations and to ensure that all students have access to quality education.
