Tag: Uniforms
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Ruto Cracks Down on Expensive School Uniforms to Protect Education Access
Kenya’s Education Priority: Making Uniforms Affordable President William Ruto has directed an urgent review of school uniform costs, signaling a bold stance that education should be accessible to every child regardless of family income. With reports of some schools charging as much as Sh38,000 for uniforms, the president underscored a growing concern: expensive attire can…
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No Child Left Out: Ruto Orders All Grade 10 Students to Report to School
Nationwide directive aims to safeguard every learner President William Ruto has issued a directive directing all Grade 10 students to report to school, a bold move framed as a commitment to keeping every child in the education system. The order comes even for learners who may not have paid school fees or secured uniforms, signaling…
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Festive Spending and Ploughing Season Strain Back-to-School Budgets for Parents
Back-to-School Costs Surge as Festive Spending Lingers As families prepare for the new academic year, many parents are feeling the pinch from a double whammy: lingering festive spending and the disruption of the ploughing season. The combination drives up essential back-to-school costs, including uniforms, stationery, and transport, while incomes remain tight in the wake of…