Court says mandatory school fee payment via e-Citizen unlawful

The High Court has nullified the government’s directive requiring parents
to pay school fees through eCitizen, saying it is unconstitutional.

Justice Chacha Mwita also quashed a January 2024 circular issued by then
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, which contained the directive.

The court ruled that the directive was implemented without adequate public
participation and partners’ engagement, thus violating constitutional
provisions.

Justice Mwita also found that the Sh50 convenience fee imposed on
transactions on e-Citizen has no legal basis.

Read more:
www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-04-02-court-says-mandatory-school-fee-payment-via-e-citizen-unlawful

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