The cabinet has approved the decision to have fee payments in all schools and universities be made trough e-citizen.
During a cabinet meeting that was chaired by president William Ruto on Wednesday, the cabinet said that the digitization of the education system will address governance challenges in the education sector.
“In keeping with the Administration’s digital transformation agenda, Cabinet sanctioned the digitization of the entire education system, spanning from basic education to tertiary and university levels.
“That an interim conservatory order is herby issued suspending the Circular or letter by the Principal Secretary (Belio R Kipsang), Ministry of Education dated 31st January 2024, requiring parents/Guardians and or students to pay fees and or any other levies for all government learning institutions through e-citizen platform or any other Digital platform(s) until 13th February 2024, when the court will issue further directions in this petition,” High court Judge Chacha Mwita ordered on January 7.
