"Let no one in government any other time dream or even imagine of increasing fees and especially for day school learners in Kenya," Nyoro stated emphatically during a public appearance.This comes amid ongoing tensions over education funding. Late last year, Nyoro accused the government of a covert plan to raise fees for day scholars by approximately KSh 9,374 annually, citing a reduction in capitation grants from around KSh 22,000 to KSh 12,000 per student.
He argued that this shortfall would force schools to pass the burden onto parents, effectively undermining the gains of free basic education and overburdening families already grappling with high living costs.
Nyoro described the move as a betrayal, warning that the government appeared to be "testing the waters" through ambiguous directives while publicly denying any increases.
He vowed resistance, stating, "We are not going to allow the fruits of free basic education to be annihilated by a government that has an appetite for money." The government, through Education CS Julius Ogamba, later clarified that no fee increase would occur for 2026 under the Free Day Secondary Education program.
However, Nyoro dismissed such assurances as inconsistent with circulated guidelines and demanded clearer policies to protect parents. His position reflects broader frustrations with education funding shortfalls, delayed capitation, and perceived priorities favoring other expenditures over learners' needs.
Nyoro's advocacy has resonated, especially after he launched the Kiharu Masomo Bora program in January 2026, slashing day school fees in his constituency to KSh 500 per term for over 12,000 students using NG-CDF resources.
As schools navigate reopening and fee structures, Nyoro's warning serves as a reminder that access to affordable education remains a non-negotiable priority for many Kenyans.
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