Parents in Kiambu say no to levy

KIAMBU parents and primary school teachers are opposed to a directive by the county director of education to collect co-curricular activity funds. The parents, who have been asked to pay Sh120 per child, insist education is free. Boniface Gitau issued the directive on January 18. “Schools are requested to raise one cheque...to enable Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association implement co-curricular activities as planned,’’ his letter read in part. Several schools have already deposited the money in a commercial bank. Gitau has allegedly threatened some headteachers with serious consequences if...