NDINDI NYORO PAYS KSH500 SCHOOL FEES FOR KIHARU STUDENTS PER TERM, EASING BURDEN ON PARENTS

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro addresses students and parents during the launch of the Sh500 school fees programme aimed at easing the cost of education in the constituency. (Photo credits)
By: Gladys K 

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has sparked national attention after announcing that day secondary school students in his constituency will now pay only Sh500 per term, following a major intervention to support education.

Under the expanded Masomo Bora programme, the MP is covering the bulk of school fees for learners in public day secondary schools, a move expected to benefit thousands of students across Kiharu. The initiative comes amid rising education costs that have left many parents struggling to keep their children in school.

Speaking during the launch of the programme, Nyoro said the decision was driven by the need to ensure no child drops out of school due to lack of fees.

“Education should never be a privilege for a few. Every child deserves a fair chance, regardless of their family’s financial situation,” he said.

Beyond the reduced fees, the programme also includes a school feeding plan, provision of learning materials and support for school infrastructure, aimed at improving both access and quality of education.

Parents and local leaders have welcomed the move, describing it as a major relief at a time when household incomes are under pressure.

“This has lifted a huge burden from parents. Many children who were at risk of dropping out can now stay in school,” said a parent from Kiharu.

However, the initiative has also ignited debate beyond the constituency, with some leaders questioning whether similar programmes can be replicated elsewhere. Supporters argue that the Kiharu model demonstrates how focused leadership and efficient use of resources can transform public education at the grassroots.

As the conversation continues nationwide, the Sh500 school fees plan has positioned Ndindi Nyoro at the centre of a broader discussion on affordable education and the role of local leadership in bridging gaps left by strained public systems.

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