The government has announced plans to appeal a High Court judgement that declared its directive requiring school fees to be paid exclusively through the eCitizen platform illegal.
The decision, delivered by the High Court on Tuesday, cited concerns over the legality and accessibility of the directive.
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok defended the government's move, stating that the eCitizen platform was introduced to protect parents from excessive and hidden charges often imposed by intermediaries. "The platform ensures transparency and accountability in the payment process.
It safeguards parents from unnecessary costs that have long been a burden in the school fees payment system," said Bitok.
