Government develops statutory instrument to regulate school fees
The minister of State for Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu has told Parliament that government has developed a statutory instrument to regulate school fees and other school related matters.
The minister said the statutory instrument is ready and it is being reviewed by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
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"In the meantime, there are procedures in the ministry for any school to increase fees and this is done through the boards of governors and the school management committees," she said.
She was responding to Samuel Opio, MP Kole North County who was concerned about the plan by schools to increase fees, calling for government intervention.
"The schools’ conference is planning to increase school fees in the third term as a result of increased prices of essential commodities," he said.
He warned that increasing school fees will further affect the enrolment of learners, which is already very low.
"Government should come up with measures to enhance secondary school education in the country. As we speak right now, only 27.3 per cent are enrolled," said Opio.
Tororo District Woman MP, Sarah Opendi however, urged the committee on Education to expedite presentation of a report on financing of government aided schools.
"I brought a motion here in February and the matter was referred to the Committee on Education. It is high time this Parliament sat and agreed. We would rather stop grand aiding these schools and send the money to seed schools," she said.
