This archive report was first published on 13 May 2020.
Published on May 13, 2020, Makini School in Kenya has sparked controversy over its decision to resume online teaching and charge parents up to Sh70,000 per pupil.
The school's decision comes despite the Education ministry's directive for schools to reopen next month.
"The school is forcing us to pay huge amounts yet the economic situation is dire," a parent told the Nation.
Makini School's communication manager, Katya Nyangi, defended the decision, stating that the school had prepared extensively for online teaching, including teacher training and resource acquisition.
Ms Nyangi also clarified that the school had given parents the option to pay in monthly installments, with no additional charges when the term begins.
Several schools in Kenya have adopted virtual learning due to the suspension of ordinary classes in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is also offering classes on radio and television, reaching learners and teachers across the country.
