Parklands Baptist School has been given seven days to withdraw its 2026 fee increase or face court action, with parents and guardians arguing that the new charges were introduced without their consent or the consultations required by law.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

The parents’ lawyers issued a demand letter to the school’s Board of Management (BOM) on Thursday, July 16, saying that if the school does not comply within the set period, they will seek court orders to stop the fee increase, compel refunds and pursue damages against the school and its management.

“Should you fail, refuse or neglect to comply within the time stipulated, we have firm instructions to institute proceedings against the School, the BOM and its officers without further reference to you,” the letter stated.

According to the letter, annual fees were increased in April by an average of 14.5 per cent across all classes in a decision the parents describe as unilateral and made without notice or justification.

📌 What You Need to Know

Annual fees for kindergarten rose from Ksh152,500 to Ksh177,500, lower primary from Ksh158,500 to Ksh183,000 and upper primary from Ksh164,500 to Ksh189,000.

Grade 7 fees increased from Ksh181,500 to Ksh206,000, Grade 8 from Ksh 186,500 to Ksh211,500 and Grade 9 from Ksh191,500 to Ksh217,000.

Parents further claimed that the board was not properly constituted when it approved the revised fee structure, raising questions over the validity of the decision.

The demand cites the Basic Education Act, arguing that parents should have been consulted on school financial plans and matters affecting learners’ welfare before the changes were introduced.

It further argues that the fee review contravenes consumer protection laws and constitutional provisions guaranteeing fair and transparent service delivery.

In addition to revoking the fee increase, the parents want the school to convene fresh consultations involving the board, the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) and the wider parent body.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke