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Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has sought to allay these fears, insisting that government policy on free primary and free day secondary education remains intact.
This comes as questions around grading, preparedness of schools, infrastructure gaps and equity have dominated public debate, with fears that the new system could disadvantage thousands of learners.
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