Trade CS Moses Kuria has banned public schools from selling school uniforms and textbooks.
Moses Kuria called out schools colluding with tailors and uniform outlets to reap profits at the expense of parents.
The CS noted that teachers should put their focus on academics and CBC (Competency Based Curriculum) transition.
"The ministry of education has been very categorical that our schools have no business selling uniforms, our teachers need to focus on academia and helping our children to transition to CBC and other objectives that the ministry has set."
Moses Kuria said that parents have a choice to purchase uniforms from any tailor of their choice.
He added that the directive would awaken the 'sleeping' economy. He also expressed optimism that the uniform business would create jobs for thousands at the bottom of the pyramid and subsequently create a livelihood for them.
"I want to encourage everyone out there to get in touch with the parents, the schools. Our schools are not going to be used as colludes by those people who are used to having it very easy so that we can have the same people who are supplying school uniforms."
This comes amidst complaints from parents who alleged that schools have turned the uniform business into a minting venture for their own selfish interests.
They lamented that they were forced to purchase uniforms from selected stores which ended up being pricier than other uniform shops.
