Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-09-19 10:31:25
Despite the government introducing a free education policy for both primary and secondary education, many schools continue to charge illegal fees.
A recent study by the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) in selected free primary and secondary schools across the country shows the illegal charges range from Shs2,235 to Shs172,600, with an average of Shs49,677.
Ms Susan Nambatya, a research associate at EOC, released the study findingson September 18. She said a total of 68 UPE schools across the country were visited.
Western Uganda had the highest average fees of Shs72,714, ranging…
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