A Form Two student at Holy Trinity High school Saboti has been forced to present a cock to cater for his school fees after being sent home by school administration over ksh34,000 school fees arrears.
Mathews Simiyu a bright but needy student says he was sent home to bring anything that can help in catering for his school fees after failing to pay anything for more than one year. He says he was forced to show up with the cockerel as there was nothing he could take to the school.
“When I arrived my school head asked me to bring anything to cater for my education and had no option but to bring my mother’s cockerel for the fees,” Simiyu told K24 Digital.
Simiyu says that the cockerel was equated to ksh1000 being a drop in the ocean with regards to his school fees arrears.
“After delivering the cock, I’m now left with ksh33000 school balance to clear for this year,” Simiyu narrated.
On top of school fees, Simiyu says he lacks other necessities including school uniform and school books.
“I currently rely on my fellow students for their used uniforms but I’m focused to achieve my academic goals so as to help my mother and family in future.”
His teachers led by the class teacher Amos Elima says they have tried their best to help him but the school fees arrears were pulling them down.
“This is a bright student who is indeed needy. He could not afford even the requirements for his admission to this school,” Amos said.
