Circular out for directive on certificates
Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi. The Education ministry has issued a circular to guide school principals in Taita Taveta in releasing certificates of former students who have fee arrears. PHOTO | FILE | NATION
What you need to know:
- In Mwatate, Taita Taveta County Director of Education Jonathan Nyamai said despite the directive, the former students would have to complete the usual school clearance forms.
- Speaking in Wundanyi, Mr Nyantika said some certificates had been retained for 10 years.
The Education ministry has issued a circular to guide school principals in Taita Taveta in releasing certificates of former students who have fee arrears.
Taita District Education Officer Samuel Nyantika said he received the circular on Tuesday.
The education officer said teachers can start calculating the amount owed to schools to claim from the government upon release of the documents.
Speaking in Wundanyi, Mr Nyantika said some certificates had been retained for 10 years.
He said teachers would file returns indicating the amounts owed when the former students collect their certificates.
In Mwatate, Taita Taveta County Director of Education Jonathan Nyamai said despite the directive, the former students would have to complete the usual school clearance forms.
Mr Nyamai said clearance is important to ensure institutions recover any property that was given to the former students.
He said it was a standard procedure in all academic institutions, including colleges and universities.
