The High Court has nullified the government’s directive requiring parents to pay school fees through eCitizen, saying it is unconstitutional. Justice Chacha Mwita also quashed a January 2024 circular issued by then Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, which contained the directive. The court ruled that the directive was implemented without adequate public participation and partners’ engagement, thus violating constitutional provisions. Justice Mwita also found that the Sh50 convenience fee imposed on transactions on e-Citizen has no legal basis. Read more: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-04-02-court-says-mandatory-school-fee-p... *Victor Kapiyo* Partner | *Lawmark Partners LLP* *Nine Planet Apartments, Nairobi | **Web: www.lawmark.co.ke <http://www.lawmark.co.ke/> * ==================================================== *“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar*