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Alliance Girls High School

Also known as: Alliance Girls' School

Alliance Girls High School — one of Kenya's most prestigious secondary schools, recently faced government action over financial mismanagement and unauthorized fee charges.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    I begin this new chapter, I carry with me deep gratitude, a sense of purpose, and the hope that my journey will inspire other young people to believe in their own potential,” said Grace Sang’, Equity Leaders Program Scholar from Kenya, former student of Alliance Girls High School

    121 scholars under the Equity Leaders Program join top global universities
  3. The Standard

    ess Championship. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Kenya's next generation of chess stars showed their talent at the 2026 Kenya Under-17 National Chess Championship, which ended on Sunday after four days of exciting competition at Alliance High School and Alliance Girls High School

    Kenya's young chess masters shine at U17 national championship
  4. June 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Angel Shantel added that stigmatization from academic pressures could also overbear learners. “You can wake up one day and see your results are on the notice board,” said Shantel, an Alliance Girls High School alumni.

    Overlooked pressures students face in boarding schools
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    The President placed Thika High among Kenya's historic institutions, noting that he recently participated in marking centenaries at Alliance and Kapsabet Boys high schools, and 120 years at Maseno School.

    President Ruto defends CBE, reveals plans to recruit 20,000 teachers
  8. The Standard

    The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken action against the principal of Alliance Girls High School over allegations of charging unauthorised school fees.

    Alliance Girls principal on TSC whip after uproar over illegal fees
  9. The Standard

    The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken action against the principal of Alliance Girls High School over allegations of charging unauthorised school fees.

    TSC cracks whip on Alliance Girls principal over illegal fees
  10. The Standard

    One of Kenya’s most prestigious schools, Alliance Girls High School, is at the centre of a storm over what the government and parents describe as inflated fees, illegal levies and questionable financial practices.

    From increased fees to misuse of funds, the shame of Alliance Girls
  11. April 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending By Gatete Njoroge April 30, 2026 09:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Alliance Girls High School gate.

    Alliance Girls' School on spot over 100% fee hike, millions in irregular spending
  13. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 30 – The Ministry of Education Kenya has directed the Teachers Service Commission to dissolve the Board of Management of Alliance Girls High School over the approval of a controversial Sh25 million five-day Dubai trip for staff.

    Alliance Girls board faces axe over Sh25m Dubai trip scandal
  14. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe government has moved to disband the Board of Management at Alliance Girls High School following an investigation that uncovered inflated fees, questionable expenditures, and governance failures.

    Alliance Girls board faces disbandment over inflated fees

Yesterday

  1. 121 Equity Leaders Program scholars admitted to global universities

    121 scholars from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have secured admission to pursue undergraduate studies at 63 universities across 16 countries on fully funded scholarships through the Equity Leaders Program for the 2025/2026 cycle.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kenya's Under-17 national chess championship attracts record 4,700 players

    Kenya's 2026 Under-17 National Chess Championship drew a record 4,700 players aged seven to 17 across six age groups competing at Alliance High School and Alliance Girls High School over four days, with Antwan Jayson, Mitchelle Wambui Gichuga, Ethan Kiptoo Terigin, and Jayne Awuor among the winners in the younger categories.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Fire tragedy revives debate on Kenya boarding school safety

    Following a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students, lawmakers and Kenyans have renewed calls to abolish boarding schools, citing unseen pressures and safety concerns. A Kisii Woman Representative argued against boarding schools during a National Assembly debate, echoing a 2022 movement to disband the system for lower grades, with many citing corporal punishment and family separation as harmful practices.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. President Ruto plans to recruit 20,000 teachers, defends CBE

    President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. TSC acts against Alliance Girls principal over unauthorized fees

    The Teachers Service Commission has taken action against the principal of Alliance Girls High School over allegations of charging unauthorised school fees.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. TSC takes action against Alliance Girls principal over illegal fees

    The Teachers Service Commission has taken action against the principal of Alliance Girls High School over allegations of charging unauthorised school fees.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Alliance Girls High School faces allegations of fee inflation and mismanagement

    Alliance Girls High School, one of Kenya's most prestigious schools, is under scrutiny following a Ministry of Education investigative report that exposed systemic financial mismanagement and exploitation of parents by the school's Board of Management and administration, including inflated fees, illegal levies, and questionable financial practices.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ministry moves to discipline Alliance Girls over unauthorized fee hike

    The Ministry of Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission to initiate disciplinary action against the chief principal of Alliance Girls High School over a more than 100 per cent fee increase to Ksh.120,000 that lacked ministry approval. The Education Cabinet Secretary says action will be taken against any principal found imposing excessive fees beyond government-approved rates.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ministry orders dissolution of Alliance Girls board over Dubai trip

    The Ministry of Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission to dissolve the Board of Management of Alliance Girls High School following investigations into financial and administrative breaches, including approval of a Sh25 million five-day Dubai trip for staff and the imposition of illegal extra fees totaling Sh120,179 on parents.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. Government moves to disband Alliance Girls board over inflated fees

    The government has moved to disband the Board of Management at Alliance Girls High School following an investigation that uncovered inflated fees, questionable expenditures, and governance failures. The board approved a 2026 fee structure of Sh120,179, more than double the government-approved Sh53,554, with non-essential expenses including Sh16 million for annual trips and Sh13 million for prize-giving ceremonies.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

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