Alliance Girls High School

Also known as: Alliance Girls' School

A prestigious Kenyan secondary school facing government scrutiny over unauthorized fee increases and financial mismanagement in 2026.

2026-04-302026-09-22

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May 2026
5 MayThe 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
1 MayThe 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
April 2026
30 AprCitizen 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
30 AprCapital 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
30 AprThe 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

Society

Parliament probes secondary school funding gaps and fee inconsistencies

The News

Parliament's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over inconsistencies in capitation funding, student enrolment figures, and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) after reviewing the Auditor-General's report on public secondary schools. The committee is exploring whether the secondary school fee structure should be reviewed, as several national schools have sought additional fees from parents above the approved Sh53,000 annual amount, citing rising costs and inflation.

18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

Parliament probes secondary school funding gaps and fee inconsistencies
Parliament's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over inconsistencies in capitation funding, student enrolment figures, and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) after reviewing the Auditor-General's report on public secondary schools. The committee is exploring whether the secondary school fee structure should be reviewed, as several national schools have sought additional fees from parents above the approved Sh53,000 annual amount, citing rising costs and inflation.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

MPs investigate 6 billion shillings paid to school heads association
The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee is probing how up to Ksh.6 billion has been paid to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KSSHA) by school principals. The Auditor General has flagged weaknesses in bookkeeping, budgetary control, and expenditure at secondary schools, including questionable allowances paid without supporting documents or board approval.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

Okwara urges scholarship students to embrace challenges and lead
At the Equity Group Foundation Education and Leadership Congress at Alliance Girls High School, Citizen TV's Yvonne Okwara told Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarship scholars to take ownership of their identities, embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, and use education to become responsible leaders in their communities.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

Equity Group Foundation trains 4,949 scholars in leadership and digital skills
Equity Group Foundation has equipped 4,949 Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarship scholars with leadership, life skills and career readiness through its 17th Annual Education and Leadership Congress held across Dadaab, Kakuma and Nairobi from August 10 to 14. The Congress brought together 1,996 Form Three and Form Four Wings to Fly scholars and 2,953 Form Three refugee scholars under the Elimu Scholarship Programme.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

Kenya seeks East Africa schools football title after eight-year drought
Kenya's Kakamega School and St Mary's Yala will represent the country at this week's East Africa schools football championship in Tanzania, hoping to end Kenya's wait for the title since 2016—their second win in 22 editions of the FEASSA games.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

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.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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 →
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 →