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Education Is Not for Sale: Nyanusi Monga Calls for an End to Bribes for Grade 10 Spaces

Education activist Nyanusi Monga has strongly condemned the practice of some head teachers at C1 level schools who allegedly demand money from parents in exchange for Grade 10 admission letters. He described the practice as corrupt, unfair, and damaging to the future of deserving learners.

Speaking during a community engagement, Monga said many learners who qualify academically are being denied Grade 10 places simply because their parents cannot afford to pay illegal fees.

“Education must be based on merit, not money,” said Monga. “It is painful to see hardworking learners lose opportunities while others buy their way into school.”

Monga noted that the problem is worsened by a shortage of teachers and limited school capacity, which creates competition for Grade 10 spaces and opens doors to corruption. He urged the government to take immediate action by investigating head teachers involved in the malpractice and enforcing strict disciplinary measures.

He further called on the Ministry of Education to recruit and deploy more teachers to C1 level schools in order to increase the number of available Grade 10 spaces and improve the quality of education.

“If the government adds more teachers, schools will have no excuse to sell Grade 10 places,” Monga said. “This will restore fairness and protect the integrity of our education system.”

Monga emphasized that education is a basic right and should never be treated as a business. He appealed to parents, teachers, and authorities to work together to end corruption in schools and ensure equal access to education for all learners.

As pressure continues to mount, many parents and learners are hopeful that the government will respond positively to these calls and take decisive steps to ensure that Grade 10 admissions are transparent, fair, and corruption-free.