Silas Obuhatsa
Silas Obuhatsa is the chairman of the National Parents Association in Kenya, and he recently expressed outrage over proposed fee hikes for public secondary schools, arguing that they would add financial strain on families already struggling with high living costs.
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National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa appear to side with learners and throws the blame squarely on teachers.
Students protest over poor diet, punishment and pressure in growing wave of school unrest
Kenya· 2026-05-27
Silas Obuhatsa, chairperson of the National Parents Association, warned that learners may start school without textbooks if the payment impasse continues.
Stakeholders warn of textbook crisis ahead of Grade 10 rolloutKenya· 2025-10-26
Silas Obuhatsa confirmed that many schools are asking parents to cover operational gaps.
Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation fundsKenya· 2025-09-26
Silas Obuhatsa stated that the situation is a big blow to parents.
'Legacy in ashes: Parents, community count millions in losses after Litein BoysKenya· 2025-09-23
Silas Obuhatsa expressed concern over what they described as a worrying trend in education disruptions.
Litein Boys High School closed indefinitely after students unrestKenya· 2025-09-22
Silas Obuhatsa is the National Parents Association chairman who highlighted the struggles of parents in rural areas.
Cash-strapped schools send learners home as capitation delays biteKenya· 2025-09-03
Silas Obuhatsa has accused the government and schools of unfairly shifting the burden to families.
Parents forced to shoulder burden as State delays capitation fundsKenya· 2025-08-25
Silas Obuhatsa, the National Parents Association (NPA) chairman, urged the government to intervene and compel schools to give parents enough time to settle their fee obligations.
Back to school: Parents, schools brace for chaotic reopening amid cash crisisKenya· 2025-08-23
The National Parents Association (NPA) chairman, Silas Obuhatsa, also urged the government to restore full funding to prevent a collapse of the public education sector.
Kuppet shifts tone, asks parents to share the cost of school feesKenya· 2025-08-03
National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa has called for urgent intervention to address the crisis.
Why schools are shaken by wave of unrestKenya· 2025-07-22
National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa has called for urgent intervention to address the crisis.
Wave of unrest shakes schools as learners protest abuse, neglectKenya· 2025-07-21Silas Obuhatsa urged the government to prioritise the safety of learners.
Protests spark schools closure in major townsKenya· 2025-07-06
Silas Obuhatsa, the National Parents Association chairman, praised the early school closure for ensuring student safety.
Gen Z protests force early school closuresKenya· 2025-06-23
Silas Obuhatsa is the chairman of the National Parents Association who raised concerns about schools sending students back home for fee balances.
Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delayKenya· 2025-05-10National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa described the eCitizen directive as well-intentioned but criticized the Ministry of Education for failing to engage the public before its implementation.
State to appeal decision to stop fee payment through E-citizenKenya· 2025-04-03
Silas Obuhatsa argues that a child's future should not be determined by an exam taken at age 12.
Parents anxious over flaws in senior school placement systemKenya· 2025-03-30
National Parents Association Chairman Silas Obuhatsa urged the Ministry of Education to ensure that students remain in school.
Parents, learners bear the burden of financial crisis in public schoolsKenya· 2025-03-04
Silas Obuhatsa, the National Parents Association chairman, argues that the funding withdrawal may strain the education budget.
US freeze on funding for 'Tusome' plan threatens literacy gainsKenya· 2025-02-20
Silas Obuhatsa mourned the loss of Nzioka, saying they shall miss him and his good work.
Tributes flow for educator killed in road accidentKenya· 2025-02-18
Silas Obuhatsa is the chairman of the National Parents Association who expressed outrage at the proposed fee increase.
School heads propose fee hikes, cite rising costs, funding deficitKenya· 2025-02-18
