School heads face heat as watchdog probes uniform tenders

A painter labels a school uniform for a student outside a uniforms shop in Nakuru on January 8, 2026. The procurement watchdog has launched a crackdown on uniform cartels in secondary schools, ordering principals to disclose suppliers and actual prices.

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The procurement watchdog has launched a crackdown on uniform cartels in secondary schools, ordering principals to disclose suppliers and actual prices.

Heads of national and extra-county schools have been directed to provide details of uniform suppliers, their qualifications and the tendering process that led to contract awards. They must also submit invoices and payment records.

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