Is pre-primary (PP1, PP2) education free?
Early Childhood Education Act, 2021; Constitution of Kenya · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Yes. Every child has the right to free and compulsory early childhood education in a public education centre, and a public centre may not charge tuition fees. Children aged 4 to 6 are eligible for admission.
- Where
- A public early childhood education (ECDE) centre in your county
Steps
- Take your child to an early childhood education centre and have them admitted.
- Public pre-primary centres are run by your county government, which must provide this education free.
Watch out
- A parent who does not present their child for admission commits an offence, with a fine of up to KSh 10,000.
- The free rule covers public centres. Private centres are not covered by it.
Who this covers
- Every child, in a public education centre
- Children aged at least 4 and not more than 6
Official sources (1)
- Early Childhood Education Act, 2021 (No. 3 of 2021) new.kenyalaw.org · read 4 Oct 2026