The cost of education is a major determinant of students’ enrolment and participation in secondary schools. Studies carried in Kenya have shown that school fees lay a heavy financial burden on both parents and the government. Despite the continuous rise in demand for secondary schools in Kenya, some children are still unable to access secondary schools due to the cost burden involved. The enrolment and participation challenge is more acute in urban areas especially urban slums where over 60% of the total urban population is concentrated. This study used a random sample of 71 secondary school principals and 384 students. To assess the relationships between cost and the demand for secondary
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