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Viral educator Teacher Cillah sat down with popular host Alex Mwakideu on his AMT TV podcast to unpack a topic that gets Kenyan parents fired up every term: school trip fees.
The conversation, filmed on a cosy podcast set complete with a brick wall backdrop and potted plants, was recorded on November 14, 2026.
It quickly picked up traction online as Teacher Cillah broke down the mathematics and reasoning behind trip contributions in a way that many found hard to argue with.
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Using a straightforward example, Teacher Cillah pointed to a class of 71 pupils, each contributing KSh 2,500 for a school outing.
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While the figure might seem steep at first glance, she urged parents to consider what goes into planning and executing a trip for that many children.
She noted that teachers spend the entire school day managing and supervising those children, and the contributions are what make the whole experience possible.
She argued that the amount per child, when spread across a large group, is not as excessive as many parents assume.
