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Despite the government introducing a free education policy for both primary and secondary education, many schools continue to charge illegal fees.

A recent study by the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) in selected free primary and secondary schools across the country shows the illegal charges range from Shs2,235 to Shs172,600, with an average of Shs49,677.

Ms Susan Nambatya, a research associate at EOC, released the study findingson September 18. She said a total of 68 UPE schools across the country were visited.

Western Uganda had the highest average fees of Shs72,714, ranging between Shs30,000 and Shs89,000.

In central Uganda, the average charge was Shs58,169, with the fees ranging between Shs23,500 and Shs130,600. Northern Uganda recorded an average of Shs49, 866, with fees charged between Shs9,000 and Shs172,600, while eastern Uganda had the lowest average of Shs30,706, with fees running between Shs2,235 and Shs78,000.

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