Parents face financial strain as back-to-school costs soar

As the festive season winds down, parents of school going children are confronting the stark reality of the increased cost of living which has made back to school preparations burdensome. On Friday last minute shoppers flocked uniform shops and bookshops across the country armed with long lists of required items for the new academic year. Many parents feeling the financial strain as they scramble to meet escalating prices of uniforms, stationery and other essentials