Politics

Kenya's Education Crisis: Empty Classrooms, Vanishing Futures

Rural Kenya faces a crippling education crisis as over 2,000 primary schools stand on the brink of closure, their classrooms now hosting more livestock than learners. This dramatic decline in pupil enrolment signals a looming disaster for the nation's foundational education, demanding urgent governmental intervention. The long-term implications for Kenya's future workforce and social development are dire.

BBC Africa·July 4, 2026AI-curated

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

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