Education

 

Even though the government of Kenya provides free primary school education to the children in government schools, the parents are expected to carry the burden of providing school supplies, food, uniforms, etc. This is very difficult for the rural population that is severely unemployed, with no form of income. 

COVID-19 has severely hit these rural communities. Before COVID-19 there was a 53% enrollment in secondary schools. This has greatly reduced. As unemployment saw a significant rise in the country last year, parents have reportedly been hesitant to send their children to school as a loss of income has impacted their ability to pay tuition. Parents have also kept their children at home because they cannot afford to purchase new school uniforms, school books, and face masks


Most elementary and middle schools are ill-equipped with a student-teacher ratio of as high as 50:1. The most affected are the children from disadvantaged families who lag behind, and whose lack basic necessities affect their school attendance. Most families lack basic needs and therefore their children's education becomes secondary. Even though the kenyan government has made primary education tuition-free, the other costs/fees associated with learning are prohibitive to most poor families.

For those children that attend school, they lack the necessary uniform, and a conducive environment back home to complete their homeworks. Meet Elijah (pictured), a bright kid from a poverty stricken family. He has to sit and complete his homework by the roadside before dusk. There are many children like Elijah.

The learning centre shall provide education to orphans and children from disadvantaged backgrounds for little to no cost, provide a place for children to learn after school.

The school shall also be used to provide continuing and/or informal adult education in agricultural practices, Business, and health matters.

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