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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 12, 2026
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Zambia’s free education policy brings over 2.3 million children back to school
"These children were thirsty for knowledge. It was money that kept them away," Education Minister Douglas Syakalima said when welcoming learners back from their holidays. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Zambia's recently implemented free education policy has brought over 2.3 million children back into schools. Education Minister Douglas Syakalima announced that the policy is successfully rescuing children from the streets and fostering a more disciplined future generation.
- Over 2.3 million children have returned to school thanks to the free education policy.
- Douglas Syakalima, Minister of Education, highlighted that this initiative is rescuing children and aims to transform the policy into law.
- The government, led by President Hakainde Hichilema, introduced the free education policy after winning the 2021 general elections, fulfilling a key campaign promise.
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