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February 25, 2026
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Safety, quality fears as some schools overflow, others are under-enrolled

Safety, quality fears as some schools overflow, others are under-enrolled

Some senior schools have been accused of admitting learners far beyond their capacities...

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Kenyan schools are facing a stark divide: some elite institutions are dangerously overcrowded, while others are significantly under-enrolled, raising concerns about educational quality and safety.

  • Some Cluster 1 senior schools (formerly national schools) are admitting learners far beyond their declared capacities, with classrooms meant for 45 learners reportedly holding over 100.
  • Members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education have voiced alarm over the situation.
  • In contrast, Cluster 4 (sub-county) schools struggle to fill classrooms, with some having as few as 10 to 20 students.

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