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Originally published by Nation Newstop
March 27, 2026
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Kenya leads EA region in access to education, but gaps persist
Unesco report indicates that the region still has gaps in completion and quality of learning outcomes...
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A new UNESCO report indicates that Kenya leads the East African region in access to education, outperforming its neighbors in school transition and completion rates.
- Kenya has a primary school out-of-school rate of 15%, better than Tanzania (17%) and Uganda (14%), though South Sudan is at 64%.
- The 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, released by UNESCO, highlights persistent regional gaps in enrolment and learning outcomes despite global gains.
- While Kenya shows strong primary completion rates (around 99%-100%), challenges remain in equitable access and financing, particularly for low-income students.
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