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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
April 23, 2026
15h ago
Lillian Ng’ang’a addresses boarding schools and it sets the internet off
A lively online debate has been sparked after Kenyan public figure Lillian Nganga shared her views on boarding schools, particularly for younger children. In a series of Instagram reels, Nganga questioned the practice of sending children below the age of 13 to boarding school. Sh..
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Kenyan public figure Lillian Ng’ang’a has ignited an online debate by questioning the practice of sending children under the age of 13 to boarding schools.
- Lillian Ng’ang’a argues that boarding schools, which she describes as a "mzungu concept," can lead to emotional distance and challenges for young children.
- She believes children should be raised in their home environments to foster emotional bonding and real-life grounding.
- Ng’ang’a shared personal experiences, including regret over the emotional distance created when she sent her own child to boarding school.
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