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August 22, 2026
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Merge unviable schools

Merge unviable schools

The Cluster 4 learners are more likely to drop out of school...

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A survey highlights a significant imbalance in Kenya's education sector, with top national schools facing severe congestion while lower-tier institutions suffer from under-enrolment and underutilised facilities. This "great education divide" necessitates action from education authorities.

  • Cluster 1 senior schools have over seven times the number of learners per class compared to Cluster 4 schools.
  • The Ministry of Education is urged to merge unviable schools to optimize resource distribution.
  • Students in Cluster 1 schools are eight times more likely to achieve a mean C+ grade or above in the KCSE examination.

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