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Kenyan school where arts, language classes are not taught

The structure that will host the Form One class at Chakama Primary School. PHOTO: JECKONIA OTIENO.

KILIFI: One school, three classrooms, four classes, four teachers and 132 students. This sums up the story of Chakama Secondary School in Kilifi County.

The school, located 70 kilometres from Malindi town, was started in 2012 and had its first form four candidates last year. Not only are facilities at the school wanting, but it is also facing a teacher shortage.

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