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Study: More boys dropping out of school than girls

Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi (left),  NTA Eastern Coordinator Annah Katuki (centre) and NTA chairperson Peter Kubebea during the launch of the report Wednesday.   [PHOTO: DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD]

BY AUGUSTINE ODUOR

NAIROBI, KENYA: A new report paints a grim picture of the Free Primary Education (FPE) with increased dropout rates and a rising proportion of boys’ marginalisation in education.

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