Devolution boosted our education, says Kingi

KILIFI-FREE PRE-EDUCATION LAUNCH; Kilifi County governor Amason Kingi picks examines books displayed outside the County's department of Education, youth, and Social development at Kilifi town in Kilifi County on Thursday,012th March,2015. This was during the launch of “Free Pre-primary Education” in the County attended by all the Members of his County Assembly (MCAs) . He said his administration is determined to see the foundation in academic in the entire County raised to an acceptable standard.[PHOTO BY MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD]

Kilifi, Kenya: Kilifi County has over the years grappled with the problem of severe famine, which led to high school drop-out rates.

The 2012 statistics from the Education department show that over 6,000 pupils dropped out schools, mainly due to famine.