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Why Nairobi's poor opt for private schools

A new study reveals that more low cost private schools have emerged and charge fees affordable to the poor. [File, Standard]

More than half of pupils in Nairobi County attend low-cost private primary schools despite the introduction of free primary education 15 years ago.

A study by an international NGO reveals that more low cost private schools have emerged and charge fees affordable to the poor.

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