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Kenya marks International Literacy day despite lagging on literacy matters

A pupil from Kibera primary school teaching his fellow classmates in file photo. [File, Standard]

Kenya on Monday joined other states to celebrate International Literacy Day with Education CS Prof. George Magoha gracing the occassion at Makutano Stadium in Kapenguria, West Pokot county.

In a statement released by the ministry of education, the celebrations will take place at county and sub-county levels throughout the country.

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