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Regina Wairimu prepares a meal at their Kangaita home in Tetu, Nyeri County. Photo: Mose Sammy/Standard
Entering Form One is proving elusive for one poor girl in Nyeri.
15-year-old Regina Wairimu is likely to repeat Standard Eight for the third time this year despite scoring quite well in Kenya Certificate for Primary Education (KCPE) exams last year if she does not get financial help. She got 324 marks out 500.
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