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Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections

Students checking in at Sinyolo Girls in Kisumu after reporting back to the institution from the Christmas and New Year festive season. [Washington Onyango, Standard]

Parents are bracing for another financial burden as schools close this week ahead of the August 9 election.

Parents who spoke to The Standard said it is becoming an expensive affair due to the many interruptions of the school calendar.

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