Education gains at risk as teacher shortages and inclusion gaps persist, civil society warns

Joseph Wasikhongo, National Coordinator of the Elimu Yetu Coalition during a press briefing on the state of Education in Kenya. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Kenya has made notable progress in reforming its basic education system.

This persistent teacher shortages, declining boy-child enrollment, and deep inequalities threaten to derail the gains unless urgent action is taken, civil society leaders have warned.