Hollow promises about village polytechnics

Learners at Onyunyur Youth polytechnics use bricks as chairs while teachers find shelter under the tree as they plan their lessons-[Photo by Grace Wekesa/Standard]

Kenya: Youth polytechnics in many parts of the country are in a sorry state of neglect. Over the years, they have been ignored by the central government but handing them over to county governments has dealt them a near death blow.

Facilities are overstretched and the learning environment discourages learners and instructors. The latter go without pay for months but are expected to execute their duties without fail.