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Scholars urge state to reduce cost of education

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Prof Herman Manyora. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

A section of scholars and clergy in the Western region have urged the government to address the rising cost of education.

Prof Herman Manyora, Dr Festus Mukoya, and Dr Odongo Were from the University of Nairobi (UoN) said that exorbitant fees have shattered the dreams of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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