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Several former academic stars struggling to make comeback

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Kisumu Boys' High School during a past fire incident. [Michael Mute, Standard]

The academic powerhouses that ruled the country in their heydays have slipped off the stardom radar.

Some of the institutions that enjoyed the limelight when grading of top schools was still in effect are struggling to regain their footing after several years in the shadows.

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