Kenya: Low Turnout Marks First Day of Grade Ten Admissions in Kisii and Nyamira Counties

Kisii — The first day of grade ten admissions for students transitioning to senior secondary schools saw low turnout in many schools across Kisii and Nyamira counties, a departure from previous years when schools would be crowded with parents and learners.

At Kisii School, only 300 students had reported by mid-morning, although the school expects to admit about 820 students allocated by the Ministry of Education.

Neighboring Kereri Girls’ School received a relatively higher number of students,…