27 Nairobi Schools Face Demolition.
In a significant move, the government plans to demolish 27 schools in Nairobi due to their location on riparian land. Following a recent directive, authorities require the removal of structures situated within 100 meters of waterways to comply with environmental regulations. This directive impacts schools across various constituencies: eight in Makadara and Mathare, four in Kasarani, three in Kamukunji, and one each in Westlands, Starehe, Ruaraka, and Roysambu.
Most of these institutions are Unified Alternative Providers of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools. APBET schools play a crucial role in providing education within informal settlements, where government school availability is limited. Dr. Paul Wanjohi, a National Executive Committee Member of APBET, expressed concern over the potential impact on students. He highlighted that many learners, already displaced by floods, might permanently drop out of school if these demolitions proceed.
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Dr. Wanjohi emphasized that the students attending these schools come from low-income families that cannot afford the fees required by public or private schools. The demolition of these schools would exacerbate educational disparities, leaving many children without access to education. The government’s decision, while aimed at environmental protection, poses significant challenges for the education sector in Nairobi, particularly in underserved communities.
This situation calls for a balanced approach that considers both environmental sustainability and the educational needs of vulnerable populations, ensuring that students do not bear the brunt of these necessary regulatory measures.
27 Nairobi Schools Face Demolition.
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