Ghost Schools in Baringo County.
Discoveries emerge in Baringo County on the existence of ‘ghost schools’. These are institutions that, on paper, appear to be fully functional educational facilities, complete with signboards, gates, and even postal addresses. However, the reality on the ground is starkly different. There are no buildings, no teachers, and most importantly, no students. They are, in essence, non-existent schools.
The case of Kaptiony Girls High School in Kaptiony village, Barwessa Ward, is a prime example. A large signboard announces its presence, bearing the Ministry of Education’s logo and a school motto, “Sacrifice to Excel”. Yet, there is nothing but shrubs and grazing fields where the school should be. Similarly, Kampi Nyasi Secondary School suffers the same fate, with locals humorously remarking that the school consists of nothing more than roads and gullies.
These ghost schools have sparked outrage and confusion among Kenyans, leading to a flurry of questions and demands for accountability. The situation raises serious concerns about the allocation and utilization of government funds, especially since these schools are recorded as recipients of such funds despite their non-existence. The revelations have led to suspicions of fraudulent activities designed to siphon off educational capitation funds.
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The discovery of these ghost schools is not just a financial scandal; it is a tragic reflection of the missed opportunities for the children of Baringo County. Education is a fundamental right and a critical pathway to personal and community development.
As the story unfolds, the people of Kenya await answers and actions from the Ministry of Education to address this grave issue. As a result, the hope is that transparency and justice will prevail, leading to the establishment of real schools that will nurture the minds of Baringo’s youth.
Ghost Schools in Baringo County.
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