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With the introduction of Free Public Education in Kenya, the cost of school uniforms continues to impede education access. In 2003, school uniforms cost about 480Kshs (approximately 2% of per capita GDP), which was excessivefor many families.
During our stay in Kenya we had the opportunity to interview many of the women who care for 5-10+ grandchildren each. During this interview we asked them what was their top priority in their daily lives. All of the 15+ women interviewed said money for school fees. This was before food and shelter. Why? They know this is their grandchildren's only chance to get out of extreme poverty.
With the introduction of Free Public Education in Kenya, the cost of school uniforms continues to impede education access. In 2003, school uniforms cost about 480Kshs (approximately 2% of per capita GDP), which was excessivefor many families.
During our stay in Kenya we had the opportunity to interview many of the women who care for 5-10+ grandchildren each. During this interview we asked them what was their top priority in their daily lives. All of the 15+ women interviewed said money for school fees. This was before food and shelter. Why? They know this is their grandchildren's only chance to get out of extreme poverty.
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