[Source: People Daily, by Bernard Gitau]
A total of 114 private schools are on the brink of closure due to the financial crisis due to suspension over Covid-19 outbreak, Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) has said.
Speaking to the People Daily, KPSA Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndoro, he said the sector couldn’t withstand harsh economic times with bills accumulating without a source of funds.
“We have approximately 114 private schools that have the intention of closing down as they cannot hold any more. This will affect over 39,000 learners,” said Ndoro.
He said unless the government comes to the sector rescue, public schools would be overwhelmed when schools finally reopen next year due to high numbers…
