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How school 'foster families' have helped curb students unrest

Itierio Boys High School Principal Isaac Ogol engages his foster family of five boys in the school. (Stanley Ongwae, Standard).

A school in Kisii County has come up with a new approach to guide students’ behaviour.

Itierio Boys High School, which has horrifying memories of one of the worst arson fires in recent history, is implementing what it calls foster families to strengthen ties between students, teachers and the administration.

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