Parents have a right to question schools' quality

Kenya High School students celebrate 2025 KCSE results on January 9, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

A cultural commitment to education is as Kenyan as it gets. From investments in Harambee schools in decades past, to parents willing to pull all stops to get their children higher education, we believe education is a ticket to a better future.

Now, reality does not always align with this belief. The quality of education has significantly declined, and the number of jobs reduced substantially relative to potential employees. But the belief remains a core part of the Kenyan psyche.