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Auditor General flags dropout rate among Elimu Scholarship beneficiaries

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Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu noted poor academic performance of Elimu scholarship beneficiaries. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

The dropout rate of beneficiaries of Elimu scholarship continues to increase, a recent audit by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed.

Gathungu in the National Government Ministries, Department, and Agencies 2022/2023 Financial Year report raised concern over the increased rate of school non-attendance by a section of beneficiaries.

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