A silent crisis is brewing in Nakuru County, as an increasing number of boys are dropping out of school or failing to attain adequate education.
This alarming trend poses severe consequences for the individuals, their families, and the future of the county according to Samuel Karanja the Chairman of the Boy-Child lobby group.
Karanja said recent studies reveal a disturbing pattern of boys in Nakuru County disengaging from education due to a number of factors including economic constraints whereas many families struggle to afford school fees, uniforms, and learning materials, forcing them to prioritize basic needs over education.
In some communities, he added boys are pressured to engage in income-generating activities at an early age, such as herding livestock or working in the informal sector.
