In the heart of sprawling informal settlements and ASAL regions in the country, thousands of children wake up each morning with the same dream-to go to school and secure a better future.
Yet, for many, this remains just a dream, as barriers ranging from poverty to lack of schools continue to deny them access to quality education.
The challenge is overwhelming, Nairobi has only 225 public primary schools, accommodating just 37 percent of the school-age population, according to the Nairobi City County Integrated Development Plan (2018-2022).
This leaves a significant portion of children dependent on community-based institutions, commonly known as Alternative Providers for Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools.
