Private schools in panic? Why parents are dumping them for public junior schools after Grade 6

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Private schools in panic? Why parents are dumping them for public junior schools after Grade 6

Parents weigh cost vs quality as learners move to Grade 7, with some considering public junior schools over private after KPSEA under CBE system

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