Junior School autonomy push hits setback as Ruto backs single comprehensive schools under one administration

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Junior School autonomy push hits setback as Ruto backs single comprehensive schools under one administration

President Ruto has given the Education Ministry 90 days to set up a legal framework for comprehensive schools, raising doubts over Junior School autonomy

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