Why Kenya should give the school unrest task team a chance

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Why Kenya should give the school unrest task team a chance

The appointment of a multi-stakeholder task team to investigate school unrest offers Kenya an opportunity to address persistent challenges affecting safety, discipline and learner welfare. Its success will depend on evidence-based investigations, meaningful stakeholder participation and the implementation of practical recommendations.

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