Rights activists in Wamasa and Nyango B villages, Kinango in Kwale County, are alarmed by the growing number of school children not attending school due to rampant alcohol abuse among parents.
Led by Wavinya Musili, they highlighted that many fathers prioritize drinking over family responsibilities, often disappearing for days and leaving their families struggling without basic needs.
This negligence has resulted in increased school dropouts and child neglect, pushing children into labour or early marriages.
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“Many children, unable to afford school fees and lack of parental guidance, are forced into child labour or early marriages, robbing them of a chance at a better future,” she said. “Men spend all their time in mnazi joints and forget about their families at home.”
Activist Rehema Jeremiah (pictured below) noted that some children are emulating their fathers, engaging in alcohol consumption and drug use, which jeopardizes their education and well-being.
In response, Ahmed Abdi, the county director of education, assured that all students successfully transitioned to their grades after school reopened in January, with no reported cases of children missing school.
By Shaban Omar
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