(David Gichuru, Standard)After stiff competition involving hundreds of entries, 14 schools were feted during awards for outstanding private schools in Kenya.Dubbed the “Great Places to School Awards 2019”, private schools were rewarded in nine categories including governance, academics, safety and security, career development and character and creativity. There were 268 entries.Crawford International School was crowned the best in academics and career development categories, Makini Schools topped the sport and co-curricular and character and creativity categories. The awards initiative was the result of a partnership between the Standard Media Group PLC, the Global Peace Foundation, Trends and Insights for Africa (Tifa), and Kenya Private Schools Association. Speaking at the event in Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, on Friday, Standard Group CEO Orlando Lyomu emphasised the commitment to advocate quality education. Kenya Private Schools Association national vice chairperson Isaiah Mbaabu noted that the awards would help elevate private schools to the next level.

Source: Standard Digital April 27, 2019 21:08 UTC