More than 70 pupils did not turn up for the second term at a Bungoma school. Head Teacher Martin Juma said the absenteeism prompted the school to search for the pupils. The absenteeism is attributed to poverty, lack of food and parents’ negative attitude towards education. The school has reported the problem to the chief who helped in tracing the parents. He said poverty has forced many pupils to stay at home and look for food.

Source: The Star June 23, 2017 21:11 UTC