Because some schools in those areas offer meals, parents will now be required to provide more meals per day for their children. The National Parents’ Association (NPA) chairman Nicholas Maiyo says one of the biggest causes for worry for parents is technology. “We are talking with our children to ensure that we reduce the incidents of children getting pregnant and finally dropping out of school,” Mr Chemiat says. In Nairobi, Mr Martin Chege is organising the Wezesha Kids Club in Lavington starting from November 7. However, the Education ministry’s directive that learners should keep off school during examination periods may hamper the execution of some of the holiday programmes organised by the school.

Source: Daily Nation October 22, 2016 19:41 UTC