High School In Kenya

Due to the declining quality of education offered in Kenya’s free primary system, the importance of a secondary education cannot be understated. Official estimates claim that while 7.6 million Kenyans attend primary schools, only about 810,000 are currently enrolled in high school. Even more alarming are the statistics for Kenyans attending university. In 2005, only 10.211 students went on to join universities and colleges after high school.

Because most secondary education in Kenya takes place in boarding schools, the KEF handpicks each school to ensure our students will be safe, healthy and receive a high-quality education. To achieve these standards we use both government and private schools that are equipped with well-trained teachers, electricity, computers and access to clean water.

The KEF guarantees that every student in our program receives all the materials and support they need to excel in their studies. This includes textbooks, tutoring for weaker students, mosquito nets to prevent malaria, as well as uniforms and shoes. We work closely with both the schools and students to make sure every child performs to their maximum potential. Our goal is not simply to watch these children graduate, but to ensure they do so with the grades and skills they need to reach their own personal goals after graduation. For some this means going to university. For others it means getting a job or going to a technical institute to learn a trade. Whatever their ambitions, the KEF is here to help.