Schools in Kenya

School buildings in Kenya are often little more then shacks made from mud, sticks and thatch which are cold and wet during the rains and baking hot when it's sunny. Poorly trained teachers struggle to engage pupils who sit shoulder to shoulder on mud floors with very little in the way of learning materials. Toilets are just holes in the ground with no sanitation or privacy, which result in the spread of dangerous disease and a high drop out rate amongst older girls.

Our involvement with a school's development has marked results, which go beyond its appearance. Enrolment in some Kenyan schools has increased by 25% as a result of improved facilities and parents' renewed faith in education. Better quality education means more pupils take end of school exams, and many schools have seen a dramatic rise in those going on to secondary education and the hope of a brighter future. Build Kenya is currently involved with the development of 15 schools.

2010 schools: 5 are located in Machakos and Mwala Districts, 10 are located in Naivasha District.

Click on the map below to view the schools.