27 Schools in Nairobi Face Demolition for Being on Riparian Land
In Nairobi, 27 schools are at risk of demolition due to their location on riparian land. This follows a recent government directive mandating the demolition of structures within 100 meters of waterways.
The affected schools are distributed across various constituencies: eight in Makadara and Mathare, four in Kasarani, three in Kamukunji, and one each in Westlands, Starehe, Ruaraka, and Roysambu.
The majority of these schools are part of the Unified Alternative Providers of Basic Education and Training (APBET) system.
APBET institutions play a crucial role in providing education in informal settlements where government schools are insufficient.
Dr. Paul Wanjohi, a member of the National Executive Committee of APBET, expressed concerns that the demolition could result in numerous students being left without schools.
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He noted that many students, already displaced by floods, have dropped out. Wanjohi emphasized that students from these schools typically come from modest backgrounds and cannot afford to attend public or private institutions.
Constituencies with Affected Schools:
- Makadara and Mathare: 8 schools
- Kasarani: 4 schools
- Kamukunji: 3 schools
- Westlands: 1 school
- Starehe: 1 school
- Ruaraka: 1 school
- Roysambu: 1 school
If the government’s directive is implemented, it could exacerbate the educational challenges faced by children from low-income families in Nairobi.
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27 Schools in Nairobi Face Demolition for Being on Riparian Land
