Why parents are the missing link in efforts to reform Kenya’s education

Form four students at Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County attending a Chemistry class on January 10, 2025.

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Education reform discussions in Kenya often revolve around curriculum changes, infrastructure, teacher training, and assessment. Yet one powerful force rarely gets the spotlight it deserves—the parent.

The African Population and Health Research Centre recently released ‘Becoming Better Parents: Guidelines to Parental Involvement’ to help parents support their children’s learning and holistic development.

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