This archive report was first published on 16 September 2021.
Kenyan students studying in Uganda have been out of school since March last year when institutions were closed to curb the spread of Covid-19.
President Yoweri Museveni recently opposed plans to reopen schools next month, citing the looming threat of the third wave of Covid-19 and the low vaccination rate of teachers, non-teaching staff, and students above 18 years.
According to government statistics, there are over 40,000 Kenyan students studying in Uganda at different levels of education, from form A Level to university.
As a result of the extended closure, some students have opted to study in Kenya instead of waiting for the Ugandan schools to reopen.
Published on September 16, 2021.
