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Kenya is experiencing a significant boom in its private education sector, driven by a powerful combination of local and global demand. A growing expatriate population, including UN staff relocating to Nairobi, is a key factor. However, the surge is equally fueled by Kenyan middle-class families seeking globally recognized curricula, such as the IB or British programs, as a preferred alternative to the nation’s controversial Competency-Based Curriculum. This rising demand has attracted significant foreign investment from education groups, such as South Africa’s ADvTech, which reports robust profits from its Kenyan operations. While this growth signifies a desire for high-quality, portable education, it also risks widening the educational divide, as Nairobi’s international school fees are already the highest on the continent, making these schools unaffordable for many.
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