Ex-students describe invasive body searches, forced pregnancy tests, public humiliation and alleged sexual harassment by some teachers and staff.
For generations, passing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)exams has been a defining milestone—opening doors to national and top-performing boarding schools, and the promise of a better future.
But for some learners, that promise fades soon after they walk through the school gates.
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