Nairobi, March 25 -- Millions of shillings are going to waste as parents and learners shun some public primary and secondary schools as well as universities, in sharp contrast to the over-enrolment and congestion associated with most public institutions of learning.

A spot check by the Nation revealed that public school facilities, equipment and staff that are not being put to optimal use owing to low enrolment. The situation was observed in both urban and rural schools.

Kileleshwa Primary School in Dagoretti North in Nairobi County has the capacity to host about 2,000 learners but only has 200 attending the school. The school is built on a large compound and is well-staffed but has failed to attract enough learners over the years.

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