Thousands of learners failed to show up in class when schools partially reopened last month, raising fears of massive dropouts caused by the prolonged closure of learning institutions.
Government data pieced together by the Nation shows that at least 20,000 learners in Grade 4, Standard 8 and Form 4 did not report back to school, with officials unable to account for their whereabouts.
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