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AFROCENTRIC SCHOOLS RULE! At independence, African countries typically inherited a European model of education. But a quiet revolution is unfolding in Kenya. At the centre of this transformation is Children in Freedom School - the country's first place of learning with an Afrocentric approach. Located in Nakuru, the school... curriculum is based on African culture, values and languages. Kids study African history, philosophy and indigenous knowledge systems, and are tested in their local languages too. In an age where African languages are often downgraded, and sometimes outright banned in Westernised classrooms, this school is reclaiming what was taken away. We paid a visit, and definitely give them top marks! What do you think?show more

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WilsonMN1 year ago

I love this!!

Sith Lord Linguine🇪🇹🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪🇸🇩🇨🇩🇭🇹🇵🇸1 year ago

This is amazing! 👏🏾

Majaliwa1 year ago

I need to visit this school

Osir Odhiambo Re1 year ago

How the hell didn't I know of this! Thanks plenty plenty.

Lette341 year ago

Way to go. Most African countries learn more and better when they can identity with their language culture and true history.

Eazi of web3⨀🍚 ⛓1 year ago

This is wonderful ❤️

Cago The Fascist1 year ago

@DavidHundeyin Man I love this✊🏿🙏🏿👏🏿

TheWayItIs1 year ago

Very commendable move. Other African countries should join the train.

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