Do we need more Afrocentric education?

Published: July 12, 2023, 1 a.m.

The Children in Freedom School - which is based in Nakuru, Kenya \u2013 takes a slightly different approach to education. \nIt prides itself on being the first \u201cAfrocentric\u201d school on the continent.\nBasically, they put African culture, identity and enrichment at the heart of everything they do in the classroom.\nThey were recently shortlisted for the World's Best School Prize, putting them among the top 10 schools worldwide in the 'overcoming adversity' category.\nSo, what does an Afrocentric education look like?