Education NGOs and CSOs
There are many non-governmental or civil society organisations working in Kenya's education sector. The Aga Khan Foundation has established a number of schools in Kenya for children at pre-school and primary levels. Live and Learn in Kenya finds sponsorship to finance the education of children from low-income families, providing uniforms and textbooks, as well as helping to supplement teachers' salaries.

Primary Education
Formal education is eight years of primary education which is compulsory.

Secondary Education
Secondary school education usually starts at 14 years of age and runs for four years.


