Language Barriers In Dadaab Schools Leave Refugee And Host Children Behind

In Dadaab refugee camps, language gaps are crippling education. Many teachers and students don’t share a common tongue, with most unable to speak Kiswahili. Refugee teachers are often untrained and underpaid, while parents fear that English lessons open opportunities abroad but alienate children from Kenyan society. The impact is felt by both refugees and host communities sharing the schools.