Primary Education for 6 - 14 year olds has been free in Kenya since 2003 but only for those who can afford books, uniform, exams etc. No new money was allocated and children are in classes of 100+. Academic results are very poor with fewer than 50% of ten year olds achieving the grades expected of a seven year old. Older girls have an additional problem. Many have no sanitary protection and are forced to stay home during menstruation. They fall behind academically and many leave school.

MSP's completed school building will accommodate 300 poor children and will be available to the community in the evening. The ground floor is almost complete and next year will house 150 children if the toilet block and kitchen is completed. (the other 125 are in a rented building). Next year approximately 45 girls will have reached puberty. With separate private toilets with washing facilities they will be able to keep themselves and their washable sanitary towels clean in a safe environment.