Long distances fuel school dropout in Kyegegwa

Students in Kyegegwa, Uganda, face significant barriers to education due to the long distances they must walk to reach secondary schools. Local officials report that these commutes contribute to high dropout rates and poor academic performance.
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It highlights the intersection of infrastructure, poverty, and educational access in rural developing regions.
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