CLEAN : Faces of Kenya's school closures: Bella, the teenager from Nairobi's Kibera slum

The transcript discusses the personal and educational challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the difficulties in managing small businesses, paying rent, and feeding families. The impact on education is significant, with schools closed and children unable to attend. There is confusion and concern about the readiness of schools to reopen, particularly in Kenya, by January.

What is one of the main challenges the speaker faces due to the pandemic?

• Finding a new job

• Paying rent and feeding dependents

• Traveling to work

• Learning new skills

How has the pandemic affected children's education according to the speaker?

• Children are attending more online classes

• Children are getting more homework

• Children are unable to go to school

• Children are learning new skills at home

What is the speaker's concern about parents during the pandemic?

• Parents cannot afford three meals a day

• Parents are traveling frequently

• Parents are not helping with homework

• Parents are working too much

What is a concern mentioned by the speaker regarding school reopening?

• Lack of interest from students

• Insufficient facilities and teachers

• High cost of education

• Increased travel time for students

What does the speaker suggest is causing confusion about school reopening?

• Increased homework

• High tuition fees

• Lack of student interest

• Unclear communication from authorities