BOX 5 Kenya RRPS insights on education Most Shona children have been engaged in learning-related activities, mainly through reading school textbooks. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 15, 2020, the GoK closed schools and colleges nationwide, affecting about 17 million learners in the country. Until schools reopen in January 2021, the Ministry of Education has urged learners to engage in online learning or technology-mediated learning on TV, radio, educational apps, and smartphones. However, such learning means are not accessible for many persons of concern and national children. Even though almost 7 out of 10 Shona children ages 5–17 report being involved in some form of educational activities, similar to the national average and above the urban refugee average (Figure 29), the means for learning raise questions on efficacy (Figure 30). The lower access to e-learning platforms could be explained by the lack of technology (e.g., televisions, computers, or smartphones) needed to access these e-learning resources. Even among those households with access to technology, the associated costs may deter utilization.  FIGURE 29: Engagement in learning activities in the last seven days Nationals 67 Urban refugees 51 Shona 65 0 20 40 60 Percent of households with children 80 Findings 10183_Shona Report.indd 23  23 12/14/20 2:56 PM