Thousands of Children in Kenya Failed to Return to School This Week An estimated 15 million children were expected to return to school following a nine-month closure. Why Global Citizens Should Care COVID-19 has affected the way children around the world experience education and, for many, attending school has not even been an option. Although Kenya’s schools finally reopened, a number of children in the country have not been able to return; this has been caused by socioeconomic factors, such as a loss of household income, child pregnancy, or marriage. The United Nations’ Global Goal 4 calls for quality education for all and this can only be achieved if all children have equal access. Join the movement and take action on this issue here.