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A recent audit by the Ministry of Education during a mapping exercise established that some 2,252 schools were being affected by the sale and consumption of alcohol (Photo: Getty Images)
Despite efforts to shield school-going children from alcohol and substance abuse, several bars and entertainment joints continue to operate dangerously close to educational institutions.
Parents and education stakeholders blame these establishments for facilitating easy access to alcohol, contributing significantly to drug abuse among students. Spot checks by The Standard across the country revealed that some bars are located less than 100 metres from schools.
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