Counties leading in children's illiteracy rates: 15-17 years

Illiteracy among children aged 15-17 in Kenya stands at 6.8%, meaning these children are unable to read a full sentence.

There's no observed difference in illiteracy rates based on sex.

Garissa County has the highest illiteracy rate in this age group, at over 80%, followed by Turkana and Mandera.

The top 15 counties with the highest illiteracy rates are concentrated in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya.

This data underscores a significant challenge in educational access and quality, particularly in marginalized areas, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve literacy levels.