Following two in-depth investigations by The Intercept into a cover-up of a child sex abuse scandal at a for-profit school network in Africa, the World Bank has acknowledged its wrongdoing. World Bank head, Ajay Banga, issued an apology to the victims in an email to staff. The World Bank's internal watchdog criticized the organization's handling and oversight of its investment in the Kenyan school chain, which was subject to an internal investigation after allegations of student abuse emerged. The scandal highlights the consequences of the World Bank's investment strategies in educational initiatives in Africa.