Influence of free primary education on performance In Kenya certificate of primary education in Chemundu Zone In Nandi County, Kenya.
Abstract
On January 6th 2003, the Kenyan children started the day with vigor and hope. Primary education was free and all that was required was for every child regardless of age to walk to a nearby school next to where they lived. Despite the introduction of free primary education (FPE) so as to offer opportunities to
many children, there are increasing concerns regarding the quality of education
received by the learners. The purpose of this study was to establish and describe the influence of free primary education and performance in the KCPE
in Chemundu Zone in Nandi County. The study was a cross sectional survey in
which both quantitative and qualitative data was collected. The dependent and independent variables are FPE and performance respectively in KCPE.
Purposive sampling technique was used to pick 30% of the total population.
The data collection instruments were questionnaires, interview schedules and
documentary analysis. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential
statistical techniques. The study revealed that free primary education has led to
an increased in enrollment. The resources therefore need to subsequently be
increased. The study recommends that infrastructural facilities and teachers be
increased so as to match the changes in increased enrollment and a similar
study be replicated in other l?arts of the country.
Citation
Post graduate Dploma in Education, University of Nairobi, 2013Publisher
School of education
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