A STUDY OF PARTICIPATION IN FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION AMONG THE PASTORALIST COMMUNITIES IN MANDERA DISTRICT

Abstract

This study is on participation in free primary education among the pastoralist communities in Mandera District it presents an analysis of the data collected from primary school, teachers and pupils, education officials school management committee’s and parents. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The purpose of the study The purpose of the study was to investigate the participation in Free Primary Education among the pastoralist’s communities in Mandera district. Main objective: The main objective of the study was to investigate the participation in free primary education amongst the pastoralist’s communities living in Mandera district. Specific objectives1.To investigate those factors that has led to low participation in Free Primary Education among the pastoralist communities in Mandera District. 2.To identify administrative factors in schools that directly or indirectly affect participation in Free Primary Education among the pastoralist communities in Mandera District. 3 To investigate the effects of physical facilities in schools on participation in Free Primary Education among pastoralist communities in Mandera District. 4. To investigate the parents’ attitudes towards free primary education in Mandera District. 5. To assess the attitudes of learners towards Free Primary Education in Mandera District6.To establish the strategies that could be used to improve participation in free primary education in Mandera District.