Effectiveness Of Free Primary Education Policy On Academic Performance Of Primary Schools In Kandara Division, Kaguthi Village In Kandara District, Central Province, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Recent research statistics has shown that the free primary education introduced in the

year 2003 had lead to a large influx of pupils into primary schools. Kenyans cannot

afford to complacent about it, thus their arises an immediate need to conduct an

investigation on the issue of academic performance on the influx of pupils.

The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to

obtain a better understanding of the impact of free primary education on academic

performance of pupils. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and

intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study.

Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.

After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency

across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research

study was presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives. and statistical figures.

This report provides suggestions for more effective practice in the field of free primary

education and measures based on the lessons learned from practical experience of the

programme. It is designed for policy makers. planners and stakeholders who have

responsibilities in the education sector in the country.,

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