The Factors Affecting The Implementation Of Free Primary Education In Makuyu Division, Murang' A South District-Kenya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of free primary education on the academic pe1formance of pupils in Makuyu division, Marang'a south district of Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine if poor physical facilities affects the implementation of free primary education; detennine if lack of enough trained teachers affects the implementation of free primary education; determine if high teacher- pupil ratio affects the implementation of free primary education and determine if poverty level of parents affects the implementation of free primary education. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires which were administered to the staff members of the schools who were involved in the study. Findings were presented and inte1preted in the relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that free primary education had been affected as regard to the quality of education. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to making a policy that ensures that the quality of education is not compromised.