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In the last decade, the government of Kenya has emphasized the provision of education as a leading policy initiative. As a result, the government instituted the Free Primary Education (FPE) in the year 2003, which resulted in high enrolment of the pupils at the Primary level. However, costly school fees were found to be a major reason that the vast majority of primary graduates could not attend Secondary schools because their families could not afford the cost. The provision of Subsidized Secondary Education (SSE) is very important in Kenya given that the country is a low income one. SSE policy was launched in 2008 with an aim of ensuring that all primary pupils from class eight are able to continue well with secondary education. There are limited studies on the SSE programme currently and it is against this background that this study sought to shed more light on the programme. The purpose of this study was to establish factors influencing implementation of SSE policy on access and retention of education in public secondary schools in Bureti Sub-County. The study aimed at establishing the factors that influence effective implementation of free secondary education in public schools in Buret Sub-County, in Kericho County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population was the school Principals/Deputy Principals, Teachers, Sub-County Director of Education, District Quality Assurance and Standard Officer. Simple random, systematic and stratified sampling procedures were used. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected from the study. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics after data cleaning and coding. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequency counts, means and percentages while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Results of data analysis were presented using frequency distribution tables, bar graphs and pie charts. SPSS program was used in the analysis. The findings show that the major challenges facing implementation of FSE includes; Delay in disbursing the SSE funds, over enrolment of students leading to strained physical facilities, inadequate facilities, lack of funds from the government for expansion, acute teacher shortage, poor cost sharing strategies. Key intervention measures for mitigating the identified challenges includes; Government to release funds in good time to avoid straining relations between suppliers and schools management, increasing bursaries support from M.O.E, NGOS, CDF for continuing students, providing clear policy on fund disbursement and increasing FSE allocation per student among others.
Journal of Education and Practice
Constraints of Implementing Free Secondary Education in Mandera West Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya2015 •
International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP)
Government Financing of Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: Perceptions about Unit Cost of Education (UCE) to Students Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Must the Government Strain?2016 •
Journal of Education and Practice
The Hidden Costs of Free Primary Education and Their Implication on Enrolment in Kisii Central District, Kenya2013 •
In spite of the Republic of Kenya's (ROK) efforts to make primary education free and accessible to all, approximately 3.9 million children still remain out of school due to hidden costs (Census Report ,2009), hence the government's initial objective of every child attaining primary education remains unattained. In addition, prior researches have established increase in non-enrolment and drop-out in various parts of the country due to these hidden costs. The study sought to establish the hidden costs in the provision of free primary education and their impact on enrolment in Kisii Central District. The study was guided by the budget principal theory which emphasizes the balancing of three basic components in any ideal educational budget namely; educational programme, expenditure/cost and income/revenue for a successful education system. The study used a descriptive survey method, which was designed to investigate the hidden costs in the Provision of Free Primary Education and their impact on learning in Kisii Central District. Prior to the study, pilot study was conducted to ensure validity and reliability of the research instruments. Cluster random sampling technique was used to select 10% of the Head teachers and 10% of the parents from the sampled schools. This being a survey, the researcher used questionnaires and interview schedules as research instruments to collect data. The data were then analyzed with the aid of frequencies, averages, percentages and presented in tables, bar graphs and pie charts. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data: The study revealed that though the introduction of FPE Programme had greatly reduced the financial burden of public primary school going children, the parents still incurred some costs. It was established that on average parents spent Kshs 1674 per child on these costs. In addition the findings established that partially the hidden costs contributed to drop out rates as most parents were unable to meet the hidden costs of FPE. Further, the findings revealed that the government funding on FPE was inadequate and it was characterized by late disbursement. The results indicated that many public primary schools in Kisii Central District have insufficient physical facilities and learning resources. Conclusively, FPE implementation in Kisii Central District has not been effective as evidenced through educational wastage due to hidden costs of FPE; inadequate government funding among other factors. The study recommends government budgetary increase on FPE progamme so as to ease the financial burden met by parents, involvement of other stakeholders in funding FPE, timely disbursement of FPE funds to schools by the government among other recommendations as discussed in chapter five of the study. Significantly the study findings underscored the impact of hidden costs on the provision of FPE, which will enable education policy-makers and other stakeholders to cope with strategies for easing parents' cost-burden and ways of mobilizing funds to meet the cost of FPE programme to ensure its sustainability to avoid wastage in terms of human and material resources. Finally, the study has provided information that could form the basis for further critical assessment and evaluation of the FPE situation by future researchers to facilitate more concrete and valid solutions to the problem.
European Journal of Education Studies
Principals’ Perception of Challenges Undermining Effective Implementation of Free Secondary Education in Likuyani Sub-County, Kenya2019 •
Free Secondary Education (FSE) in Kenya was introduced in 2018 with an aim of enhancing access to secondary education in the country. This initiative however, has experienced challenges related to funding, infrastructure in schools and staffing shortages. In this regard, the study sought to examine principals’ perception of the challenges with a view to determining the extent to which the challenges could be undermining effective implementation of the programme in Likuyani sub-county. The study used ex-post facto research design. Data was collected by use of a personally delivered questionnaire from 52 principals who were randomly selected from a total population of 60 principals in the study area. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) programme version 20. Nominal scale data was analysed using frequency counts and percentages while ordinal scale data was analysed using t-test and ANOVA statistics. Gender of the principal had no statistically sig...
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal
County Education Bursary Fund Influence On Access To Secondary Education In Siaya County, Kenya2019 •
Effective education policy formulation and implementation are the pillars of successful education systems globally. Various policies aim at safeguarding and ensuring attainment of Universal Primary education UPE. In Kenya the success of free primary education is arguably hinged on successful formulation and implementation of various policies, which aim at expanding access ensuring retention and hence boosting transition and completion rates. However, despite existence of many elaborate policies, implementation of the same polices poses as a serious challenge to field administrators of basic education and managers. Although there is a significant increase in enrolment as a result of free primary education implemented by the government of Kenya since 2003 and establishment of new schools , there are still many obstacles in the Education sector that deny children access to primary education. Existence of challenges in FPE policy implementation hinders pupils from accessing quality education for free as stipulated in the policies provided. Challenges faced include; head teachers and their boards charging illegal levies in disguise ostensibly for services not financed by the government under FPE, lack of transparency in the use of Free primary education Funds, non- involvement of teachers and boards of management in policy implementation, partisan agitation against policies by teacher unions and populist politicians , and lack of capacity by education officials to strictly enforce the law against policy infringement, among others. This paper, presents these challenges as impediments to implementing free primary education policy in Kenyan schools. This paper is based on document analysis library survey as well as the authors experience in field administration of basic education. The paper recommends how to seal the existing gaps to ensure each child benefits from FPE for the sake of ensuring access retention completion and 100% transition to secondary school.
Journal of Education and Practice
Impact of Enrollment on the Quality of Learning in Primary Schools in Imenti Central District, Kenya2015 •
To promote participation and access to education, the government introduced free primary education. The introduction of FSE has resulted into increased enrolment at all levels which has been blamed for the poor performance of pupils in public primary school of Imenti Central District. The current study sought to determine the impact of enrollment on the quality of learning in primary schools in Imenti Central District. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. Purposive sampling was used to select 2 QASO officers in charge of Imenti Central district; giving a sample size of 382 participants. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used as tools for data collection. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The results of data analysis were presented using frequency distribution tables and bar graphs. The study established that high enrolment trends in primary schools led to overworking the staff members, inadequate teaching and learning facilities, poor sa...
International Journal for Innovation Education and Research
Influence of Government Funding on Academic Achievement of Public Secondary Schools in Nyamaiya Division, Nyamira County, Kenya2020 •
2021 •
The purpose of this research was to assess effects of FSE on quality of secondary education in Tanzania, a case study of Meru District Council and eventually suggest leadership and governance solutions that can help improve quality of education. It is a descriptive research designed to adopt the survey method using questionnaires and interviews. The study covered a sample of 162 respondents. The collected data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Findings of this study discovered that; student's enrolment increased which led to overcrowded classrooms, shortage of teachers, insufficient teaching and learning materials. But also, allocation of funds has revealed inadequacy. Furthermore, poor engagement of parents in the education of their children due to lack of clear education to parents and guardians concerning FFE provision which in turn affects student's academic success and achievement. The recommendation of this study is that the government should develop a strategic plan to overcome the declining quality indicators as well as revise the amount disbursed per student often. Also, parents and the community at large should become more actively involved in running of schools to ensure accountability and transparency of school management.
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Kouadio Olivier N’ZUE
RÉPUTATION ACADÉMIQUE DES UNIVERSITÉS PUBLIQUES DE CÔTE D’IVOIRE À PARTIR DES ÉVALUATIONS DU CAMES ET DES CLASSEMENTS DES UNIVERSITÉS DE 2012 À 20202021 •
Acta Informatica Medica
Wavelet Transform as a Helping Tool During EEG Analysis in Children with Epilepsy2021 •
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