The free education policy in Kenya
The free education policy in Kenya: A critical review by: EUNICE GATHONI ABSTRACT Reforms in the education sector are necessary for any country as they enhace quality of learning outcomes.This can only be made possible through targeted and specific policies that are well thought out through the collaboration of all stakeholders;especially the government agencies.This article review looks into a major policy change in Kenya that is meant to reform the basic education offered in primary schools. It looks at a paradim shift, from a fee-paying system to the introduction of Free Primary Eduction (FPE). This was neccesiated by the need to improve quality and access to the target population.Educational reforms are beneficial in a country if the reforms benefit the intended target group. Immediately after independence,the newly formed government then ...