February 2011

Management challenges facing implementation of free primary education in Kenya: A case of Keiyo district

In January 2003, the Kenyan government declared free primary education (FPE) in all public schools in the country as a fulfillment of the education for all (EFA) global commitment and strategy to give children universal primary education. This study examined the management challenges facing implementation of FPE in Kenya, a case of primary schools in Keiyo district. The study design used was descriptive survey method...

Author(s): Kipkoech Lydia Cheruto and Kyalo Wambua Benjamin,

February 2011

Roadblocks to the achievement of universal primary education in Africa

One of the millennium development goals (MDGs) is the achievement of universal primary education (UPE). It is seen as part of the child's rights and also as a force capable of freeing the child from ignorance, disease, poverty and making him a better human being. Africa is lagging behind in the pursuit of UPE and there are odds (roadblocks) working against its achievement. Such problems have been identified to...

Author(s): Williams P. Akpochafo and J. O. Ireyefoju