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    Free primary education:
    (Kampala international international: College of Education, open and distance learning, 2010-11) Naomi, Chepkorir
    The challenges for teaching staff in any population are manifold and complex. The social and economic contribution of teachers cause global concern, as they affect not only the individual, but also his/her family and friends as well as the wider community and society. Recent research statistics has shown that the challenges faced by teachers in Kenya are expanding rapidly to the distraction of the society. Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus their arise an immediate need to conduct an investigation on the issue of great challenges faced by teachers on the introduction of free primary education. The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the causes, problems and impact of free primary education on the teaching staff in Kenya. 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 approach towards teachers welfare ,enforcing measures from the research findings to enable a better teaching environment for the teaching fraternity. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders who have responsibilities Ill the area of education Kenya.