To Assess the Policy of Free Primary Education and Pupils Academic Performance: A Case Study of Kapkugerwet Sub Location, Kericho District Kenya

Abstract

The major objective was to the assessment the policy of FPE and pupils performance in Kapkugerwet sub location. The study was conducted in Kericho - district. Children, community members, teachers, and political leaders were involved in the study. A total of 60 (sixty) participants, 15 children, 10 political leaders, 20 teachers, and 15 community members were involved in the study. The study used both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Findings show that it was noted that there was a very high level of illiteracy in the district and many of the people were uneducated. This was even cited in the education of the respondents in the sample size which raveled that a large number of the respondents did not go to school. It was reported that illiteracy was reduced with over 18.3% in Kapkugerwet sub location, Kericho district. Many of the people nowadays have access to school and at least they know how to read and write and also do something for themselves in terms of businesses because they can put in practice many of the class work. Recommendation were also made.