The impact of Free Primary education on withdrawing children from child labour in Ekalakala – Zone Machakos District of Kenya
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Date
2008-09
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
The researcher noted with concern that the number of children living under difficult
circumstances were on upward trend in terms of enrolment since the introduction of free
primary education. He further felt that the school establishment lacked the necessary means
to cater this category oflearners
The researcher set out to investigate way and means of alleviating the problem and
difficulties facing these children. He opted to use the quantitative approach in collection of
data since he had to use numerical figures in analysis and presentation of finding. The
researcher used Teachers as his subjects and targeted population of200 teachers within
Ekalakala Zone in Machakos District.
The researcher used the questionnaires as a tool of collecting data since his respondents were
all literate. The result of the research indicated statistical significant levels of the prevalence
of this category of learners and the low trained manpower present
The research concluded that there was need to critically address the plight of these children
and recommended teachers and community awareness campaign through inset, training
course, Chiefs baraazas and further research in this area to strengthen his research findings.
Description
Research report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of bachelor of Education of ECPE Kampala International University Uganda
Keywords
Free Primary education, Children, Child labour, Kenya