of Universal Free Primary Education; A case study of Karuri Zone, Kiambaa Division, Kiambu East District, Kenya
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2009-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
Our focus is on the global economic recession that is threatening to d ea! a m ajar
blow to the African continent, already reeling under poverty and disease. While
Western governments are preparing packages to bail out distressed companies in
their home countries, the state of affairs in Africa is rather gloomy as the continent
relies heavily on foreign aid.
A recession can only worsen the situation for the already burdened continent hence
the need for continued support from Western countries through the United Nations
and the Bretton Woods institutions.
The G-20 summit recently allocated US$19 billion from the US$250 billion 'Special
Drawing Rights' to the poorest, least developing countries. This aid will surely go a
long way in alleviating the impact of the global economic • recession on
Africa.Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus their arise an immediate
need to conduct an investigation on the issue of academic performance on the influx
of pupils.
The study adopted a descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to
obtain a better understanding of the impact of free primary education on academic
pe,formance of pupils. 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 practice in the implementation of
free primary education in face of the looming global recession. It is designed for
policy makers, planners and stakeholders who have responsibilities in the education
Description
A research project submitted to the Institute of Open and
Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirement for the Award of a Bachelor
'Degree in Special Needs Education
of Kampala International
University.
Keywords
Universal Free Primary Education, Economic Recession, Implementation, Impact, Kiambu East District, Kenya