Education Policy as an Agenda for Elections 2017

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Education Policy as an Agenda for Elections 2017
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The provision of meaningful and satisfactory education and training is fundamental to Kenya’s development strategy. Specific government targets for the sector include realizing universal primary education, promoting equity and quality, and improving infrastructure and developing a national strategy for technical and vocational education and training.Though the result of Free Primary Education (FPE) implemented as from 2003 is promising in terms of increasing access to primary school education, maintaining high quality primary education continues to remain a challenge. Persons with disabilities and marginalized groups in non-formal settlements and arid and semi-arid areas (ASAL) face limited access, lower quality teaching as well as under-resourced learning environments.

Increased enrollment in primary schools has exacerbated the problems around infrastructure and learning resources prohibiting quality education for all learners. ough transition rate to secondary school has improved following FPE, secondary school enrollment remains comparatively low.
Government needs to invest more in the sector as universal education will not be achieved unless all children complete the full course of primary schooling. Government should ensure that students stay in school and that they receive quality education. Further development of the education in Kenya requiresmajor investments in critical areas including school access, retention and completion. By investing in education and training, Kenya would be able to build an educated and skilled workforce, encourage innovation, and also provides a solid foundation for lasting development.

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