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== Country education policy ==
== Country education policy ==
In 1963 the Kenyan government promised free primary education to its people. This promise did not take effect until 2003. Citizens are expected to contribute to the education fund by paying fees, taxes, and labour services. After contributing, most parents did not have the money to pay for their children’s education and were subsequently locked out of the school system.
In 1963 the Kenyan '''government promised free primary education''' to its people. Citizens were expected to contribute to the education fund by paying fees, taxes, and labour services while most parents did not have the money to pay for their children’s education and were subsequently locked out of the school system. This promise did not take effect until 2003. In 2007 the government issued a statement declaring that from 2008, secondary education would be heavily subsidised, with the government footing all tuition fees.


Teachers strike often due to irregular payment of their wages. The teachers were responsible for collecting fees payments from student, with their wages being held until all fees were collected. Many children were forced to drop out of school simply because they could not afford it. Teachers would often send children home during the final exams in order to pressure parents into paying the fees.


Now that education is free, attendance has increased and there is a shortage of teachers and classrooms with children not getting sufficient attention from teachers due to the overcrowding of classrooms. This is a result of both children attending that could not afford to before, and children being taken out of lower-tier private schools in order to take advantage of free education. This has created demand for low cost private school where parents that could afford to pay the fees can send children to learn in a better environment.
But now that education is free, attendance has increased and there is a '''shortage of teachers and classrooms''' with children not getting sufficient attention from teachers due to the overcrowding of classrooms. This is a result of both children attending that could not afford to before, and children being taken out of lower-tier private schools in order to take advantage of free education. This has created demand for low cost private school where parents that could afford to pay the fees can send children to learn in a better environment. Some believe that a solution for the overcrowding in schools is to create more vocational training programs in order to creat alternative routes to employment.  


Some believe that a solution for the overcrowding in schools is to create more vocational training programs in order to create alternative routes to employment.


Kenya introduced the current 8-4-4 system in 1985. This means that grades one through eight are in primary, grades nine through twelve are in secondary, and then graduates spend four years in university. The 8-4-4 system was created to help those students who do not plan to pursue higher education. It has helped reduce the drop out rates and help those that leave primary school find employment.
The growth of Kenya's education sector has exceeded expectations, also for '''higher education''': after the first university was established in 1970, five others have been created and the demand for higher education has resulted in the formation of many private universities. But although Kenya has its own universities, some parents choose to send their children to different countries; many believe that the United Kingdom has the best universities, and that it would be a great opportunity for their children to attend a university there. Kenyan universities are also more difficult to get accepted to due to extremely high demand for higher education and there is not nearly enough room in the universities.


The growth of Kenya's education sector has exceeded expectations. After the first university was established in 1970, five others have been created. The demand for higher education has resulted in the formation of many private universities.


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The Kenyan government is slowly, but surely working to make education in Kenya better. The first twelve years of school are now free, although this has introduced the '''issue of overcrowding''' that now needs to be dealt with. The funding from the UK will help reconstruct some of the schools and hopefully make them a better learning environment.


Although Kenya has its own universities, some parents choose to send their children to different countries. Many believe that the United Kingdom has the best universities, and that it would be a great opportunity for their children to attend a university there. Kenyan universities are also more difficult to get accepted to due to extremely high demand for higher education and not nearly enough room in the universities.


The Kenyan government is slowly, but surely working to make education in Kenya better. The first twelve years of school are now free, although this has introduced the issue of overcrowding that now needs to be dealt with. The funding from the UK will help reconstruct some of the schools and hopefully make them a better learning environment.
The '''Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)''' strives to make all Kenyans literate and its vision is '''Quality Education for Development'''. The MoEST has set specific targets against key priorities:
# Universal Primary Education (UPE) by 2005 and Education for All (EFA) by the year 2015;
# Achievement of Transition rate of 70% from Primary to Secondary from the current rate of 47% by 2010;
# Enhanced access, equity and quality in Primary and Secondary Education supported through capacity building for 45,000 education managers by 2005, and construction / renovation of physical facilities/equipment; and
# Developing a National Strategy for technical and vocational education and training in 2004, leading to the rehabilitation of physical facilities and equipment and making sure that Vocational and Technical Institutions are appropriately equipped by 2010
:'''Source''': [http://www.education.go.ke/ Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)]




'''Educational Institutions''':
* [http://www.tsc.go.ke Teachers Service Commission] which takes care of registering, recruiting, employing, assigning, remunerating, promoting, transferring, disciplining, delegating teachers and it has the function to Compile, publish, amend the ''Code of Regulations for Teachers''. It's goal is to ''to keep under review standards of education, training, fitness to teach appropriate to persons entering the service.''
* [http://www.kie.go.ke Kenya Institute of Education]
* [http://www.puib.go.ke Public Universities Inspection Board] which lists all sessional papers, parliament acts such as the '''Education Act''', draft legislation, information on Kenya universities and tertiary  institutions, reports, news ...


'''Source''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Kenya Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education]


'''Relevant Document''': '''[http://www.puib.go.ke/Legislation/Education.pdf Education Act (PDF)]'''


'''Sources''':
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Kenya Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education]
* [http://www.kenya.go.ke//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6&Itemid=31 Government's web site - Education]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Kenya Wikipedia's page Education in Kenya]


== Country education system ==
== Country education system ==

Revision as of 09:45, 9 February 2009

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Kenya in a nutshell

Map of Kenya, originally from the CIA web site

The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the northeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest, with the Indian Ocean running along the southeast border. The country is named after Mount Kenya, a very significant landmark and the second among the highest mountain peaks of Africa.


The capital city is Nairobi, Kenya's official language is English while the national language is Swahili.


Kenya has an estimated population of 34 million people with approximately six million people living in the urban areas. It has a diverse population comprising of 42 ethnic groups. Kenya is 582,646 sq km2 and it is the world's 47th largest country.


Kenya is a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President is both the head of state, of government and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the National Assembly.


Source: Wikipedia's page on Kenya

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Country education policy

In 1963 the Kenyan government promised free primary education to its people. Citizens were expected to contribute to the education fund by paying fees, taxes, and labour services while most parents did not have the money to pay for their children’s education and were subsequently locked out of the school system. This promise did not take effect until 2003. In 2007 the government issued a statement declaring that from 2008, secondary education would be heavily subsidised, with the government footing all tuition fees.


But now that education is free, attendance has increased and there is a shortage of teachers and classrooms with children not getting sufficient attention from teachers due to the overcrowding of classrooms. This is a result of both children attending that could not afford to before, and children being taken out of lower-tier private schools in order to take advantage of free education. This has created demand for low cost private school where parents that could afford to pay the fees can send children to learn in a better environment. Some believe that a solution for the overcrowding in schools is to create more vocational training programs in order to creat alternative routes to employment.


The growth of Kenya's education sector has exceeded expectations, also for higher education: after the first university was established in 1970, five others have been created and the demand for higher education has resulted in the formation of many private universities. But although Kenya has its own universities, some parents choose to send their children to different countries; many believe that the United Kingdom has the best universities, and that it would be a great opportunity for their children to attend a university there. Kenyan universities are also more difficult to get accepted to due to extremely high demand for higher education and there is not nearly enough room in the universities.


The Kenyan government is slowly, but surely working to make education in Kenya better. The first twelve years of school are now free, although this has introduced the issue of overcrowding that now needs to be dealt with. The funding from the UK will help reconstruct some of the schools and hopefully make them a better learning environment.


The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) strives to make all Kenyans literate and its vision is Quality Education for Development. The MoEST has set specific targets against key priorities:

  1. Universal Primary Education (UPE) by 2005 and Education for All (EFA) by the year 2015;
  2. Achievement of Transition rate of 70% from Primary to Secondary from the current rate of 47% by 2010;
  3. Enhanced access, equity and quality in Primary and Secondary Education supported through capacity building for 45,000 education managers by 2005, and construction / renovation of physical facilities/equipment; and
  4. Developing a National Strategy for technical and vocational education and training in 2004, leading to the rehabilitation of physical facilities and equipment and making sure that Vocational and Technical Institutions are appropriately equipped by 2010
Source: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)


Educational Institutions:

  • Teachers Service Commission which takes care of registering, recruiting, employing, assigning, remunerating, promoting, transferring, disciplining, delegating teachers and it has the function to Compile, publish, amend the Code of Regulations for Teachers. It's goal is to to keep under review standards of education, training, fitness to teach appropriate to persons entering the service.
  • Kenya Institute of Education
  • Public Universities Inspection Board which lists all sessional papers, parliament acts such as the Education Act, draft legislation, information on Kenya universities and tertiary institutions, reports, news ...


Relevant Document: Education Act (PDF)


Sources:

Country education system

Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education


Higher education

Kenya Higher Education Profile, by the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE)


Universities in Kenya

Public Universities

  1. Kenyatta University - Kahawa, Nairobi
  2. Moi University - Eldoret
  3. Nairobi University - Nairobi
  4. Egerton University - Njoro, Nakuru
  5. Maseno University - Maseno, Kisumu
  6. Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology - Juja, Thika
  7. Kenya Armed forces technical college (KAFTEC) - Nairobi
  8. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology - Kakamega
  9. Kenya Polytechnic University College - Nairobi
  10. Kenya Technical Teachers College - Nairobi
  11. Kimathi University College - Nyeri

Private Universities

  1. Africa Nazarene University – Kajiado
  2. Aga Khan University, Highridge, Nairobi
  3. Catholic University of Eastern Africa CUEA - Karen, Nairobi
  4. Daystar University - Hurlingham, Nairobi
  5. East Africa School of Theology - Nairobi
  6. Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK)
  7. Gretsa University – Thika
  8. Kabarak University - Kabarak, Nakuru
  9. KCA University-Ruaraka, Nairobi
  10. Kenya Highlands Bible College - Kericho
  11. Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) - Meru
  12. Kiriri Women's University of Science & Technology (KWUST) - Westlands, Nairobi
  13. Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (N.E.G.S.T.) - Karen, Nairobi
  14. Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST) - Kilimani, Nairobi
  15. Pan Africa Christian University - Nairobi
  16. Scott Theological College - Machakos
  17. St. Paul's University Theological College - Limuru
  18. Strathmore University - Nairobi
  19. United States International University (USIU-A) – Kasarani, Nairobi
  20. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton - Eldoret
  21. Mt Kenya university - Thika

Colleges in Kenya

  1. Africa college of social work - KCB plaza, Jogoo road
  2. St. Andrew's Pre-Medical College - Mumbasa, Mumbasa
  3. Nairobi Institute Of Business Studies - Cooperative Bank House
  4. Nairobi Institute of Technology - Westlands
  5. Alphax College, Eldoret
  6. Amani College
  7. AUGAB Computer College, Garissa
  8. Augustana College - Kasarani, Nairobi
  9. Australian Studies Institute (AUSI), Westlands Nairobi
  10. Bandari College – Mombasa
  11. Baraton College – Baraton, Nandi Cenral Kapsabet
  12. Baraton Teachers' Training College,Nandi Cenral Kapsabet
  13. Career Training Centre, Nairobi
  14. Century Park College, Machakos
  15. Coast Institute of Technology
  16. College of Management Sciencies, Nairobi CBD
  17. Compugoal College, Nairobi
  18. Computer Pride Training Centre - Nairobi
  19. Cornerstone Training Institute - Nairobi
  20. Digital Resource Center (DRC) - Karama Estate, Nakuru
  21. East African School of Aviation - Embakasi, Nairobi
  22. East Africa School Of Journalism(EASJ)Jamuhuri show ground
  23. East African School of Media Studies, Nairobi
  24. Eldoret Polytechnic - Eldoret
  25. Elgon View College - Eldoret
  26. Government Training Institute (GTI), Mombasa
  27. Graffins College - Westlands, Nairobi
  28. Great Lakes University, Milimani Kisumu
  29. Gretsa University, Thika
  30. Gusii Institute of Technology, Kisii
  31. Hemland Computer Institute – Thika (Thika Arcade 5th Floor)
  32. Hi-tec Institute of Professional Studies, Mombasa CBD
  33. Holy Rosary College - Tala
  34. Institute of Advanced Technology, Loita House, Loita Street, Buruburu, Nairobi
  35. Institute of Advanced Technology Campus, Westlands
  36. Institute of Zaburi Technologies -{Nairobi} {CBD}
  37. Inter-Afrika Development Institute - NACICO Plaza 4th Floor Nairobi
  38. International college of Kenya, Nairobi/Machakos
  39. InterWorld College, Nairobi
  40. Kabete Technical Training Institute, Kabete
  41. Kagumo College
  42. Kamagambo Teachers College - Sare Kamagambo, Rongo
  43. Kenya College of Communications Technology - Mbagathi, Nairobi
  44. Kenya Forestry College, Londiani
  45. Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) - Kabete
  46. Kenya Institute of Development Studies (KIDS) Nairobi
  47. Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), Nairobi
  48. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication - South C, Nairobi
  49. Kenya Institute of Professional Studies - Nairobi
  50. Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) - Kasarani, Nairobi
  51. Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) - CBD, Nairobi
  52. Kenya Medical Training Centre (KMTC)
  53. Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi CBD
  54. Kenya School of Monetary Studies - Ruaraka, Nairobi
  55. Kenya School of Professional Studies (KSPS) - Parklands, Nairobi
  56. Kenya Science Teachers College - Jamhuri, Nairobi
  57. Kenya Technical Teachers College – Gigiri, Nairobi
  58. Kenya Utalii College - Nairobi
  59. Kenya Water Institute - South C, Nairobi
  60. Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - Naivasha
  61. Kericho Teachers College – Kericho
  62. Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology – Kiambu
  63. Kigari Teachers College – Embu
  64. Kilimambogo Teachers College - Kilimambogo
  65. Kima International School of Theology (KIST) - Kima, Western Province of Kenya
  66. Kimathi Institute of Technology - Nyeri
  67. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute - Riruta, Nairobi
  1. Kisii College (Egerton Campus) – Kisii
  2. Kisumu Polytechnic - Makasembo, Kisumu
  3. Kitale Technical Institute, Kitale
  4. Machakos Institute of Technology – Machakos
  5. Mawego Technical Institute, Kendu Bay
  6. Meru Technical Institute - Meru
  7. Migori Teachers college, Migori
  8. Moi Institute of Technology - Rongo, Migori
  9. Moi Institute of Technology, Rongo
  10. Mombasa College – Mombasa
  11. Mombasa Polytechnic – Mombasa
  12. Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI) – Mombasa
  13. Mosoriot Teachers College – Eldoret
  14. Murang'a Institute of Technology – Murang’a
  15. Nairobi Institute of Technology - Westlands
  16. Nairobi Technical Training Institute
  17. Narok Teachers College – Narok
  18. Narok Teachers Training – Narok
  19. National Youth Service Engineering Institute - Nairobi
  20. Nairobi Aviation College, Nairobi
  21. Nkabune Technical Institute
  22. Oshwal College - Parklands, Nairobi.
  23. Pan African School of Theology (PAST) - Nyahururu, Kenya
  24. PREMESE Africa Development Institute, Vision Plaza, Msa Rd. Nairobi
  25. Railway Training School - South B, Nairobi
  26. Ramogi Institute of Science & Technology
  27. Regional Training Institute - CBD, Nairobi
  28. Riccatti Business College of East Africa
  29. Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology - Nakuru
  30. Rift valley Technical Institute - Eldoret
  31. Rochester Business School - View Park Towers, Nairobi
  32. Sagana Institute of Technology
  33. Pioneer's Training Institute -Nairobi, Umoja 1, Mutindwa junction
  34. School of Professional Studies - Parklands, Nairobi
  35. Shalom Information Technology Center, Shalom House, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi
  36. Shanzu Teachers College - Shanzu, Mombasa
  37. Skynet Business College - CBD, Nairobi
  38. Star Media Institute - South B Estate, Southgate Ctr 1st Floor, Nairobi
  39. Starnet College - Nairobi
  40. Stonebic College - Westlands, Nairobi
  41. St Mary's school of clinical medicine, (Mumias)
  42. SMA Swiss Management Academy- New Muthaiga, Nairobi
  43. Tambach Teachers Training College - Kerio Valley, Rift Valley
  44. Tangaza College
  45. Taznaam Tutorial College - Nairobi
  46. The Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi
  47. The Regional Institute of Business Management, Nairobi CBD
  48. Thika Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – Thika, Landless
  49. Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu
  50. Universal Group of Colleges - Nairobi CBD
  51. Vision Institute of Professionals (Nairobi & Mombasa)
  52. Thika Institute of Technology - Thika
  53. Royal Institute of Applied Sciences - Meru
  54. Nairobi Film School-Kipande Road(opp National Museum of Kenya)
  55. Motion City international -Multimedia school (Nairobi Kenya)
  56. Naivasha Computer & Business Studies College (Naivasha Kenya)
  57. Bible College of East Africa; Kasarani, NAIROBI
  58. Mt Kenya University;General Kago Road,THIKA
  59. Rehoboth College (Nairobi, Ngumo area)
  60. Eagle College of Management Studies
  61. Rift Valley Institute Of Science & Technology, Nakuru.
  62. Rift Valley Technical Traning Institute
  63. St.Joseph Vocational Training Centre Mlolongo.
  64. Emanex Computer College, Kahawa
  65. Elix Centre of Informatics, Lokichar-Turkana.
  66. Regional Institute of Business Management Studies – {Nairobi} {CBD} {Pioneer House)


Sources:

Higher education reform

Administration and finance

The facilities in some public universities are so small that when incoming freshman arrive most of the upper classmen have to be sent home for a while to make room. Universities, like primary schools, lack the funds that are needed. There are not nearly enough computers, and labs are small and unequipped. Some students will pay a little more to go to private universities because they do not want involved with the competition for admission. Also, private universities have better facilities and computer labs.


The UK Government is giving Kenya seven billion shillings (ninety-seven million US) to help support the free education system. The extra money will be used to improve the health programs in all schools. Also, it will be used in purchasing books and learning materials for all of the schools. The money will also go towards expanding secondary education and universities. Reconstruction will occur in classrooms and improvements in water and sanitation facilities.


Source: Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education


Quality assurance

“The Commission wishes, through this Website, to present an overview of higher education in Kenya and to inform the public of the quality assurance mechanisms which have been put in place in the sector.”


“The Commission of Higher Education developed the “Establishment of Universities - (Standardization, Accreditation and Supervision Rules, 1989” (PDF), which provide for the establishment and accreditation of Universities. Accreditation in Kenya means public acceptance and confirmation evidenced by award of a Charter, which a university meets and continues to meet the standards of academic excellence set by the Commission. For any institutions to be accredited, the Commission must be satisfied that the institution concerned has adequate physical, human, library and financial resources, viable relevant academic programmes and sound structure of governance.”


The Guidelines can be downloaded online in PDF format:

  • Guidelines for preparing a Proposal for the Establishment of a Private University
  • Guidelines for Developing Rules & Regulations Governing the Conduct
  • Guidelines for Preparing Curriculum of Academic Programmes
  • Guidelines for Establishment of University Libraries and Facilities
  • Guidelines for Preparing Charters and Statutes


Sources:

There is also the Kenya National Examinations Council but at first glance it’s not clear if this is meant for HEIs.

Country's HEIs in the information society

Source: Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA) - Educational Technology Initiative: report on Kenya (PDF - 14 pages)


Towards the information society

Information society strategy

Virtual initiatives in HE

African Virtual University (AVU) is located in Kenya. More info to follow

References

  1. Government of Kenya – official web site
  2. Government’s web page on Education
  3. Ministry of Education
  4. Wikipedia's page on Kenya
  5. Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education
  6. Kenya Higher Education Profile, by the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE)
  7. Wikipedia’s page on Kenyan Schools and Universities
  8. Wikipedia’s page about Kenyan education
  9. The Commission of Higher Education (EN)
  10. Guidelines for Commission of Higher Education Accredidation
  11. Establishment of Universities)(Standardization, Accreditation and Supervision) Rules, 1989 (PDF)
  12. Kenya National Examinations Council
  13. Public Universities Inspection Board
  14. Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA) - Educational Technology Initiative: report on Kenya (PDF - 14 pages)

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