Factors influencing implementation of free secondary education. a case of Lugari District

Abstract

This study set out to investigate the challenges facing the implementation of Free Secondary Education in Lugari District and to examine the preparedness of the school administration, roles of parents, and suggested solutions to challenges facing the implementation of free secondary education in Lugari district. Different studies have , been done in different parts. Since the inception of Free secondary education, there was increase in enrolment of students and parents enrolled their children thinking education was totally free.

The objectives of the study were to determine the preparedness of the secondary school administration in preparation of free secondary education; the role of parents in implementation of free secondary education. Survey design was used used for this study as it gathered information the way they were in the field.

The study established that there were various challenges that faced of FSE. The government did not do enough public awareness, the management of the schools challenges and government policies challenge and government support challenge. The study concluded that there is need for the government to carry-out public awareness before implementation of any education programme and it should involve all the stakeholders.

Based on the findings, that there was no piloting before implementation of free secondary education hence to minimize the challenges there is need to involve all stakeholders for any programme. There is need for further research to be done on the sustainability of the programme.