Financing mechanisms in early childhood education in Kenya: A case of Kakamega county
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Date
2015
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Journal of Education Research and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
The study investigated the financing mechanisms in ECE centres in Kakamega County using
descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling was used to select 3 sub- counties giving 30 % of the
population. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to select 30% of the ECE centres. Head
teachers and one ECE teacher from each ECE participated in the study. However where more than one
teacher was found in an ECE centre, simple random sampling through balloting was used to select the
one to participate. The DEOs and DICECE Officers of the selected districts were selected purposively to
participate in the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the ECE head
teachers and teachers, interview schedules from the DEOs and DICECE officers and observation
schedules used to collect data on availability of physical facilities. The instruments were validated
through expert judgement and pilot-testing. The findings revealed that parents were the main financiers
of ECE programs. The study recommended that; ECE should be streamlined within the policy of free
primary education.
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Stakeholders, Finances, Early Childhood Education Centres
Citation
Sitati, Emily M. Kennedy, Bota Ndirangu, Mwangi. (2015). Financing Mechanisms in Early Childhood Education in Kenya: A case of Kakamega County. Journal of Education Research and Behavioral Sciences Vol. 3(8), pp. 273-286, October 2014.