By Anthony M. Wanjohi: This article deals with system of education in Kenya since 1963. It covers the first education system after Kenya’s independence, namely 7-4-2-3 and further provides an overview of 8-4-4 system before drawing a conclusion. 7-4-2-3 System of Education According to Ominde (1964), the chairman of the first educational commission in the…
Month: November 2016
Kenya Primary Education Syllabus Volume 1 and 2
Kenya Primary Education Syllabus is available in two volumes, namely volume 1 and 2. Volume 1 contains English, Kiswahili, Mother Tongue, Physical Education and Creative Arts. Volume 2 on the other hand contains Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and Hindu Religious Education. In each subject both the general and the…
The Background of Tusome Early Literacy Programme in Kenya
1.0 Background: Since Independence in 1963, the Government of Kenya has recognized the importance of education both as a basic right as well as a tool for achieving Social Economic development The current primary school population is estimated at 10.4 million children in both public and private primary schools. This rapid growth in primary school…
Tusome Early Literacy Programme Sounds Application
Tusome Sounds Application was developed by the Tusome Early Literacy Programme for primary school teachers in Kenya. The Programme is implemented by the Kenya Ministry of Education, Science & Technology with support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The application code is based on…