| ID | 155801 |
| Title Proper | Effect of cost-sharing policy on the dropout rates of public secondary school students in limuru district, kenya |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wambugu, Jedidah |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The qualitative case study explores the effect of cost-sharing policy on the dropout rates of students in public secondary schools in the Limuru district, Kenya. Interviews were conducted with students who returned to school after they had raised money for tuition, teachers serving on the school district committee and the head teachers. The cost-sharing policy was viewed as a burden that has increased dropout, repetition and absenteeism in schools. Children from poor backgrounds continue to be marginalised as some national schools charge exorbitant school fees. Based on the findings the study offers some recommendations for policy-makers to consider. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 52, No.7; Nov 2017: p.1011-1021 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2017-11 52, 7 |
| Key Words | Kenya ; Impact ; Dropout ; Cost-Sharing ; Secondary School Education |