Large class sizes in public schools affect quality of teaching and learning

The government has made considerable investments in inclusive, quality education. The most transformative policy initiative the government has undertaken so far is ensuring all children who sat the KCPE exam transitioned to secondary school.[Standard]

The government has made considerable investments in inclusive, quality education. The most transformative policy initiative the government has undertaken so far is ensuring all children who sat the KCPE exam transitioned to secondary school.

While this is laudable, it resulted in congestion in classrooms. The massive transition did not trigger a corresponding expansion of infrastructure and other accessories in secondary schools. The 100 per cent transition meant there was a need for additional teachers, classrooms, laboratory and library facilities, and for boarding secondary schools, additional dormitories.