| dc.description.abstract | The idea of a smooth transition from primary to secondary school is part of a global push to
give all children a 12-year era of continuous learning. The high cost of secondary education in
Kenya contributed to the low transfer rate from primary to secondary school. The government
created Free Tuition Secondary Education and Free Day Secondary Education to lower the cost
of education and improve transition rates from primary to secondary school. However, this
movement has not resulted in a full transition rate in most sections of the country. This study
aimed to assess the influence of social economic status on the implementation of the 100
percent transition policy from public primary schools in Sololo Sub-County, Marsabit County.
The study used descriptive research design and the target population was 841 including one
Director of sub-County Education, 25 Heads of primary schools, 25 chairpersons of primary
schools BOM, and 790 KCPE candidates. The findings indicated that social economic status
and the implementation of the 100% transition policy were positively and strongly correlated
(r =.467, p =.00<0.05). The study concluded that parents' socioeconomic level had a favorable
and significant impact on how the 100% transition policy was implemented in public
elementary schools. The government should support parents through substantial subsidization
of tuition fees to ensure that children do not miss school due to a lack of school fees. The
government should develop programs aimed at creating awareness among parents on the
importance of taking their children to secondary schools. | en_US |
