Effect of Free Basic Education on Improving Quality of Life in Kenya: Evidence from Machakos County

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of free basic education on improving quality of life in Kenya - evidence from Machakos County. Probit model was applied to model the empirical analysis. The findings of the study affirm that free primary and secondary education have increased school enrolment among the households in Machakos County. Regarding effect on the quality of life, primary school enrolment and completion rate following the introduction of free primary education is more likely to improve the quality of life albeit insignificantly. On the contrary, secondary school enrolment and completion rate are both more likely to improve the quality of life among the households in Machakos County.

Keywords: Free basic education, and probit model

JEL Classification: C32, C53