The Influence Of Low-cost Boarding Primary Schools On Access And Retention In Arid And Semi Arid Lands: A Case Of Pomelo Division; Turkan County-kenya.

ABSTRACT This study examined the extent at which the introduction of low-cost boarding schools (initiated as one of the recommendations of the Sessional paper no.1 of 2005) has been effective in accelerating enrollment and retention rates in ASAL primary schools, since pupils in these schools are affected with unique problems such as, long distance to schools, insecurity, a nomadic lifestyle and high poverty levels. This study investigated issues and challenges facing these schools and the possible remedies. The study relied on the classical liberal theory which asserts that each person is bo…