Poverty And Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Gar Sen Zone, Gars En Division, Tana Delta District, Coast Province, Kenya

The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on pupil's academic performance of the selected primary schools in Garsen Central Zone, Tana Delta District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in Garsen Central Zone, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Garsen Central Zone. The study employed a descriptive research design and the instruments used for data collection were questionnaires to the staff members of the schools …