Determinants Of Wastage In Public Primary Schools In Starehe District, Nairobi County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Education is important to both the individual and the society because it helps one to grow physically, mentally and socially. It also brings developments in the society. In particular the primary education lays the foundation for further education and training. Despite its importance, learners in primary schools seem not to participate fully due to dropout and repetition. This study, therefore, sought to establish determinants of wastage in public primary schools in Starehe District in Nairobi County. The key objectives of the study were to establish social and economic factors influ…