Abstract
The study sought to investigate the role of the community in inhibiting girls' access and participation in formal education in Marsabit County-Kenya. As one of the marginalized counties in Kenya, the county had among the highest rate of illiteracy in Kenya with 68 per cent of residents with no formal education. The study involved a total of 128 informants, including school girls, boys, parents, and local leaders. The study utilized three main tools in data collection; interviews, focused group discussions and whole community mapping. The study found out that the selected four communities did not have adequate number of role models for girls; there were cases of teenage pregnancy, early marriages and practiced 'girl booking' that affected girls' participation in formal education. The study recommends tripartite efforts by the national government, county government of Marsabit County, and civil societies involved in advocacy of girls' education to particularly involve boys in their interventions to ensure that all girls access schools.
Highlights
Commitment to provide Universal Primary Education (UPE) is a goal pursued by nations worldwide more-so in developing nations
This paper focused on the community environment and how it holistically inhibits or facilitate education of girls
The findings indicated that the community was fairly safe for both boys and girls
Summary
Commitment to provide Universal Primary Education (UPE) is a goal pursued by nations worldwide more-so in developing nations. Governments support provision of basic education especially primary education for it is positively correlated to economic growth and future opportunities for citizens’ individual growth. According to Webster [15], primary education forms a strong foundation for future educational opportunities and lifelong skills. The primary education cycle is associated with skills and knowledge deemed crucial in contributing to economic development. The accumulated knowledge helps in reducing poverty and promoting gender equality in the world. Primary education is seen as a fundamental human right that frees children from ignorance and enhances their capacity to tackle poverty [14]. Primary education is seen as a vital foundation for economic growth
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