ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between poverty and the quality of education in primary schools in Karachuonyo North District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in primary schools Karachuonyo North District, and to investigate the role of the community on alleviating poverty and improving education in primary schools in Karachuonyo North District. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the school and students involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that poverty affected the academic performance of students negatively. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for students to leam well.

TABLE OF CONTENTS. 

DECLARATION ............................................................................... i 

APPROVAL. ...................................................................................... .ii 

DEDICATION .................................................................................... .iii 

ACKNOLEDGEMENT ...................................................................... .iv 

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................... v 

ABSTRACT .................................................................................... vii 

CHAPTER ONE ................................................................................. 1 

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1 

1.1 Background of the study ................................................................... l 

1.2 Statement of the problem .................................................................. 2 

1.3 Objectives of the study ...................................................................... 2 

1.3.1 General objective ....................................................................... 2 

1.3.2 Specific objectives will be to; ......................................................... 2 

1.4 Research questions .......................................................................... 3 

1.5 Scope of the study ........................................................................... 3 

1.6 Significance of the study ................................................................... .4 

CHAPTER TW0 ................................................................................. 5 

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ..................................................... 5 

2.0 Introduction ................................................................................... 5 

2.1 Poverty defined ............................................................................... 5 

2.2 Causes of poverty in Kenya ................................................................. 6 

2.3 Effects of poverty on provision of quality education .................................... 7 

CHAPTER THREE. ............................................................................. 9 

METHODOLOGY ............................................................................... 9 

3.0 Introduction ................................................................................... 9 

3.1 Research design ............................................................................... 9 

3.2 Study population .............................................................................. 9 

3.3 Sample framework ............................................................................ 9 

3.3.1 Sample size .................................................................................. 9 

3.3.2 Sample technique ........................................................................... 10 

3.3.3 Sample procedure .......................................................................... 10 

3.4 Methods of data collection .................................................................. 10 

3.4.1 Instruments .................................................................................. 10 

3 .4.2 Sources of data .............................................................................. 11 

3.5 Data processing and analysis ................................................................ 11 

CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................. 13 

DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS AND THEIR F1NDINGS .................................... 13 

4.0 Introduction ..................................................................................... .13 

4.1 Profile ofrespondents .......................................................................... l3 

4.2 Effects of poverty on the academic performance of the student.. ....................... .14 

4.3 Limited provision of school facilities, equipment and materials ......................... 15 

4.5 Poor nutrition, feeding habits and poor health among students in schools .............. 20 

4.6 Increase in school drop out.. .................................................................. 22 

4.7 Exposure of the students and staff to indiscipline .......................................... 24 

CHAPTER FIVE ................................................................................. 26 

SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSIONS .............................. 26 

Summary .............................................................................................. 26 

Conclusion ........................................................................................... 26 

Recommendations ................................................................................... 27 

REFERENCES ...................................................................................... 29 

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS .......................................................... 31 

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS ......................................................... .35