ABSTRACT

The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and

magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also

the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and

society.

The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a

better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality

of special education for the deaf learners in central province Kenya. The method chosen

allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth

understanding of the topic under study.

Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.

After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency

across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research

study was presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives, and statistical figures.

This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to deaf education in the

country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have

responsibilities in the area of deaf education in Kenya.