Innovative Delivery Models: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Delivery Modes for Alternative Approaches to Basic Education in Samburu County, Kenya

Abstract

This study assessed the delivery mode of the AABE programme. AABE was introduced by the Kenya Government, religious entities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with the aim of promoting access to basic education and enhancing Universal Primary Education for all (UPE). However, school enrolment and literacy levels in Samburu have been low, at (44%) and (12%) respectively, raising the need to examine the success of AABE in meeting the envisaged purpose. The study tested one hypothesis, namely, AABE mode of delivery in Samburu County. The study applied a survey research design and collected data from both primary and secondary sources. Three structured questionnaires were used for 400 learners' household heads and 56 teachers in charge of the 56 AABE Centres and 10 AABE providers. Secondary data were obtained from the Ministry of Education offices, AABE Centres, libraries and the internet. A stratified random sampling technique was used to sample the 400 respondents. Data was presented using frequency tabulations, chi-square, multiple regressions and correlation analyses. The findings were as follows: AABE mode of delivery was with (91.1%) of the respondents who stated that it was inappropriate because it was static like a school-based approach. The study recommended, therefore, that AABE Centres be increased and made more mobile. The study recommended that more studies be done on the viability of AABE in other nomadic pastoral areas and encompass other variables.