Effectiveness of educational theories and practices in achieving national unity in Kenya

Introduction: Education in Kenya has been tasked since independence 1964 to be the tool of forging national unity among ethnic people Kenya. Surprisingly, negative ethnicity levels have escalated, as witnessed 1992, 1997, and 2007/2008 clashes. Purpose: The review investigated theories practices Kenyan education with regard promotion goals for unity. Methodology: This study employed critique a philosophical method investigating phenomena. critiqued respect how they influence attainment Results: lack metaphysical contact emphasise much individual progress opposed communal development. philosophies that underpin such pragmatism, existentialism humanism propagate Western perspectives African like communalism, hierarchical continuum, continuity. Recommendations: recommended curriculum changes History & Government ensure content therein does not elevate consciousness consciousness, new subject area Religious should introduced, Kiswahili considered Language instruction primary