Education and Skill formation for economic development in Kenya
Résumé
The government of Kenya concern with the mismatch between education outcomes and the
economic needs has led to several curriculum reviews but with little success. This article
examines the factors that shape skill formation for economic development in Kenya. It
draws on research carried out in Kenya to establish the global, national and local factors that
shape skill formation for economic development in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to
understand the mismatch between secondary education outcomes and the skill needs in the
Kenyan economy. The study used the construct of skill formation as a conceptual
framework. This framework takes into account the social, political and economic factors that
influence the demand for and supply of skills. Key participants in this study were
stakeholders in secondary education. The findings challenge some held assumptions about
the relationship between education and economic activities in developing countries