A look at Kenya's Library System

Problem

Studies show that the Kenyan library system materials are scarce and the ones available are outdated and hence not relevant to the current Kenyan education system. 

KNLS (kenya national library service) has not been able to meet the teaching and learning needs of teachers and of students because they have given very little consideration to the present school curriculums.

On a visit to a number of Kenyan schools ,especially rural schools, you find that the schools don't even have a library room , let alone the books that would have been playing great roles in giving students a more effective education by increasing the quality and quantity delivered.

The aims of primary education in child-centered education reflect the interest and characteristics of the child and include such aspects as intrinsic interests (eagerness, curiosity, absorption) and autonomy (making independent judgements, choosing with confidence, self direction, learning  by discovery).

The library system implementation in the country should play a great role in developing the child’s self expression, self discipline, self reliance, utilization of senses and development of ability for clear logical thought and critical judgment. The approach should bring to mind a large  number of related terms - self expression, play way, learning by experience, inquiry and learning by discovery among others. Through these methods , the child is allowed to follow the natural course of his felt interests without arbitrary interruption. The teacher's role will hence change  from the controller of the learning to that of the organizer of education to an increasing extent, his role depends upon an ability to organize learning situations and manage the resources provided. Continue reading ...

One of the schools where we are building this library is in Zungulukani School in Kenta