Introduction: Education in Kenya has been tasked since independence in 1964 to be the tool of forging national unity among the ethnic people of Kenya. Surprisingly, negative ethnicity levels have escalated, as witnessed in 1992, 1997, and 2007/2008 ethnic clashes. Purpose: The review investigated theories and practices in Kenyan education with regard to promotion of educational goals for national unity. Methodology: This study employed critique as a philosophical method of investigating phenomena. This study critiqued the theories and practices of education in Kenya with respect to how they influence the attainment of national unity. Results: Education theories and practices in Kenya lack metaphysical contact with the Kenyan people as they emphasise much individual progress as opposed to communal development. The philosophies that underpin education such as pragmatism, existentialism and humanism propagate Western metaphysical perspectives as opposed to African metaphysical perspectives like communalism, hierarchical continuum, and continuity. Recommendations: This study recommended curriculum changes in History & Government to ensure that content therein does not elevate ethnic consciousness as opposed to national consciousness, a new subject area African Religious Education should be introduced, and Kiswahili should be considered as the Language of instruction in primary education to ensure attainment of national unity.
This paper undertakes a philosophical analysis of the effectiveness of legislation in upholding sexual purity among teachers in Kenya. The Government of Kenya and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have enacted legislation to govern teachers' sexual conduct. However, analysis of the incidences of teachers' sexual abuse of their learners reveal that legislation merely creates awareness among teachers on the need to refrain from committing sexual offences. It does not stimulate their mind to think critically and make informed judgment concerning sexual purity. The study proposes incorporation of moral education in the Teacher Education curriculum, facilitated by the dialectical method of teaching which activates critical thinking and ultimate formulation of reasoned judgment.
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