OBJECTIVES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN KENYA

Secondary Education should provide the learner with opportunities to:

1. acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for the development of the self and the nation;

2. promote love for and loyalty to the nation;

3. promote harmonious co-existence among the peoples of Kenya;

4. develop mentally, socially, morally, physically and spiritually;

5. enhance understanding and respect for own and other people’s cultures and their place in contemporary society;

6. enhance nderstandiflg and appreciation of inter-relationships among nations;

7. promote positive environmental and health practices;

8. build a firm foundation for further education and training;

9. develop ability for enquiry, critical thinking and rational judgment;

10. develop into a responsible and socially well adjusted person;

11. promote acceptance of and respect for all persons;

12. enhance enjoyment in learning;

13. identify individual talents and develop them;

14. build a foundation for technological and industrial development; and

15. develop into a self individual who appreciates work and manages time properly.