Change and Continuity of Indigenous Education among the Endorois Agro-Pastoralists of Baringo, Kenya, 1895 – 2010

Abstract

Education whether indigenous or modern plays an important role in the society. The Endorois community has not embraced well modern education due to effects of indigenous education which is still practiced. This study was guided by objectives which was drawn from statement of the problem. Indigenous education is the art and science of acquisition and transmission of desirable content and methodology from one generation to another or within the same generation. The study investigated change and continuity of indigenous education among the Endorois Agro-Pastoralist of Baringo; Kenya, 1895-2010. The Endorois community is one of the minority group of Kalenjin Speaking ethnic group found in Kenya. They are traditional inhabitants of Baringo where the study was carried out and they still practice some aspects of indigenous education. This study utilized structural-functionalism theory and articulation of modes of production theory. This study also utilized Ex-post facto research design. In order to ensure validity of instruments and for reliability, external and internal criticism was used. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques was used to enhance comprehensive and orderly collection of data by use of interview schedule and focus group discussion. Data was analysed qualitatively through deduction of themes basing on the objectives of the study. The findings of this study would be useful to policy makers in the field of education, social sciences and other relevant fields in formulating policies that would integrate relevant knowledge, skills attitudes and values into current educational system from indigenous education of Endorois community.