INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN REALISING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN REALISING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Kenya Institute of Special Education - National Conference on Inclusive Education, 17th – 18th March 2016, Nairobi, Kenya
ABSTRACT
Education is a fundamental right that is enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya (Laws of Kenya, 2010). In realising this right, the Government of Kenya has ratified international treaties as well as enacted national policies on quality education for all. To support the provision of education for all children in Kenya, the government continues to dedicate massive resources to the education sector. For instance, in fiscal year 2015-2016, the government allocated 22.3% of the national budget to education (KNBS, 2016). With the global commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically goal 4 on Inclusive and equitable quality education for all, the government has invigorated its commitment to provide inclusive, quality and equitable education.
