When asked to name specific changesin the education sector, most answersrelate to curriculum changes. Of those who said they are informed about changes, 4 out of 10 (41%) mention curriculum reforms. A further 26% are aware of the recent ban on leisure activities (such as prayer days, half-term, sports, prizegiving events) and visits. Far fewer Kenyans are informed about the Ministry of Education centrally procuring text books (8%) or the announcement that students will not be allowed to enter schools before 7.15am (6%).
SAFARI ya kuboresha elimu nchini inaonekana kuwa ndefu, baada ya utafiti mpya kubaini udhaifu katika ngazi ya elimu ya msingi ambako kati ya wahitimu watano, mmoja hajui kusoma hadithi ya kiwango cha darasa la pili.Matokeo hayo ya kitafiti yanakuja wakati Serikali ikiwa imefanikiwa vema katika kuingiza wanafunzi wengi katika shule za msingi, kama ilivyobainishwa kwenye Malengo ya Maendeleo ya Milenia (MDGs).