Factors Affecting Radio Broadcasts to Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Public Primary Schools in Rangwe Division, Homa Bay County

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) develops Interactive Radio Lessons (IRLs) for learners in all levels of education apart from the university. The major aim of the broadcast is to widening accessibility to education. The purpose of the study was to establish how different transmission modes affect the accessibility of the radio broadcast to schools within Rangwe Division, Homa Bay County. The study used descriptive survey design. Data collection was done using semi structured questionnaires and observation schedules. The data collected was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively using descriptive statistics with the help of Statistical Professional Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20. The findings showed that absolute majority of schools were not accessing radio broadcasts to schools programme due to; lack of functional radio sets in schools, electricity, Poor radio signal receptions, and lack of sensitization in schools. It is recommend that stakeholders of radio broadcasts to schools programme like KICD, MOEST, KBC, TAC Tutors or AEOs, schools and other education sectors should liaise and work together to achieve the common goal of the programme which is equal access toeducation for all learners