Authors: WALIMA DANIEL MUSONDA
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the benefits of free education and its impact on increased access to education in Kefulwa Zone in Nchelenge district. In this study, the researcher used a mixed method research design which involved the collection and mixing of both quantitative and qualitative data. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. This study revealed that, parents were facing a lot of challenges in terms of paying of fees for their children, hence, the introduction of free education has boosted the morale for both parents and their children for free access to education in Kefulwa Zone. The recommendation made in this study was that the government should continue with this policy of providing free education to all Zambian children in order to reduce illiteracy level and continue providing skills to all Zambian children.
