The announcement ofthe presidential election results' in 30th December 2007 led to an escalation of posts in various parts of Kenya. The post election violence experienced in Kenya since 30th December 2007 has resulted in a number of deaths and displacement of people from their homes in various parts of the country. Various sectors ofthe Kenyan society have been affected.
This paper examines the effects of the post election crisis on education in Kenya with reference to the learners, teachers, schools, access to quality education, psychological trauma, on going recovery efforts, the role of education and civil society in peace building. The paper finishes with short and long term recommendations that can be used to enhance education in the near future.
