Browsing Faculty of Education (FEd) by Subject "Kenya"
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The factors that influence utilization of functional literacy skills among adult education learners in Naivasha District, Rift , Valley Province, Kenya
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2009-06)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the utilization of functional literacy skills among adult education learners in Naivasha District of Rift Valley Province, Kenya. The study adopted ... -
Financial management practices of the head teachers in public secondary schools in Central division, Embu district, Kenya
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004)The purpose of this study was to research on financial management practice of headteachers in public secondary schools in central division, Embu district. Specifically the study sought to identify how the management of ... -
Human capital formation and family size choice in Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2007)Planners in many developing countries, including Kenya, are aware of the high population growth rate and its negative impact on human capital accumulation. When population growth is not checked its consumption component ... -
The impact of adjustment on the health status in sub-saharan Africa (SSA) : A case study of Kenya 1980-2000
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)Since the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programmes in Africa, there has been a raging debate on their expected outcome. There has been varying analytical reports on their impact on various sectors of the economy. ... -
The impact of counseling teachers on the administration of secondary schools in Homa-bay district, Kenya
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2008)The research project is concerned with counseling of teachers at work place. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of counseling teachers, on their administration of secondary schools in homa- bay district ... -
The impact of irrigation on the socio-cultural and economic lives of a rural community.The case of Yatta Furrow irrigation in Machakos District ,Kenya.
(Institute of Anthropology, Gender & African Studies, University of Nairobi, 1993)Focus on irrigation studies in general and Kenya in particular has been mainly on the large-scale irrigation projects. This study makes a departure from this trend and examines the impact of a small-scale irrigation project ... -
The influence of the sponsor on administration of public secondary schools in Mwingi district, Kenya
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2008)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the sponsor on public secondary school administration in Mwingi District. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. Research question one ... -
An investigation into administrative problems caused by over enrolment in public primary schools in Nairobi province, Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004-09)This study was conducted in Nairobi province, Kenya. The main purpose of this study was to examine the problems that are experienced by primary school headteachers in their administrative tasks pertaining to; finance, ... -
An investigation into alternative strategies of discipline in the absence of corporal punishment in the public secondary schools in Matungulu division, Machakos district, Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004)Corporal punishment has been used as a method of discipline in many schools until the withdrawal by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (2001). With discipline being so detrimental to existence of harmony ... -
An investigation into causes of poor performance in accounting at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (K.C.S.E.) in selected schools in Kiambu District, Kenya
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2004)This study is an investigation into the causes of poor performance in Accounting at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination in selected schools in Kiambu District. The objectives of the study are: a) ... -
Investigation into training needs of primary head teachers in financial management
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2006-07)The study focused on the training needs of headteachers in Financial Management in Central Division of Machakos District, Eastern Province. Financial Management was understood to encompass the spending of funds disbursed ... -
Management practices in Kenyan secondary schools since independence
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 1980-06)Since independence, the number of secondary schools in Kenya has continued to increase at quite an alarming rate. A midst different traditions and aims of starting the schools, a variety of practices in the management of ... -
The relationship between head teachers' characteristics and student involvement in public secondary school administration in Meru Central District, Kenya
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2007)The purpose of this study was to find out whether the involvement of students in public secondary school administration enhances or promotes effective management. Five research objectives were formulated to guide the ... -
A study of attitudes towards female administrators in mixed secondary schools in Machakos central and Kangundo Divisions in Machakos District, Kenya.
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)Gender issues have remained a thorn in the flesh of many gender sensitive individuals. While there are many factors that contribute to the female under representation in the school administrative structures, the head ... -
A study of teachers' perceptions on supervisory duties of public primary schools headteachers in Ol-Joro-Orok Division, Nyandarua North District, Kenya.
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2009)The purpose of this study was to analyze the teachers' perception on primary school headteachers' supervisory duties. The supervisory practices selected for the analysis included: leadership and decision making, communication ... -
A study of the factors influencing enrolment and completion rates in public-secondary schools in Rigoma Division of Kisii North District, Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2006)This study was aimed at investigating the factors influencing the enrolment and completion rates in public secondary schools in Rigoma Division of Kisii North District. The rate of Form One enrolment and the corresponding ... -
A study of the role of the sponsor in public secondary school administration in Kakamega district
(2003-08)This study is about the role of the sponsor in public secondary school administration. The study is a result of research on the perceptions of both sponsors and headteachers on what this role is and ought to be. The ...