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A study to investigate the use of agricultural research as a tool for poverty reduction in Muranga county
(2010)
This study has attempted to explain that maximizing the contribution of agricultural research
with a view of reducing poverty, requires focusing both on improving productivity and ensuring
this use is sustainable and ...
The impact of post election violence on education in Kenya: a case study of the North Rift region of the Rift valley province
(2010)
The relationship between education systems and conflict presents policy makers
with a conundrum. Schools are almost always complicit in conflict. They
reproduce skills, values, attitudes and .social relations of dominant ...
The effects of internal school environment on performance. A case of Busia district secondary schools
(2010)
The world over, education is recognized to have both private and social returns. This
has been the justification by individuals, groups and the states in investment in
education. Challenges of educational achievements ...
Influence of public primary school headteachers' preparedness on their levels of management effectiveness in Kiambu district, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Accomplishment of educational goals to a large extent depends on proper school
, management under the guidance of head teachers. Head teachers playa ;'_Jy role in . the achievement of educational goals and objectives in ...
Managerial factors influencing the provision of distance education: the case of school of continuing and distance education, University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of managerial challenges on provision of DE at the faculty of external studies University of Nairobi. The study was guided by the following objectives; to find out ...
A study of causes and effects of drug abuse among students in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi West District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Drug and substance abuse has continued to ruin our youth and subsequently education despite various measures taken to stop it. So, there is need to curb this vice. This study aimed at finding out what makes students abuse ...
Evaluation of the effectiveness of pre-school curriculum in promoting environmental conservation and sustainability ethics in Kiambaa District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Degradation of the environment caused by unsustainable use of resources is a global concern. Environmental education is a vital tool in the development of enlightened opinion and responsible actions towards the environment. ...
Factors influencing use of ICT by Special Needs Education teacher trainees: a case of Kenya Institute of Special Education
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Although the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in mainstream education has its origins in the 1970s, it has only been in recent years that the government has recognized the importance of and paid ...
Impact of parenting styles on childrens academic performance in Milimani preschool in Westlands Divisions, Nairobi Province Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study focused on the four parenting styles: democratic, dictatorial, indulgent and uninvolving/neglectful, with need to establish their impact on preschoolers' academic performance. Each style is unique in terms of the ...
The predictive validity of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination scores in determining academic success of girls: a case study of National Public Secondary schools
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The purpose of the study was to examine the validity of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination scores in predicting academic successes for girl's students in secondary schools in Kenya using Kenya ...