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A study to investigate the causes of poor performance of mathematics subject in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in Kangundo Division, Machakos District
(2006)
The main purpose of the project is to study the root causes of the poor
performance of mathematics in KCSE in Kangundo Division. The
researcher interviewed the 12 head teachers, 168 teachers 480 students. The
sample of ...
Technical efficiency in the delivery of health care services: : a case study of public hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
This study evaluates the technical efficiency and productivity of a sample of public hospitals in Kenya using the non-parametric techniques of data envelopment analysis(DEA) and a DEA based Malmquist Productivity Index ...
ICT and society : an exploratory survey on the role of internet on knowledge acquisition among Nairobi youth
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
Internet is integral in society is un-debatable, it was on this premise that this research sought to find out how the youth use the internet and how it has impacted on them with a bias on knowledge acquisition. The project ...
The effect of orphan-hood on the nutritional and educational status of children in Zambia
(2006)
The death of a parent occasion's severe trauma on a child. The loss a parent causes
emotional distress and deprives the orphaned child of nurturing, values, information and
discipline. The loss of a productive household ...
Effects of non-formal education (N.F.E.) on the nomadic pastoralists' children's participation in education in Kirisia division, Samburu district, Kenya
(2006)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of non-formal education
(NFE) on the Nomadic Pastoralists' Children's Participation in Education in
Kirisia Division in Samburu District, Kenya. Five research ...
The Factors that result in poor performance of science related subjects in secondary schools: : a case study of Kwale district schools
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
The research project consists of five chapters : chapter one which starts with the general description of the original meaning of the word science and its roots and the importance of science in life. This is followed by ...
Reading to learn in the content areas
(2006)
The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to investigate reading to learn with specific focus on Elimu teachers college in Kenya. The significance of this study lies in the fact that reading to learn is ...
Factors affecting performance in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E) English examinations in Nyamache division, Gucha district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting performance ill
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English examination in Nyamache Division, Gucha District. Five research questions were ...
Students' perception of the guidance and Counseling programme: A Comparative Study Between Secondary School Boys and Girls in Kericho District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The ever-growing complexity of the society coupled with social problems and rapid development of science and technology place a heavy demand on education. A student faces many difficult situations in today's life. He/she ...
The Quality of Basic Non-Formal Education
(2006)
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. NFE should be integrated to formal education system to ensure that there is
parity in the type of basic education provided
2. Ensure there are sufficient funds to support the operations of the centres ...