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Evaluating language revitalization in Kenya: The contradictory face and place of the local community factor
(Nordic Journal of African Studies, 2008)As a result of the necessity to revitalize languages that have shown clear signs of endangerment, several proposals have been put forward by various studies (Paulston, 1994; Yamamoto, 1998; Landweer, 1998; Crystal, 2000; ... -
An Evaluation of How the SDA Christian Faithful Conceptualize the Changing Value of Chastity in Nyamira County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018-07)This paper is on a study that was carried out in the year 2017 on an evaluation of how the SDA Christian faithful conceptualize the changing value of chastity in Nyamira County, Kenya. This study was guided by Utilitarian ... -
An evaluation of secondary school principals’ perception of learning resources in free secondary Education era in Kenya
(Net Journals, 2013-10)This article reports on the findings from a quantitative research study on learning resources in Kenya’s secondary schools. The purpose of this study is to investigate the secondary school principals’ perception on the ... -
Evaluation of secondary school principals’ views on the use of untrained teachers in lesson delivery in a free secondary education system era in Kenya.
(IISTE, 2013)This article reports on the findings from a quantitative research study on the views of secondary school principals regarding the teaching competences of untrained teachers in free secondary schools in Kenya. Aim: To ... -
Evaluation of teacher factors associated with mathematics performance in primary schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 2012)The focus of this study was to investigate teacher-related factors associated with performance in mathematics in public day primary schools in Nandi Central district, Kenya. Seventy-four (74) mathematics teachers participated ... -
Evolutionary changes in thematic lyrics in songs with reference to the Akamba circumcision songs in Kenya
(MCSER Publishing, 2014-04)This study investigated changes of themes in Kamba circumcision songs with the aim of finding out the causes of these changes. The research was conducted at Nzyiitu, Kalimbui, Kaluilaa, Ngalange, Mwangea and Nzanzeni. The ... -
Examining Indicators of Contemporary Value of Chastity among SDA Families in Nyamira County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2018-06)Chastity is central value in sustaining moral standards related to sexual actions and maintaining family constancy to facilitate societal perpetuation. Most traditional societies value virginity for girls, and fidelity in ... -
Examining the teaching and learning resources related challenges facing small and medium-sized public secondary schools in Kenya: A comparative analysis
(Net Journals, 2014-04)This article reports on the quantitative research survey findings regarding the challenges related to the teaching and learning resources affecting small and medium sized public secondary schools in Kenya. The aim of this ... -
Existing Household Solid Waste Source Separation Practices and their Contribution Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management:
(World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024-01-06)Sustainable solid waste management is a global concern. An effective measure to improve the waste management levels and convert household solid waste into useful materials is to conduct source separation instead of just ... -
An exploration of extra linguistic factors of English – Kiswahili code switching in FM Industry in Kenya.
(Journal of Language Technology and Entreprenuership in Africa, 2009-03-26)The paper examines English and Kiswahili Code-switching (CS) in Kiss Fm and Easy Fm radio stations in Kenya.CS is a recently formed practice in Fm stations in Kenya. Liberalization of the air waves led to a shift in the ... -
Extrinsic Motivation Beliefs as Predictor of Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Applied Psychology, 2018)The present study investigated the extent to which extrinsic motivation beliefs predicted academic achievement in chemistry among students in public secondary schools in Kenya. The study was guided by Eccles-Wigfield’s ... -
Factors affecting teaching and learning in mother tongue in public lower primary schools in Kenya
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2016)Kenya has legislated a Language in Education (LiE) policy to use mother tongue in lower primary classes (class 1-3), yet the pupils in Tabaka Division of Kenya continue to perform poorly in national examinations. The purpose ... -
Factors Associated with Differential School Performance in the Gucha District of Kenya
(SAGE Journals, 2008-11)Emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) are common in children, and forecasting their prevalence in schools is of interest to both academic researchers and local authorities. Percentage of pupils eligible for free ... -
Factors Contributing to poor Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya.
(Kenya Journal Of Educational Planning Economics and Management, 2019-07)Performance of students is a product of socio-economic,psychological and environmental factors.Education plays a significant role in societal transformation and development.And progression to university or further training ... -
Factors Influencing Boy Child Retention in Public Secondary Education in Nyamira Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies, 2016-12)Despite the fact that the government of Kenya has introduced free day secondary education (FDSE) many school going aged students are at home, also repetition and dropout rate continues to rise. Although many studies have ... -
Factors Influencing Dropout of Learners with Disabilities in Regular Primary Schools in Kisumu East District, Kenya
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Factors Influencing Selection and Use of Media for Christian Religious Education Teaching and Learning
(2017)Christian Religious Education (CRE) is an important subject for moral and spiritual development. For it to be effectively implemented, teachers have to consider various factors influencing selection and use of media ... -
Factors limiting female access to science related programmes in technical training institutions in Nyanza region, Kenya
(MCSER-Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research, 2015)The low enrolment of female students in science related courses in tertiary institutions in Kenya has been in the public domain for some time and it is of concern to education policy makers. Women’s equal enrolment with ... -
Factors limiting the usage of ICT in the delivery of management services in public secondary schools in Siaya County
(Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2015-03)This study was set to determine the effect of integrating ICT use in the delivery of services in public secondary schools in Siaya County, Kenya. Although many secondary schools introduced computers in great numbers starting ... -
Faith based oganizations and the theology of poverty and death in Vihiga County, Kenya.
(AJP, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the role of the Faith Based Organizations in alleviating poverty in Western Kenya. Methodology: This study is a cross-sectional research that sought to give an examining and ...