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Academic performance of mature age students in universities and associated factors
(African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI)., 2019)The study aimed to establish the academic performance of mature age students in universities and associated factors. Along with increases in nontraditional student enrollment comes an increasing percentage of working ... -
Analysis of Teachers’ Work Characteristics in Enhancing Discretionary Work Effort in Public Secondary Schools in Isiolo County
(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2022-10)The Ministry of Education (MoE), Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and principals are expected to create a conducive environment that enable teachers to demonstrate discretionary work effort in secondary schools. This ... -
Assessment of Home-Based Factors Contributing to Church Absenteeism in Methodist Churches of Kenya in Nyambene Synod, Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2022-10)Regular church attendance is often an indicator of Christians’ commitment and faith in God. It follows then that absenteeism undermines both the Christian faith and the ability of the church to meet ministry goals. The ... -
Assessment of School-Based Clinic as a Health Service Provision Model in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Education, 2021-09)The Government of Kenya has made an effort in facilitating access to healthcare by students through the development of a standard manual on safety and health in schools and introducing a unique NHIF program for students ... -
Assessment of Students’ Participation in Making Decisions on their Welfare Matters towards improving Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Education, 2021-09)The discipline of students in secondary schools is a global concern. Research has shown that failure to involve young people in decision making affects their conduct and behaviour. The government of Kenya directed all ... -
An Assessment of the Challenges Facing Implementation of Guidance and Counselling Programme in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Lugari Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020-10)Students studying in public secondary schools in Kakamega County, Lugari Sub-County have a range of challenges,which include, deteriorating academic performance, drug and substance abuse, low self-esteem, socially unacceptable ... -
An Assessment of the Challenges Facing Implementation of Guidance and Counselling Programme in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Lugari Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020-10)Students studying in public secondary schools in Kakamega County, Lugari Sub-County have a range of challenges,which include, deteriorating academic performance, drug and substance abuse, low self-esteem, socially ... -
Assessment on the Effect of Executive Functioning Disorders in Vulnerability to Depression among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Advanced Psychology, 2022)Purpose: Assessment on the effect of executive functioning disorders in vulnerability to depression among adolescents in secondary schools in Meru County, Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design ... -
Availability of Learning Resources and Management of KCSE Irregularities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2022-10)Examinations play a critical role in the education sector in assessing learners' knowledge and skill mastery. Therefore, they must be credible and free of irregularities. However, over the years, Kenya has seen an increase ... -
Critical Analysis of Personal Medical Health Insurance as an Approach to Managing Student Healthcare in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2021-09)Provision of healthcare to secondary school students is paramount. However, in Kenya, this undertaking is often curtailed by inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, food insecurity, high poverty levels, and unemployment ... -
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF ISLAMIZATION OF IGEMBE PEOPLE THROUGH MIRAA TRADE IN MERU COUNTY
(International Journal For Research In Educational Studies, 2018-08)This study undertook a critical analysis of the impact of Islamization of Igembe people through miraa trade in Meru County. The research interest was provoked by the gradual and emerging prominence of Somali Muslims ... -
Democratization of Student Leaders’ Elections and its Effect on Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2021-09)Democratization of student leaders’ appointment by way of allowing students in public secondary schools to elect their leaders is one of the approaches designed to enhance student discipline. However, the link between this ... -
Determinants for Retention Rates in Primary Schools in North Horr Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya
(African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI)., 2020-07)Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to assess determinants for learner’s retention in primary schools in North Horr Sub County, Marsabit County, Kenya. It adopted Vincent Tinto’s model of learner’s departure ... -
Determinants of Performance in Mathematics among Girls in Public Primary Schools in Isinya Sub-County, Kajiado County Kenya
(International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Education and Humanities, 2022-10)Mathematics is very important in various fields covering a wide range of academic activities undertaken by pupils in primary schools. It forms a solid foundation for future academic success. The purpose of this study was ... -
Effect of Monitoring Teachers’ Records on Teachers’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2022-10)The goal of this study was to establish the effect of monitoring of teachers’ records on teachers’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya. The research employed mixed ... -
Effectiveness of NHIF in addressing Students’ Healthcare in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2021-09)Health insurance helps cushion people from healthcare costs and facilitates equity in access to health facilities and services. The Government of Kenya has invested in a unique NHIF program, namely EduAfya, for public ... -
Effects of Comprehension Monitoring on Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Nakuru West Sub- County, Kenya
(International Journal of academic research in business & social sciences, 2019-11-24)Academic performance has remained elusive as different cohorts of learners perform differently in national examinations. However, previous studies on academic performance of pupils have explored the question from an ... -
Effects of Cooperative Thinking Skills Training Intervention on Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Nakuru West Sub-County, Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing Journal of Education, 2019-09)Academic performance has remained elusive as different cohorts of learners perform differently in national examinations. Previous studies on academic performance of pupils have explored the question mostly from environmental ... -
Efficiency of Methodist Church of Kenya Pastoral Programs in Addressing Orphans’ Spiritual Needs in Day Secondary Schools in Imenti North sub County
(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2022-10)Pastoral care program is used in schools to offer learners spiritual assistance while ensuring their overall well-being is catered for by designated pastors. There are various responsibilities bestowed upon licensed ... -
Enhancing Evangelism through Education Sponsorship: A case of Church Sponsored Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 2021-07)Evangelism means proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that people may believe in God through Him, for the sake of their salvation and inheritance of the kingdom of heaven. Evangelism is crucial to the church's mission ...
