Capacity Building Strategies for Faculty Members and CBC Implementation in Nairobi County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine capacity building strategies for faculty members that support CBC implementation in private universities in Nairobi County. A cross-sectional descriptive design that employed. Target population for the study was 26 private universities in Nairobi County. The study population comprised of 26 deans of schools, 26 chairs of departments, and 260 faculty members from the private universities in Nairobi, county, Kenya. The universities were categorized as Faith-based; church-based and private, private universities. A combination of semi-structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used to gather data. The study used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze data. Qualitative data was analysed thematically and presented in themes. Findings indicated a significant and positive effect of capacity building strategies and implementation of CBC (β = 0.078, t=4.487, p = 0.003). The implementation of CBC in Nairobi's private universities involves capacity-building strategies such as professional development workshops, peer mentoring, faculty learning communities, and administrative support, enhancing innovative teaching and assessment practices. However, challenges like insufficient training and financial limitations remain, necessitating continued investment in faculty development and collaboration among universities, government and stakeholders. The study recommends continuous training in modern teaching methods, technology integration and partnerships to share resources and best practices to support CBC implementation.