Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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K School factors influencing the implementation of life skills education in public primary schools in Athi-River District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school factors influencing the implementation of life skills education (LSE) in public primary schools in Athi River district, Kenya. Five research objectives were set to ... -
Influence of occupational safety, health and environment on teachers' performance of duties in selected secondary schools of Limuru District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Today technological progress and intense competitive pressures bring rapid change in working conditions work processes and organization. These have consequently led to new hazards and risks to which workers are exposed to. ... -
Employee related factors influencing their perception on implementation of quality management system at Nairobi City Water and Sewarage Company
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Quality management systems have been adopted by many organizations as a way of ensuring continuous improvement in performance and customer satisfaction. Many studies conducted have concentrated on performance and benefits ... -
School based factors influencing students' academic performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Makadara District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to identify the school-based factors influencing students' academic performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in public schools in Makadara district, Kenya. ... -
Influence of headteachers' competence in financial management practices on infrastructure development in public primary school in Kieni East District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Since the set up of the first school in Rabai in 1846, school infrastructure development was done by the church and later by the community after development of independent schools. The development of education in Kenya and ... -
Impact of stigma and discrimination on uptake of HIV voluntary Counselling and Testing in Olenguruone Division, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Stigma and discrimination has been shown to influence people's attitudes and perceptions as well as utilization of the services provided under the interventions intended to prevent and reduce the spread of HI V/A IDS. This ... -
Influence of labour conditions on personal income growth for women working in Horticultural farms: a case of Tiamu Division, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Despite modernization of production, horticulture remains a labour intensive sector, with labour accounting for 50-60 percent of farm costs. A significant amount of this employment is temporary and female. Gender segregation ... -
Factors influencing enrollment of students in the Bachelor of Education (Arts) by distance studies at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the enrolment in B. Ed (Arts) programme in distance learning at the University of Nairobi. Distance learning is often described as the formalized learning ... -
Factors that influence small enterprise development among youth groups: the case of Bomachoge Constituency Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Small businesses are now increasingly being perceived as an important contributor to economic growth and development. They make significant contribution towards employment and wealth creation. They form the core of ... -
Factors influencing low female students enrolment in science based courses in tertiary institutions in Western Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Despite the high munber of career opportunities available in science and technology, the enrolment of female students in science based courses is still low. This study was conducted in tertiary institutions of western ... -
Influence of parental characteristics on enrolment of preschool children in Kuresoi Division, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to find out the influence of parental characteristics on enrolment of preschool children in Kuresoi Division, Nakuru County, Kenya. The study's objectives were to establish the relationship ... -
Factors influencing replication and utilization of water harvesting technologies for food production amongst small scale farmers in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)In 2006 the Water Harvesting for Food Security Project was conceptualized by the Ministry of Agriculture in order to address the problem of over reliance on rain fed agriculture by demonstrating simple water harvesting ... -
Leadership style factors that influence motivation of pre-school teachers in public pre-schools in Embu North District, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate how the head teachers' leadership styles influence motivation of pre-school teachers in public pre-schools in Embu North District. The study's objectives were to determine, ... -
Factors influencing success of youth enterprises in Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to provide information that would help in enhancing businesses owned by youth by establishing the factors that influence success of youth owned enterprises. Five research objectives were ... -
Influence of stakeholders role on performance of constituencies development fund projects a case of Isiolo North Constituency, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Since its introduction CDF has made a great impact, with numerous CDF projects coming up in the country. However, it is evident that CDF money is not managed in a transparent manner and that communities are not sufficiently ... -
Determinants of early marriage of the girl child in Malindi District, Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Early marriage remains a widely ignored violation of the health and development rights of girls and young women. Early marriage is culturally packaged as a social necessity, but in many cases this amounts to socially ... -
Challenges facing implementation of cash transfer program for orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya: a case of Iftin Location, Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to establish challenges facing the implementation of cash transfer programme in Iftin Location, Garissa County. Six research objectives were formulated to guide the study. The study used ... -
Challenges facing vulnerable children's' participation in public primary schools in Kasipul Division in Rachuonyo South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)All over the world, 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. The cballenges of educational acbievement ... -
Influence of head teachers' instructional supervision strategies on pupils performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public primary schools in Rumuruti Division, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the head teachers' instructional supervision strategies on pupil performance in KCPE in public primary schools in Rumuruti division, Laikipia West District. The ... -
Factors influencing solid waste management in Garissa municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study, aimed at ascertaining factors influencing solid waste disposal and management in Garissa Municipality. The task included; establishing whether the size of human capital directly influences solid waste management ...
