http://repository.lukenyauniversity.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/1/12 2026-06-12T20:06:44Z 2026-06-12T20:06:44Z Jeniffer, Ndini Muinde Dr. Winfred, Kaleli Dr. Charles, Mwambela http://repository.lukenyauniversity.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/1/72 2025-02-24T19:10:04Z 2024-09-20T00:00:00Z

INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS ON THE TRANSITION RATE OF GIRLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MANDERA EAST SUB-COUNTY KENYA Jeniffer, Ndini Muinde; Dr. Winfred, Kaleli; Dr. Charles, Mwambela Chemistry plays a critical role in development of thinking skills, creative problem solving, precise communication as well as teamwork skills for 21st century socioeconomic development. Despite Chemistry playing an important societal role, students continue to perform poorly in Chemistry in national examinations. In Mukaa Sub-County of Kenya, very few students attained the required grade of C+ in Chemistry. The study’s main aim therefore was to assess factors influencing Chemistry performance in KCSE among learners in public secondary schools in Mukaa Sub-County. The study assessed how: Student’s attitude, teacher motivation, teaching and learning resources influence Chemistry performance in KCSE among learners in public secondary schools in Mukaa Sub-County. The study was founded on social cognitive theory, self- efficacy theory as well as Plato and Socrates’ perspectives on teaching and learning. It targeted School headteachers, Chemistry teachers and Form Four students from all the public secondary schools in Mukaa Sub-county. Slovins formula was used to come up with a sample of 12 secondary schools out of the 42 public schools in Mukaa sub county. From each of the schools, purposive sampling was used to select head teachers, Chemistry teachers and students. The study therefore had a sample of 156 respondents comprising 12 head teachers, 24 teachers of Chemistry, and 120 form four students who take Chemistry in those schools. Students were selected among the students in the previous end-of-term examinations. Questionnaires were used to collect data. SPSS were used to aid in data analysis. Descriptive statistics comprising frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to organize findings. Chi-square tests were used to establish relationships. Tables were used to present the study findings. The study found that students generally had negative attitudes towards chemistry subject terming it as a complex subject. Majority of students were from poor backgrounds and therefore lacked necessary resources for learning Chemistry. Teaching resources were also found to be inadequate. The findings showed that poor preparedness of teachers in Chemistry was brought about by heavy workload. Chi-square analysis showed that students attitude (p=0.000) and teaching resources (p=0.021) were significant at 95% confidence level. Cramer’s V values showed that student’s attitude (v=0.680) had a greater influence than teaching resources (v=0.305). The study therefore concluded that poor Chemistry performance in KCSE among learners in secondary schools in Mukaa sub-county could have been caused by students’ negative attitudes and inadequate teaching resources. It was recommended that secondary schools in Mukaa sub-county to hire motivational speakers in order to change their poor perception of Chemistry. In addition, the ministry of education should commit more Chemistry teaching resources to secondary schools. Benchmarking with schools performing well in Chemistry should also be done where students can visit and learn. The study also recommended that teachers use audio-visual equipment and internet-based programs to teach Chemistry.

2024-09-20T00:00:00Z Johara, Mohamed Abdi DR. Ruth, Kimeu Dr. Kimani Njoroge http://repository.lukenyauniversity.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/1/71 2025-02-24T19:00:18Z 2024-08-28T00:00:00Z

INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS ON THE TRANSITION RATE OF GIRLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MANDERA EAST SUB-COUNTY KENYA Johara, Mohamed Abdi; DR. Ruth, Kimeu; Dr. Kimani Njoroge ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the Factors Influencing Transition Rate of Girls in Secondary Schools in Mandera East Sub-County, Kenya. Although a number of studies have been done on factors affecting access, performance and transition in secondary schools in other parts of the Country, no specific study had been carried out on factors influencing transition rate of girls in secondary schools in ASAL regions particularly in Mandera County, Kenya despite free secondary education. The study is based on the following objectives: to determine the factors that affect transition in secondary schools among girls within Mandera East Sub- County. To assess the perception of the girl-child and the view of the community regarding educating girls, to identify the local people’s suggestions and mitigation measures for addressing the problem and identify the key challenges that prevent girls from accessing secondary education despite free secondary education and remedies. The total population for this study was 640 respondents which consisted of 60 teachers, 400 students and 180 parents. The study was conducted in Mandera East Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya. The study focused on four secondary schools in which 400 students were involved. The target group included a sample of 9 teachers, and 27 parents. The study used simple random sampling technique to select respondents, particularly teachers and parents. The current study has deduced that the current transition rate of the female students in Mandera East Sub-County has been increasing from Form One to Form four averaging a transition rate of 90.18 percent. The study established those early marriages and female genital mutilation are the socio-cultural factors influencing the transition rate of girls in secondary schools in Mandera East Sub-County. FGM, nomadic lifestyle, parents' level of education, poverty, distance from home to school, and harsh climatic conditions are key challenges that prevents girls’ from accessing secondary education despite free secondary education in Mandera East Sub-County. The parent's level of education; parents’ guide their daughters more often concerning education; and parent attitude influences girls’ transition to secondary education in Mandera East Sub-County. The study recommended that the local administration should monitor the transition of girls to secondary school; parents or guardians found practicing FGM on their daughters should be prosecuted; and the government and NGOs should conduct civic education to help both girls and parents understand the importance of education. This is a Masters Thesis in Education Planning

2024-08-28T00:00:00Z ABDULLAHI, ISSACK SAMOW http://repository.lukenyauniversity.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/1/43 2022-12-01T13:48:35Z 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z

ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES INFLUENCING PUPILS DISCIPLINE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MANDERA EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA ABDULLAHI, ISSACK SAMOW Good discipline is essential for the establishment of a safe and respectful environment for learning because all stakeholders focus on teaching and learning process. The emotional, social and moral progress of children is dependent on good discipline. This study aimed at determining the administrative practices influencing pupils’ discipline in public primary schools in Mandera East Sub-County. The specific objectives included; to determine how sensitization of school rules and regulation influence pupils’ discipline, to establish whether strengthening of guiding and counseling services influence pupils’ discipline, to examine how administration of punishment influence pupils’ discipline and to assess whether involvement of pupils’ representatives in decision making influence pupils’ discipline in public primary schools in Mandera East Sub county. The study was guided by Social Cognitive Learning Theory. This study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The study targeted 30 head teachers and 200 teachers in Mandera East Sub-County. Simple random sampling was used to sample nine head teachers and systematic random sampling to sample 60 teachers. The study used questionnaire, interview guide and document analysis as the tools for data collection. The tool was tested for validity and reliability through a pilot test. Both descriptive analysis and inferential statistics were used for data analysis using SPSS. Ethics of anonymity and confidentiality, voluntary participation and fair reporting were observed before, during and after carrying out the study. Findings showed that; there is a significant relationship between sensitization on the school rules and regulation and pupils discipline (p=0.048), a significant relationship between strengthening guidance and counselling and pupils discipline (p=0.003), a significant relationship between administering punishment effectively and pupils discipline (p=0.021), and a significant relationship between involving pupils representatives in discipline management and pupils discipline (p=0.007). The study recommends that; there should be forums to constantly remind pupils on the rules and regulations, guidance and counseling in primary schools should be reinforced through capacity building, the school should adopt different disciplinary strategies in dealing with pupils who are involved in disciplinary cases, and school administrators need to embrace leadership style that appreciates the importance of consensus in decision making.  

2022-11-01T00:00:00Z ALIKHEYR, ABDI MOHAMED http://repository.lukenyauniversity.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/1/42 2022-12-01T13:44:28Z 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z

INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN MANDERA EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA ALIKHEYR, ABDI MOHAMED Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the economic development of a country. This study sought to assess the influence of covid-19 pandemic on strategic performance of micro and small enterprises in Mandera East Sub-County. The specific objectives of the study are; to establish the effect of MSMEs survival on strategic performance of micro and small enterprises in Mandera East Sub-County. To establish the effect of staff laying off on strategic performance of micro and small enterprises in Mandera East Sub-County. To establish the effect of MSMEs ability to repay on strategic performance of micro and small enterprises in Mandera East Sub-County. To establish the effect of demand and supply on strategic performance of micro and small enterprises in Mandera East Sub-County. The target populations was 2000 SMEs by the year 2020. A stratified random sampling approach was used for the study to ensure the presence of the key subgroups within the sample; the sample size was 100 respondents. Questionnaires were used in collecting information from 100 SMEs from Mandera East Sub count. The pilot study was conducted on 15 SMEs Mandera West Sub County. The data was then analyzed by the use of SPSS software. The study found out that whether MSMEs have come up with innovative ways to survive, majority of respondent disagreed. On whether there is risk losing their employment permanently if the threat of COVID-19 and associated containment measures persist. On whether MSMEs experienced a larger decline in businesses activity compared to medium and large firms, majority of respondents were neutral. On whether Covid 19 outbreak has led to shortage of essential products and services for MSMEs, majority of respondents disagreed. On whether the outbreak of COVID-19 has severely affected the MSMEs current performance and the overall business performance, majority of respondents were neutral. The study concluded that MSMEs have not come up with ways to survive through the pandemic and stay in operations. Majority of respondents were unsure on the future prospects of their businesses surviving the pandemic. The extent of decline in business activities could not be determined with certainty. Some essential products were available although they were in small quantity. Most MSMEs had capital but experienced the decline in their business operations. The study recommended that MSMEs owners and managers should come up with ways of surviving the ongoing pandemic like diversifying to other products. The government should provide funds that will caution MSMEs from the effect of the pandemic. The government should help MSMEs streamline it supply chain operation through removing barriers that causes shortage of goods and services for MSMEs.

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