Master Theses and Dissertations(MST)
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A comparison of academic attitudes and aspirations of students in mixed and single-sex schools and their relationship to performance in Kenya certificate of education (K.C.E.) examination in Kakamega district Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The purpose of this study was to investigate, the relationship between students' academic aspirations, academic attitudes, sex, school-type, age, parental education and occupation on the one hand and performance in ... -
Role of boys’ empowerment on academic achievement among lower primary school boys in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Boy child empowerment is a topic that is emphasized among many educationists today. It has been proven that pupils who receive proper empowerment tend to excel academically as compared to their counterparts who do not. ... -
Influence of parents’ socio-economic status on child neglect in lower primary schools in Mekenene zone Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Parent child neglect is a global issue which is a threat to holistic development of children. Neglected children perform poorly in school. Research has shown that parent child neglect starts at home during the early years. ... -
Determinants of children’s engagement in outdoor play: case of Early Childhood Centres in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Outdoor play is a very important aspect of childhood. It comes with a list of social, physical, cognitive and emotional benefits. Studies that have been done internationally shows that children rely on environment play ... -
Influence of alcohol abuse on parental participation in pre-school children’s learning in Hilton slum, Kaptembwa, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)Research worldwide shows that the prevalence of alcohol abuse is on the increase and it has both genetic, and environmental causes with grave consequences for learning of children who live with parents where the problem ... -
The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
The Short and Long Run Philips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)The topic of the study was; The Short and Long Run Phillips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya. This paper determined the Phillips curve in Kenya both in the short term and long-run. The non- accelerating inflation ... -
The School Based Factors that Impact Inclusion of Learners with Physical Disabilities in Public Primary Schools in Kuria East Sub- County of Migori County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school based factors that impact inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in public primary schools in Kuria East Sub County, Kenya. This had been dictated by ... -
Teachers’ Readiness in Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Public Primary Schools in Gatanga Sub - County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a critical factor in ensuring improved quality education. Despite the many benefits that are known to be brought by integrating ICT in teaching and learning, ... -
Teachers’ Information Communication Technology Competence in Classroom Instruction in Day Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Kenya started taking the path to ICT policies in the 2000s; educators should be on the forefront to implement the curriculum in schools and other learning institutions whose competence and attitudes on ICT influence learners‟ ... -
Strategies Teachers Use in Implementing Integrated English Curriculum to Improve Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The performance in English in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kisii South sub-county has remained dismal. Studies have emphasized the use of learner centered strategies of teaching in order to improve the performance ... -
Small Scale Wood Carving Enterprises and their Contribution to Rural Livelihoods in Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-01)At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Performance of Registered Transport Savings and Credit Corporation in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)Corporate governance is of great importance for financial performance. In Africa, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have been growing as a strong tool to meet financial needs. This is because, ... -
Relationship between Staff Responsiveness and Self-Perception of Juvenile Delinquents in Public Rehabilitation Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)One of the measures the Kenya government has taken to rehabilitate and reintegrate child offenders who end up in the juvenile justice system back into the society is to establish rehabilitation schools. These include two ...
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A comparison of academic attitudes and aspirations of students in mixed and single-sex schools and their relationship to performance in Kenya certificate of education (K.C.E.) examination in Kakamega district Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The purpose of this study was to investigate, the relationship between students' academic aspirations, academic attitudes, sex, school-type, age, parental education and occupation on the one hand and performance in ... -
Influence of parents’ socio-economic status on child neglect in lower primary schools in Mekenene zone Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Parent child neglect is a global issue which is a threat to holistic development of children. Neglected children perform poorly in school. Research has shown that parent child neglect starts at home during the early years. ... -
Determinants of children’s engagement in outdoor play: case of Early Childhood Centres in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Outdoor play is a very important aspect of childhood. It comes with a list of social, physical, cognitive and emotional benefits. Studies that have been done internationally shows that children rely on environment play ... -
Role of boys’ empowerment on academic achievement among lower primary school boys in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Boy child empowerment is a topic that is emphasized among many educationists today. It has been proven that pupils who receive proper empowerment tend to excel academically as compared to their counterparts who do not. ... -
Influence of alcohol abuse on parental participation in pre-school children’s learning in Hilton slum, Kaptembwa, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)Research worldwide shows that the prevalence of alcohol abuse is on the increase and it has both genetic, and environmental causes with grave consequences for learning of children who live with parents where the problem ... -
The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
The Short and Long Run Philips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)The topic of the study was; The Short and Long Run Phillips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya. This paper determined the Phillips curve in Kenya both in the short term and long-run. The non- accelerating inflation ... -
The School Based Factors that Impact Inclusion of Learners with Physical Disabilities in Public Primary Schools in Kuria East Sub- County of Migori County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school based factors that impact inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in public primary schools in Kuria East Sub County, Kenya. This had been dictated by ... -
Teachers’ Readiness in Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Public Primary Schools in Gatanga Sub - County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a critical factor in ensuring improved quality education. Despite the many benefits that are known to be brought by integrating ICT in teaching and learning, ... -
Teachers’ Information Communication Technology Competence in Classroom Instruction in Day Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Kenya started taking the path to ICT policies in the 2000s; educators should be on the forefront to implement the curriculum in schools and other learning institutions whose competence and attitudes on ICT influence learners‟ ... -
Strategies Teachers Use in Implementing Integrated English Curriculum to Improve Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The performance in English in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kisii South sub-county has remained dismal. Studies have emphasized the use of learner centered strategies of teaching in order to improve the performance ... -
Small Scale Wood Carving Enterprises and their Contribution to Rural Livelihoods in Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-01)At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Performance of Registered Transport Savings and Credit Corporation in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)Corporate governance is of great importance for financial performance. In Africa, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have been growing as a strong tool to meet financial needs. This is because, ... -
Relationship between Staff Responsiveness and Self-Perception of Juvenile Delinquents in Public Rehabilitation Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)One of the measures the Kenya government has taken to rehabilitate and reintegrate child offenders who end up in the juvenile justice system back into the society is to establish rehabilitation schools. These include two ... -
Muundo na Uamilifu wa Kielezi katika Kishazi cha Kiswahili
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)This research endevoured to analyse the structure and functions of the adverb in the Kiswahili clause. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It is an important part of speech because ... -
Managing Crime through Streets Lighting Strategy, A Case Study of Shauri Moyo Estate Streets’ in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The enhancement of both physical and environmental security within a given area through the use of street lighting strategy is meant to promote a sense of safety and security in the people using such streets at night. This ... -
International NGO’S and Organizations in Slum Upgrading in Kibera Area, Nairobi County 1963-2003
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The study focused on International NGO’s (UNHABITAT) in Kibera from the years 1963- 2003 linking them to housing infrastructure. Housing infrastructure encompasses water and waste drainage systems, sanitation services and ... -
Implications of Psycho-Social Media Networking on Adolescents Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Nakuru East Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Most studies in Social media indicate that about 52% of the world’s population, including school going ones has been found to be frequent users of the social media networking. Despite this understanding few studies have ... -
Implications arising from judicial resolution of Presidential election disputes in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-12)In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the filing of presidential electoral disputes for purposes of resolution by the courts. This trend which can be observed globally has placed courts at the centre ...
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