Nongovernmental Organizations Contributions and Influence on Access and Retention in Public Secondary Education in Kajiado County, Kenya
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2024-12
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of sponsorship programs by Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on students' access to public secondary education in Kajiado County, Kenya. The research specifically focused on four objectives: first, to examine how NGOs working in public secondary schools improve access to education among marginalized students from low-income households; second, to evaluate the influence of NGO education scholarships on access to public secondary education; third, to determine the contribution of NGO provision of teaching-learning resources on access to public secondary education; and lastly, to assess the influence of NGO-provided educational infrastructure on access to public secondary education. A descriptive research design was adopted, targeting 507 teachers, 601 scholarship recipients, and representatives of 10 NGOs across 35 secondary schools in Kajiado County. A proportionate stratified random sampling method yielded a sample of 187 respondents, including teachers, students, and NGO staff. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews, analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, percentages, and frequencies) and inferential statistics (Spearman-Rho correlation and chi-square tests at a 0.05 significance level). Key findings revealed that NGO initiatives, including scholarships, teaching-learning resources, and educational infrastructure, significantly enhanced access to public secondary education. Scholarships facilitated enrolment and retention of students, while resources such as textbooks and laboratory equipment improved learning conditions. Additionally, NGO support in constructing and upgrading school infrastructure, including classrooms and sanitation facilities, contributed to improved access and retention rates. The study concludes that NGO programs play a critical role in promoting access to public secondary education for marginalized students in Kajiado County. It recommends stronger partnerships between NGOs, communities, and the Ministry of Education to enhance the effectiveness and reach of these programs. Further research is recommended to assess similar impacts in other counties across Kenya.
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A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Education (Educational Administration) in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning of Kenyatta University, December 2024.
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Florence Itegi