Ireri, Jeremiah Wanjau2025-09-012025-09-012025-04https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/31333A research thesis submitted at the school of education and Lifelong learning in fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Studies) of Kenyatta University, April 2025 Supervisors: Dr. Ong’ang’a Hudson Ouko Dr. Maureen M. MweruenContextualization of the constraints affecting Competency based curriculum implementation Among pre-primary schools in Embu County, KenyaThesis