Free secondary education is one of the steps taken by the Kenyan government towards the attainmen... more Free secondary education is one of the steps taken by the Kenyan government towards the attainment of Education For All and Millennium Development Goals. Learning in Kenya secondary schools has met several challenges since the introduction of Free Secondary Education. This book explores some of these challenges and the possible remedies. The findings of this study indicate that the education stake holders are facing major challenges in the implementation of the policy with inadequate teachers, inadequate teaching and learning facilities, political influence, poor/inappropriate publicity, lack of teacher motivation and morale and increased enrollments. The book recommends that the government should enhance community participation and develop simple but clear guidelines that should be shared with all stakeholders defining government’s role and all the stakeholders’ obligations in the policy as well as cautioning politicians about giving inadequate/improper information about the policies.
Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to assess determinants for learner’s retentio... more Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to assess determinants for learner’s retention in primary schools in North Horr Sub County, Marsabit County, Kenya. It adopted Vincent Tinto’s model of learner’s departure in investigating the phenomena. Problem statement: The Kenya government has continued to improve the provision of education for all (EFA) as evidenced by the introduction of free primary education which was started by the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) government in 2003. Despite effort by the government across the country, learners in North Horr Sub County which has nomadic and pastoralist communities have experienced challenges in acquiring the basic education because of social-cultural factors such as cultural rites, early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among others. Research methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design and obtained data from 5 head teachers, 50 members of teaching staff and one Area Education Officer ...
This study investigated on retention and dropout rates in primary schools in North Horr Sub-Count... more This study investigated on retention and dropout rates in primary schools in North Horr Sub-County. Theoretical framework used in this study was based on Vincent Tinto’s model of learner departure. This model has had the greatest influence on the understanding of learner’s retention. The sample was 56 respondents who included 5 head teachers, 50 members of teaching staff and one Area Education Officer (AEO). The study employed a descriptive survey research design, questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The validity and reliability of the research instruments was established before collecting data. The study elicited an understanding of the multifaceted nature of the factors affecting retention and dropout rates of pupils in schools in North Horr SubCounty. Findings of the study showed that the majority of factors are culture related: pastoral lifestyle, strong cultural values, negative attitude towards education and engagement in domestic work. Other factors includ...
Education plays a key role in human development through the process of empowering people to impro... more Education plays a key role in human development through the process of empowering people to improve their well being and participation in national building. Dropout however poses a serious threat to gains in education despite the Government emphasis on Education for All by the year 2015. In Igembe District the problem is more pronoused among the male children. The study used the ex-post facto research design. The target and accessible population constituted of educational officers, head teachers, guidance and counseling teachers and pupils. A sample size of 364 was used for the study. This study sought information on causes of dropout among boys and strategies that could be adopted to address this problem. The study established that dropout of male pupils was a common problem that required urgent attention. The major factors leading to dropout included; child labour, family instability, initiation, drug abuse and lack of role models. The study recommends affirmative action for the boy child, abolishing of child labour and initiation of boys after completion of primary school as strategies that could address dropout among male pupils.
International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS), 2018
This paper focused on the development of a microcontroller based security system for indoor geo-l... more This paper focused on the development of a microcontroller based security system for indoor geo-location using motion detector. The system carried out intruder detection that reinforces surveillance technology to provide essential security with associated control and alert operations. The security pivots on the integration of cameras and motion detectors into web application. The Raspberry Pi, a smart surveillance system, takes input from the motion detector and controls (actuates) the pi camera for remote sensing and surveillance, sends the video to a web server which allows the user or homeowner to access the videos using a web application. The system, on intrusion alerts the owner by SMS, buzzes the alarm located at a convenient distant. The designed security system is characterized with efficient video camera for remote sensing and surveillance, featured with stream live video and records for subsequent replay and offers a cost effective ubiquitous surveillance solution, efficient and easy to implement.
Free secondary education is one of the steps taken by the Kenyan government towards the attainmen... more Free secondary education is one of the steps taken by the Kenyan government towards the attainment of Education For All and Millennium Development Goals. Learning in Kenya secondary schools has met several challenges since the introduction of Free Secondary Education. This book explores some of these challenges and the possible remedies. The findings of this study indicate that the education stake holders are facing major challenges in the implementation of the policy with inadequate teachers, inadequate teaching and learning facilities, political influence, poor/inappropriate publicity, lack of teacher motivation and morale and increased enrollments. The book recommends that the government should enhance community participation and develop simple but clear guidelines that should be shared with all stakeholders defining government’s role and all the stakeholders’ obligations in the policy as well as cautioning politicians about giving inadequate/improper information about the policies.
Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to assess determinants for learner’s retentio... more Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to assess determinants for learner’s retention in primary schools in North Horr Sub County, Marsabit County, Kenya. It adopted Vincent Tinto’s model of learner’s departure in investigating the phenomena. Problem statement: The Kenya government has continued to improve the provision of education for all (EFA) as evidenced by the introduction of free primary education which was started by the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) government in 2003. Despite effort by the government across the country, learners in North Horr Sub County which has nomadic and pastoralist communities have experienced challenges in acquiring the basic education because of social-cultural factors such as cultural rites, early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among others. Research methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design and obtained data from 5 head teachers, 50 members of teaching staff and one Area Education Officer ...
This study investigated on retention and dropout rates in primary schools in North Horr Sub-Count... more This study investigated on retention and dropout rates in primary schools in North Horr Sub-County. Theoretical framework used in this study was based on Vincent Tinto’s model of learner departure. This model has had the greatest influence on the understanding of learner’s retention. The sample was 56 respondents who included 5 head teachers, 50 members of teaching staff and one Area Education Officer (AEO). The study employed a descriptive survey research design, questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The validity and reliability of the research instruments was established before collecting data. The study elicited an understanding of the multifaceted nature of the factors affecting retention and dropout rates of pupils in schools in North Horr SubCounty. Findings of the study showed that the majority of factors are culture related: pastoral lifestyle, strong cultural values, negative attitude towards education and engagement in domestic work. Other factors includ...
Education plays a key role in human development through the process of empowering people to impro... more Education plays a key role in human development through the process of empowering people to improve their well being and participation in national building. Dropout however poses a serious threat to gains in education despite the Government emphasis on Education for All by the year 2015. In Igembe District the problem is more pronoused among the male children. The study used the ex-post facto research design. The target and accessible population constituted of educational officers, head teachers, guidance and counseling teachers and pupils. A sample size of 364 was used for the study. This study sought information on causes of dropout among boys and strategies that could be adopted to address this problem. The study established that dropout of male pupils was a common problem that required urgent attention. The major factors leading to dropout included; child labour, family instability, initiation, drug abuse and lack of role models. The study recommends affirmative action for the boy child, abolishing of child labour and initiation of boys after completion of primary school as strategies that could address dropout among male pupils.
International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS), 2018
This paper focused on the development of a microcontroller based security system for indoor geo-l... more This paper focused on the development of a microcontroller based security system for indoor geo-location using motion detector. The system carried out intruder detection that reinforces surveillance technology to provide essential security with associated control and alert operations. The security pivots on the integration of cameras and motion detectors into web application. The Raspberry Pi, a smart surveillance system, takes input from the motion detector and controls (actuates) the pi camera for remote sensing and surveillance, sends the video to a web server which allows the user or homeowner to access the videos using a web application. The system, on intrusion alerts the owner by SMS, buzzes the alarm located at a convenient distant. The designed security system is characterized with efficient video camera for remote sensing and surveillance, featured with stream live video and records for subsequent replay and offers a cost effective ubiquitous surveillance solution, efficient and easy to implement.
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