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Social Influences Of Drug Abuse Among Youth And Young Deliquents In Ruchu Zone;Kandara Disrict Kenya

ABSTRACT The m'ior purpose of the study was to describe the social influences of drug abuse among the youth and young delinquents in Ruchu Zone; Kandara District, Kenya. The study was a quantitative, descriptive ColTelational survey, using a sample of ninety two youth selected using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. a self administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS 's means, standard deviations and the Pearson Linear COITelation coefficient. ...

Challenges Faced By Visually Impaired Learners In Ongata Rongai Zone - Kajiado District - Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to analyze the challenges that teachers face in teaching the visually impaired learners in Ongata Rongai zone in Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province Kenya and this was used as a case study. Data was collected through the use of interviews accompanied by observation and questionnaires. The study involved a sample of 70 respondents that is 50 teachers and 20 pupils. 8 teachers from each school and 3 pupils from each school while Kiserian Primary was repre...

Impact Of High Drop-Out Rate Among Girls In Secondary Schools In Kasipul Division Rachuonyo District Kenya

Table of Contents Page Tittle Page ..........................................................................................•.......... i Declaration ............................................................................................ .ii Dedication ............................................................................................. .iii Acknowledgements ................................................................................. .iv Table of Contents ...................

Causes Of Girls' Poor Academic Performance In Science Subjects Kibaale District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study aimed to deterrnine why girls. perform poorly in science subjects. The marz objective of the study ·was to investigate why girls;fotmpoorlyinseiencesul~jects in Kibaale District. The re.~pondents to the research ·were students as 'well as the teachers of the sampled secondary schools in Kibaale District. One of the findings of the present study relates to the method of teaching normally employed in the science classrooms at the secondary level in Uganda. The method was ...

Poverty And Pupils' Academic Perfomance In Selected Primary Schools In Yatta Zoni<:, Yatta D!Yis!On, Kit!Ji District, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS I ) I :t 'I_, R/1 TIC) N: ___ . __________________ ---- __ -- ________________________________ . ___ . ______________________________ ---------- __ I : PP R 0 VAL . .. . _.. . _. _. _. _.. _.. _. _,. __ ... __ .. ,. ____________________ . __ . _____ .. _. __ . _______________________ . _ . _____ . __ ., _. __ II DEDIC AT! 0 N _________________________ --------.----.-, .. __ . _ . _ . __ . ____________________ . _ ... __ .- .. ,. __ . _ .,,. ___ . --- ___ iii _ C, K N 0 \I Jo...

The Effect Of Poor Heal Th On Academic Performance: A Case Study Of Mbita I/Jest Division, Mblta District, Ny Anza Province

ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect of poor heath on academic performance. The study was guided by specific objectives that included; identif;ring the cause of poor health, the effects of poor performance on academic performance and the relationship between poor health and academic perforrnance. The study was descriptive and analytical in nature where purposive sampling was used to select population. It employed 50 respondents. Data were analyzed and presented using frequencies and per...

Hiv/aids and social development of children aged 4- 6 years in kiviu pre-school, mutomo zone, mutomo district, eastern province, kenya.

ABSTRACT The study is aimed at finding out the effects of HIV/AIDS in social development of children aged 4 - 6 years in Kiviu Primary School, Mutomo zone, Mutomo District, Eastern Province of Kenya. Most of the African communities have not accepted HIV/AIDs as a disease but it is associated with witchcraft and curses. This has led to a lot of deaths in our societies hence leaving many children in our societies affected and others infected. In most African societies, the effects of HIV/AIDS ...

Problems encountered by physically handicapped childrenof st. Joseph, primary school in egojidivision, meru centraldistrict kenya

ABSTRACT The research carried out was on the problems encountered by physically handicapped children of St. Joseph Primary School in Egoji Division, Meru Central District, Kenya. The researcher who is more knowledgeable on the problems of physically handicapped children failed to understand why the number of physically children in school is few in comparison with the normal children, hence the researcher wanted to investigate the problems encountered and address the problem. The study employ...

Culture And Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya. The Case Study Of Transnzoia District

ABSTRACT This study labored to analyze the factors responsible for the persistence female circumcision among the Pokot ofK.ipsaina division in Trans Nzoia district. It was realized that despite the tireless efforts by the international community to stop Female circumcision the practice still goes on in Kenya. The indigenous people take it for cultural, religious, social conformity, sexuality control; among other items thus perpetuate it. Chapter one contains the historical background of Femal...

Learning Challenges Of Students With Low Vision In Kisumu Integrated Programmes, Kisumu District Kenya

ABSTRACT The objective of the study is to investigate the impending challenges faced by leainers with low vision on the integrated programmes in Kisumu District. The predicainent of these leainers remains unresolved if vital resources, personnel and environmental modification are not upgraded to suit their needs. The insensitiveness of the general school community to involve these leainers in facing difficulties with adequate assistance rather thai1 placing these leainer in Special schools fo...

Teachers Perception Of The Use Of Teaching Learning Aids In Social Studies In Selected Schools Of Kawempe Division, Kampala District

ABSTRACT This study assessed the Teacher's perceptions of the use of teaching learning aids in social studies, in selected schools of Kawempe division. The study set out to explore the different perceptions which teachers held about. The concept of teaching learning aids, their importance, how to select and make an appropriate teaching learning aid and how to use them effectively and the problems encountered when using them. Using Random sampling 30 social studies teachers were selected from ...

The Bad Effects Of Teaching Methods On Pupils Performance In English A Case Study Of Apac District At Abongomola Sub-County.

TABLE OF CONTENT Declaration ................................................................................ . Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m Acknowledgment...................

The Causes Of Poor Academic Performance Of Biology Subject In Kenyan Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of Kenyenya Division, Kenyenya Pronvice-Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Kenyenya Division, Kenyenya Province of Kenya. The ainJ was to ascertain why the performance in Biology subject in Kenyenya division secondary schools was very poor. This was done by collecting data from deferent respondents using different methodologies. Data was collected from 8 head teachers, 8 biology teachers and 24 students from the selected schools in Kenyenya division. Data was analyzed both qualitatively and qualitatively and presented according ...

Effects Of Conflict On The Delivery Of Social Services A Case Study Of Nungwi, North “A”District North Ungunja: Zanzibar, Tanzania~

ABSTRACT This study investigated effects of armed conflicts on delivery of social services in Nungwi District of Zanzibar. The region continues to experience intermittent conflict from Bachaga and Sukunn. The specific study objectives include; finding out the services affected by the conflicts; to identify the people affected by conflicts in accessing services and to find new methods of delivering the services in suit violence — tone areas. The literature indicates little success in resolvi...

The Role Of Guidance And Counselling In Addressing Issue Of Street Children In Nairobi City, Kenya

ABSTRACT The maJor objective of the study was to identify the role of guidance and counselling and the trends of children on the streets in Central division,Nairobi city. Then study used both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, in which questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data from the respondents. Research question one sought to find out the factors responsible for the high number of street children in Nairobi. The study findings revealed that; lack of ...


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