Social And Institutional Variables Of Pupils' Retention In Selected Primary Schools In Mtito- Andel Division Kibwezi District - Kenya

ABSTRACT

The major objective of the study was to examine the causes of school dropouts

in Mtito- Andei Division, Kibwezi district, Kenya. The study was conducted in

Mtito- Andei Division Kibwezi district Kenya. A total of 60 respondents were

chosen; 10 politicians, 10 religious leaders, 10 political leaders, and 30 parents

consulted during the study.

The study findings were collected in line with the research questions of the

study. The first research question sought to find out the causes of school

dropout in Mtito- Andei Division. The study findings reveal that; poverty, corporal

punishments, chronic illness, long distance of schools and lengthy learning hours

were the answers given by respondents.

The second research question sought to find out the effects of school droput in

Mtito- Andei division. The study findings here revealed that; high crime rates,

high level of illiteracy, early marriages, and early pregnancies were the answers

given by respondents on this research question.

The third research question sought to find out the solutions to school dropouts in

Mtito- Andei division. The study findings revealed that; building of more schools,

free education, compulsory education, provision of lunch in schools, and

reduction of learning hours were the solutions given by he respondents.

Conclusions and recommendations were then made after presenting and

interpreting the data.

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