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A HISTORICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF COLONIALISM IN THE PERSISTENCE OF FEMALE CIRCUMCISION AMONG THE ABAGUSII OF NYAKOE VILLAGE, KISII COUNTY, KENYA, 1907-1963
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Female circumcision among communities in Kenya has a long historical dispensation tracing back to the precolonial period. The colonial government put in place measures that were aimed at curbing female circumcision. Despite ... -
INFLUENCE OF SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS ON STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAARA SUB-COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA AGNES KENDI
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Education plays a significant function in national development as well as influencing the socio-economic growth of any given country. The government of Kenya has made a significant milestone in ensuring a 100% transition ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LARI SUB- COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)In any particular country academic performance is vital for successful development of young people in the society. Through education, a country produces graduates who make up for social, political and economic development. ... -
RELEVANCE OF IMMANUEL KANT’S PHILOSOPHY OF TRANSCENDENTALISM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MERU-SOUTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Kant‟s transcendentalism which is a philosophy based on the synthesis of philosophies of rationalism and empiricism can form a foundation upon which curriculum implementation strategies could be developed. Effective ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IMENTI NORTH SUB COUNTY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2014-09)The role of parents in children’s education globally is a central issue in education policy and research. Due to concerns on how to improve students’ academic achievement, the role of parents and family-school partnership ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN INSTILING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AMONG PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IGEMBE SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA: A CRITIQUE BASED ON JOHN RAWLS’ THEORY OF JUSTICE
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Primary school education in Kenya is structured to foster a set of principles and ethics that protect and promote democratic values in the learner. It has the responsibility of helping children develop an appreciation of ...