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1. Department of Educational Management and Foundations, Maseno University, Kenya 2. Department of Educational Communication, Technology and Curriculum Studies, Maseno …
(2018)In this 21st century, there is global recognition of integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a contemporary tool for best management practices. The Kenya government ICT Policy and strategy (2006) encourages ... -
Academic staff development enhances job performance among PhD degree holders in public universities in Kenya. However, it is noteworthy that at Maseno University and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya’s youngest, most recently established universities, only an average of 38% of academic staff are PhD degree holders indicating a skills, knowledge, and attitudinal gap hence a critical need for invigorated staff development. In addition, there is a high lecturer: student ratio which is above the Commission for Higher Education’s recommendation of 1:18 for social sciences and 1:10 for pure sciences. There have also been incessant public complaints about poor job performance evidenced in poor lecturer etiquette, low lesson attendance levels, relative high failure rates among students and non-return of Continuous Assessment Tests. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of selected academic staff development practices on job performance in selected public universities. The selected staff development practices are categorized as follows; on-the-jobuniversity-sponsored, off-the-job-self-sponsored, off-the-job-university-sponsored, and on-thejob-self-sponsored. The study employed descriptive survey research design whereby questionnaire, document analysis , and interview schedules were used to collect data. Proportional Stratified Random Sampling and Purposive Sampling technique was used to select academic staff, Chahairmen of Departments(CoDs) and Directors of Faculties and Deans of Schools(DFDSs) in the selected universities. Quantitative data was presented in frequencies, percentages, and Mean Rating. Qualitative data was analyzed on an going process as themes and subthemes emerged.
(Academic Journals, 2010-12-01)Despite Kenya Government’s commitment to enhancement of girl-child education, their participation rate at secondary school level is still notably low. Many studies on the girl-child education have concentrated in the ... -
Academic Staff Development Practices’ Influence on Job Performance in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(2015)Academic staff development (SD) enhances job performance in educational institutions universities inclusive. In this regard, there has been noted a shortfall of adequately qualified staff, PhD holders, in Maseno ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES EMPLOYED IN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF KENYA WOMEN FINANCE TRUST
(CARI, 2017-05-19)Purpose: The study sought to examine competitive strategies employed in microfinance institutions using a case study of Kenya Women Finance Trust Methodology: The study adopted descriptive case study design. The sample ... -
Challenges in the supply of science and technology education training programs in the TVET institutions in Nyanza region, Kenya
(OAPUB, 2022)The supply of TVET education refers to the amount of education that the stakeholders are willing to supply to its people. The relevance of the supply of TVET education must transform into labour market, which enables ... -
Challenges of the internal efficiency of science and technology education training programs in the tvet institutions in Nyanza region, Kenya
(European journal of education studies, 2022)Globally technical training institutions have been established to promote quality academic and technical-oriented programs. This study was motivated by persistent low enrolment in most TVET programs despite reforms being ... -
Contribution of School Administrators to Physical Facilities in Enhancement of Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kenya: An Emperical Study of Secondary School Administrators in Emuhaya and Vihiga Sub Counties
(East African Scholars Publisher, 2020): Studies worldwide have revealed that school administrators are key contributors to students‟ academic performance by enhancing physical facilities within schools. Notwithstanding this assertion in some countries ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO TEACHING ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ACROSS SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF EMUHAYA AND VIHIGA SUB-COUNTIES
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH, 2018-03-30)School administrators are mandated to enhance students’ academic performance by use of instructional supervision, teacher motivation, teaching learning resources and physical facilities. In Emuhaya and Vihiga Sub Counties ... -
Contribution of teacher attitude to management of student safety in emergency Incidents in public secondary schools in kenya
(International Journal of Current Research, 2018)Parents expect a secure learning environment for their children while in teachers’ custody, yet threats to student safety are increasing globally, and Kenya is no exception. In Kisumu County, incidents of floods, criminal ... -
Determination of the class repetition rates for 2011 cohort of pupils in public primary schools in Transzoia west, Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2024-07-17)Education remains the most critical component for economic development and social progression in any society. Governments, policymakers and civil societies have emphasised the need to invest more in education and ensure ... -
Education stakeholders’ contribution to school quality leadership in enhancement of quality education for girls in secondary schools Kenya: A case study of Siaya county
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Effects of internet banking on financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya
(American Journal of Finance, 2016)com 2 Dr Julius Gogo Lecturer, Daystar University 3 Job Omagwa Lecturer, Daystar University Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of Internet Banking on the financial performance of listed ... -
Enrolment Trends in Youth Polytechnics in West Pokot County, Kenya.
(IISTE. No 1 Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR, 2015)The concept of Youth Polytechnics (YPs) was started as village polytechnics in 1968 by the National Christian Council of Kenya (N.C.C.K.).They are managed by local communities, Non-Governmental Organizations, the government ... -
Environment and food security for poverty alleviation in the Lake Victoria basin
(Maseno University, 2000)This paper presents the food security situation in Kenya, as well as the factors that affect it: lack of proper food and nutrition, land policy, investment in rural infrastructure, and research on Kenyan food crops, ... -
Equitable allocation and distribution of education bursary fund in Siaya County, Kenya
(Afr Educ Res J, 2020)Globally, there exist bursary schemes that are in place to enhance access and equity in the provision of education to the disadvantaged. In Kenya, there have been bursary schemes that enhances access and equity in the ... -
Evaluation of academic staff development practices outcomes on job performance in selected public universities in Kenya
(2010)Academic staff development enhances job performance among PhD degree holders in public universities in Kenya. However, it is noteworthy that at Maseno University and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, ... -
Examination of the effects of cost sharing policy on science and technology education and training in Kenya national polytechnics
(Australian Journal of Business and Management Research (AJBMR), 2011-05-01)Strengthening equitable gender access to and success in science and technology courses is an essential prerequisite for Kenya’s economy. The country’s potential for development in agriculture, health and industry is going ... -
Examining community financing of secondary education lunch programmes and their effect on provision of quality education in Kisumu county, Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2024-04-18)The effectiveness of public financial support for secondary education is an issue of concern given the delay in submitting government grants, challenges of increased enrolment and inadequate resources to support quality ... -
A Hierarchical Linear Modelling of Teacher Effects on Academic Achievement in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination
(American Journal of Educational Research, 2016)The past five decades have seen rapid expansion in academic achievement surveys with mixed findings and interpretation. Utilizing the education production function models, the surveys sought to test whether school or ...