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Cinematographic Techniques Of Hilary Ngweno’s The Making Of A Nation

ABSTRACT Just in the same way the African history was reconstructed through such elements as archaeological sources, oral traditions among others, Hilary Ngweno‘s The Making of a Nation documentary film series used the same principle to reconstruct Kenya‘s political history through cinematographic elements such as archival materials (still photographs and a few video clips). The former has already become an academic discipline while the later is attracting an academic attention beginning...

Influence Of Servicescape On Customer Satisfaction In Restaurants Within Classified Hotels In Nairobi County, Kenya

ABSTRACT  The term „servicescapes‟ refers to several dimensions of the physical environment and is believed to have a strong impact on customers‟ satisfaction (Bitner, 1992). It comprises of different elements such as; Ambient Conditions (colour, lighting, music); Spatial layout and functionality (layout, equipment, furnishing); Signs, symbols and artefacts as well as cleanliness. Hospitality industry has grown and more customers increasingly expect a more entertaining environment to e...

Effect of Succession Planning Practices in Employee Retention in Kenya's Public Sector: A Case of Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

Succession planning (SP) and employee retention (ER) are mutually reinforcing. Meaning effective succession planning leads to employee retention, and that would, in turn, make the succession plan effective. However many organizations at times fail to engage in the activities that enhance their employee retention. This leads to employees’ turnover, ageing workforce, mismatch of skills, shortage of relevant skills and stagnation of staff. The general objective of this study will be to establi...

The Impact Of Poverty On School Dropout Rate In Secondary Schools Of Kerio Valley Region Marakwet District, Kenya

ABSTRACT This research is made up five chapters; Chapter one contains the problem and its scope, the theory, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions and significance of the study, Chapter two is made up of literature review on the following literature related to historical background of education in Kenya. - Cost sharing and its impact on dropout. - Inability to pay fees causing dropout. - Home based factors that make students to dropout of school. - School ba...

Effects Of Girls School Drop Out On Academic Performance In Kyuso Division, Kyuso District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The general objective of the study was to determine the causes of school drop out on girls in Kyuso Division, Kyuso District, Kenya and come up with possible strategies to solve the problem. In the collection of data, all sources viewed relevant to this particular study were revisited and employed. This study used a descliptive cross sectional survey. The research used both the qualitative and quantitative analysis approaches in order to get a bigger picture both in number and data....

The Role Of Universal Primary Education To The Socio Economic Development Of Central Uganda A Case Study Of Dwaniro Sub County Rakai District

ABSTRACT The research was carried out on the contributions of UPE policy to the socio-economic development of people. It was carried out in Dwaniro sub county Rakai district, it was intended to find out how UPE policy was contributing to development of communities, the challenges of the policy and what can be done to improve on the performance of UPE policy in Rakai district. The study used a descriptive research design and targeted local people, education administrators and the school going ...

Resources, Teachers Quality, And Academic Performance In Physics, Mosocho Djvision Kisii District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT The study focused on the impact of teacher's quality and teaching resources in·teaching physics secondary schools on the performance of Kenya certificate of secondary Education (KCSE). >erformance of the learners is a basic indicator of effective learning. Grades scored in internal ·xaminations are normally used as measures ofperfmmance ofthe subjects. In this study, the researcher looked into qualifications, experience ofteachers, teaching resources md the methods employed du...

An Assessment Of The Effectivenenss Of Functional Adult Literacy In The Acquisition Of Skills In Kapy Anga Sub County- Bugiri District-Uganda

ABSTRACT The Adult literacy program has been in existence in Uganda since I 964, l111ple111entc'd by various govern111ent-regi111es and at one ti111e collapsed. In the face or the development and implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. there has been emphasis on the core- development hindrances and on how to abate them in order to improve its global welfare. Among these is to reduce the literacy rate by 20 I 5 through the provision of Universal fee-free education in signatory- co...

Teachers' Attitudes Towards Poor Performance In Reading Among Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Inclusive Primary Schools In Narok Town, Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title page ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deel arati on------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ii 0 Dedication------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii Acknowledge men l -----------------------------------------------------------------------iv Tab le of con ten ls-------------------------------------------------------------------------v L isl o...

Factors Affecting Learners With Special Education Needs Education In Kabarnet Zone A Study On Teacher Attitude In Kabarnet Zone In Baringo District Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration Approval Dedication iii Acknowledgement iv Cl1AP’1El~ ONE.u..aa..na...a~ *~1 1.0 It~Fl~ODLJCT~IOF~ a..a....n.........n.... lala..... ............n...,.,... ii...... 1 1 .1. l~ArIOl4~~ALE OF T1—IE STUD~~ 1 1.2 1~HEOl~’v’ 3 CIIAPFER 1~AIO 6 2.0 l~EVIEV~I OF l~ELA*TED LITER.ATLJR.E 6 2.1 THE CONCEP1~ OF DISALBILIT’Y’i.a.,I..iIu,.aI.z,si.,nhIzii.zIIIzI,.a,..iiInh.,.s.a.i.I.sIa .... 6 2.2 World overview of historical development of Special Needs Education...

The Effects Of War On Education In Northern Uganda (A Case Study Of Selected Schools In Bardege Division Gulu Municipality, Gulu District).

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ....................................................................................................... i APPROVAL ............................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION ......................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................ iv CHAPTER ON...

Gender Disparity In Mathematics Performance: Facts And Factors Case Study: Primary Schools Rn Lelmokwo Zone, Nandi North District-Kenya

ABSTRACT This research project report presents a survey done on factors related to gender disparity and academic performance in mathematics among primary school pupils in Lelmokwo zone, Kosirai Division, Nandi North District of Kenya. The objectives of the study were to identify the factors that cause gender disparity in mathematics performance in primary schools among the pupils. These factors included lack ofrole models, poor teaching methods, teachers' qualifications, inadequate teaching ...

Improving Teacher-Pupil Ratio In Secondary Schools In Tanzania A Case Study Of Mw Anza Region.

ABSTRACT The study aimed at finding means of solving the increasing teacher-pupil- ratio in secondary schools in Tanzania using Mwanza region as a case study area. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews as tools of data collection; these were administered to Students, teachers and education officers who were the source of data collection. The population of the study consisted of 49,509 people of which 268 consisted the sample. ! In the study the following four factors were reveale...

The Level Of Community Participation And The Plight Of Persons With Disability Inbungatira Sub-County In Gulu District

TABLE OF CONTENT oval. ............................................ ~ ........................................... i "AHATION .......................................................................................................................... ii lOYAL ................................................................................................................................. iii 'IOWLEDGEMENTS ..............................................................................................


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