Research Papers/Topics in Educational Leadership

Tanzania at 60 and the African Dialogue

From the legacy of a stable democracy since her independence in December 9, 1961, which is a unique phenomenon in Africa, the United Republic of Tanzania has always lived up to the expectation of playing leading role in democratic governance in Africa. The recent convocation of an African dialogue to mark her 60th independence diamond jubilee anniversary, is a clear mark in this direction. Bordered by Lake Victoria in the North, Lake Tanganyika in the West, Lake Nyasa in the South and Indian ...

Determinant of Saving on Economic Development in Nigeria

Introduction The Nigerian economy has seen a sluggish speed of development of under 5% over the most recent twenty years. Different reasons have been progressed to this advancement yet the most evident has been the helpless speculation environment in the economy and this has been ascribed to the low accessible investable assets. The incitement of supported monetary development requires an equilibrium interest in physical and monetary resources human and social capital just as normal a...

Participatory Supervision And Its Influence On Work Performance In The Kenya Police Service, The Case Of Machakos County 2010 – 2017

ABSTRACT Organizations and institutions the world over have resorted to supervision in ensuring employee effectiveness and better returns in performance and productivity. Police work is regarded as the interface between any government and the local populace, which follows structurally entrenched chain of command as stipulated in the Service Standing Orders (SSOs). Supervision of officers in the performance of duty ensures that they undertake their responsibilities with decorum while displayi...

Security Strategies Applicable In Resolving Traffic Congestion In Cities, Case Of Jogoo Road, Nairobi City County, Kenya

Road traffic congestion is a major issue of concern owing to its impact to the lives of people, the economy and the environment at large. Traffic congestion is a problem of the modern society that has come with urbanization. It has been predicted that the problem will get worse if mechanisms and best strategies are not put in place in time to manage it. In the City of Nairobi, Kenya, studies and mechanisms that havebeen undertaken have not solved the problem of road congestion whereby it h...

Loans Borrowing And Social Well Being Of Administration Police Service Officers In Embakasi Sub County, Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Loan borrowing is vital for corporations, and even individuals. It entails growth of individuals and companies by construction of premises, purchase of land and even the start of a business. However, even as public and private servants engage in loans borrowing at alarming rates, it is sad the way they have utilized their borrowed money. A close look at the officers, as a result of the way they have utilized the money has led to some change in their behaviour, some have had break-ups...

Application Of Mobile Phone In Crime Prevention Within Central Division, Nairobi City County

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish application of mobile phones applications by police officers in crime prevention in Central Police Division, Nairobi City County. Application of mobile phone in the police service is underutilized making the organization not to fully benefit from its usage. Understanding use of mobile phone applications by the police officers may assist the organization in crime prevention efforts. Due to its ability to engage consumers in a timely and direct manner...

Role Of Fraud Investigation Unit In Management Of Crimes In Capital Markets Industry In Nairobi County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The Capital Markets (CM) is a significant economic component in most economies of any country since it is a vehicle for raising capital funds for public institutions. As such, the capital market’s effective performance is of great interest to the economic development in any society. This study examined the role of Fraud Investigations Unit in managing fraud in Capital Markets within Nairobi County. The study also examined the influence of fraud investigations on the development and...

Managing Crime Through Streets Lighting Strategy, A Case Study Of Shauri Moyo Estate Streets’ In Nairobi City County - Kenya.

ABSTRACT The enhancement of both physical and environmental security within a given area through the use of street lighting strategy is meant to promote a sense of safety and security in the people using such streets at night. This ensures that the citizens operating within those areas enjoy an uninterrupted provision of either electricity or solar powered street lightings system. Objectives of the study were to evaluate the existing street lighting strategy, to determine strategies to impro...

International Migration And The Study Of Socio-Economic Development In Nigeria: The Role Of Nigerian Immigration Service

ABSTRACT Since the beginning of creation, humans have always involved themselves in movement activities. This has been a major feature in the history of Africa and the entire globe generally (Akanji, 2012). Migration cannot be inevitable from the history of the story of man, families, villages and nation- state. Therefore, migration can be traced as far back as the existence of man, most especially when man desired to go in search of food during various famine seasons; also another reason for...

Effects Of Interventions Of Selected Reading Difficulties On Academic Performance Among Pupils From Public Primary Schools In Nakuru West Sub-County, Nakuru County - Kenya

ABSTRACT There are empirical evidences attributing poor academic performance to environmental factors and remedies on the same have been suggested. Little attention has been given to the effects that are brought about by pupil’ s intrinsic factors such as reading difficulties and their respective intervention measures. At the center of this study, are intervention measures for selected reading difficulties which are hypothesized to have effects on academic performance. This study was there...

Influence Of Selected Factors On Co-Curricular Activities Participation Among Learners With Mental Challenges In Special Units Within Tigania West Sub-County

ABSTRACT Countries on the planet perceive the significance of training learners with unique needs. Students who are slow-witted simply like other typical students take part in co-curricular exercises to remain truly and sincerely wellbeing. Their cooperation is anyway restricted because of unique needs. In any case, the investment learners in co-curricular exercises is indispensable for their prosperity. This anyway isn't guaranteed in unique units inside general schools. The reason for this...

Influence Of Head Teacher’s Leadership Traits On Students Academic Performance: A Survey Of Private Primary Schools In Nyali Sub County

Studies done over the years indicate that Headteachers leadership traits influence academic performance to a great extent. This is because the headteacher is the chief instructor, coordinator and motivator of both teachers and pupils. Academic performance for private primary schools in Nyali Sub County has been dismal over the years hence raising questions on the effectiveness of headteachers leadership traits on students’ academic performance. This study therefore endeavored to make findin...

Influence Of Head Teachers’ Management Role On Learners’ Academic Performance In Public Primary Schools In Kisauni Sub County, Kenya

ABSTRACT For the last five years (2013-2017) most of the public primary schools in Kisauni Sub County had an average of 72.77 percent of candidates who scored below 250 marks with the exception of two public primary schools; Ziwa la Ng’ombe and Kengeleni. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ management roles on learners’ academic performance in public primary schools. The objectives of the study were to: determine the influence of headteachers’ t...

Management Factors Influencing Academic Performance In Agriculture In Public Day Secondary Schools In Kisumu West Sub-County

ABSTRACT The study of Agriculture in education contributed significantly in political, social and economic realms of development. Academic results of Agriculture in most secondary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County was challenged by factors including inadequate learning resources, the discipline of the students, improper approach to teaching, poor mastery of the content, overloading of teachers, denial of field trips and strikes. Effective and proper supervision and curriculum implementation ...

Analysis Of Social-Cultural Factors That Affect Pupils Retention In Primary Schools In North Horr Subcounty, Marsabit County- Kenya

ABSTRACT Learners in pastoralist communities have been experiencing challenges in acquiring the basic education because of social cultural factors such as cultural rites, early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The nomadic lifestyle makes it difficult for children to access formal education consistently. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social cultural factors on learner retention in primary schools in North Horr Sub County, Marsabit County, Kenya. The st...


1 - 15 Of 240 Results