ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to establish· the effects of poverty on pupil's academic
performance of the selected primary schools in Kendu-Bay sub division, Rachuonyo
district, Kenya.
The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the
effects mentioned and academic perfonnance in Kendu-Bay sub division, and to
investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in
Kendu-Bay sub division.
The study employed a descriptive research design and the instruments used for data
collection were questionnaires to the staff members of the schools and pupils involved in
the study and interview guides.
The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and
research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic
characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings, it was observed that
pove1iy affected the academic performance of pupils negatively. The findings suggested
recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for pupils to learn well.
AKINYI, N (2021). Poverty And Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Kendu, Bay Sub Division, Rachuonyo District Nyanza Province, Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/poverty-and-academic-performance-of-primary-school-pupils-in-kendu-bay-sub-division-rachuonyo-district-nyanza-province-kenya
AKINYI, NANCY "Poverty And Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Kendu, Bay Sub Division, Rachuonyo District Nyanza Province, Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 12 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/poverty-and-academic-performance-of-primary-school-pupils-in-kendu-bay-sub-division-rachuonyo-district-nyanza-province-kenya. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
AKINYI, NANCY . "Poverty And Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Kendu, Bay Sub Division, Rachuonyo District Nyanza Province, Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 12 Jun. 2021. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/poverty-and-academic-performance-of-primary-school-pupils-in-kendu-bay-sub-division-rachuonyo-district-nyanza-province-kenya >.
AKINYI, NANCY . "Poverty And Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Kendu, Bay Sub Division, Rachuonyo District Nyanza Province, Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 26, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/poverty-and-academic-performance-of-primary-school-pupils-in-kendu-bay-sub-division-rachuonyo-district-nyanza-province-kenya