Author: JRIIE

The Use of Information Technology and Social Media for Academic Purposes by Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania

The Use of Information Technology and Social Media for Academic Purposes by Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania

Shuubi Alphonce Mutajwaa, Happyness Hurdson Temu & Neema Ahmed MwingeCenter for Information and Communication TechnologySt. John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: salphonce@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: Social interactions amongst peers were the sole purpose for the invention of social media platforms. Later on, realizing its potential, other sectors embraced the technology and has been strategically used to add value and…

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Influence of Science Process Skills Teaching Approach on Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Kisii South Sub-County, Kenya

Influence of Science Process Skills Teaching Approach on Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Kisii South Sub-County, Kenya

Everlyne Kerubo Okero, Dr. Peter O. Nyakan & Dr. Enock ObubaKisii University, KenyaEmail: everlyneokero@gmail.com Abstract: This study focused on the influence of Science Process Skills Teaching Approach (SPSTA) on secondary school students’ achievement in Chemistry. The science process skills selected for the study include experimenting, observation and classification. The study sought to find out whether the achievement…

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Implications of English Language Teacher’s Assessment Techniques on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Public Secondary Schools in Iganga District Uganda

Implications of English Language Teacher’s Assessment Techniques on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Public Secondary Schools in Iganga District Uganda

Namugaya W. A., Prof. Yiga, A. P., & Prof. Ssekamwa, J. C.Nkumba University, UgandaEmail – waibiannet@gmail.com Received July 5, 2020; Revised January 30, 2021; Accepted February 1, 2021 Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to establish from teachers of English language and students, the ways in which content expertise for English Language teachers…

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Socio-Cultural Factors Associated with Gender-Based Violence Survivors Assessing Legal Services in Makueni County, Kenya

Socio-Cultural Factors Associated with Gender-Based Violence Survivors Assessing Legal Services in Makueni County, Kenya

Lennah Asami Kasyoka – Department of Gender, Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaTeresia Mutavi – Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaWilkins Ndege Muhingi – Department of Community Development, College of Humanities and Social Sciences,Pan Africa Christian University, KenyaTom Ondicho –…

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Mother Tongue: A Nuisance or A Developmental Tool? Case of Machakos Subordinate Court

Mother Tongue: A Nuisance or A Developmental Tool? Case of Machakos Subordinate Court

Dr. Emma Mwende MulwaUniversity of South Africamwendemulwa@gmail.com Received December 31, 2020; Revised March 7, 2021; Accepted March 17, 2021 Abstract: Choosing the best language is the key to achieve any development goals. This article aims to explore languages used in subordinate courts and recommend intervening measures that will facilitate access to justice through appropriate language…

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Implementation of Child Friendly School Programs in Schools as Perceived by Teachers and Learners from Public Primary Schools in Chesumei Sub-County, Kenya

Implementation of Child Friendly School Programs in Schools as Perceived by Teachers and Learners from Public Primary Schools in Chesumei Sub-County, Kenya

*Dr. Grace Cheruto, Prof. Daniel Allida & Dr. Catherine AmimoUniversity of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya*Corresponding author: cheru2013christ@gmail.com Received January 30, 2021; Revised March 14, 2021; Accepted March 15, 2021 Abstract: This study looked at the implementation of Child Friendly School Program as observed by teachers and learners of primary schools in Chesumei Sub-County, Kenya. The…

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Implementation of the Primary School Curriculum to Enhance Education for Life in Iganga District

Implementation of the Primary School Curriculum to Enhance Education for Life in Iganga District

*Sylvanus Twinomugisha Rwobusiisi – Kyambogo University, Uganda, Dr. Waiswa Mark Micheal – Kyambogo University, Uganda & Isiko Muhammed – University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya *Corresponding author: stwinomugisharwobusiisi@gmail.com Received May 14, 2020; Revised March 9, 2021; Accepted March 10, 2021 Abstract: The study investigated how teachers of primary schools implement the curriculum to enhance education for…

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Levels of Rider Training and Its Influence on Road Safety among Motorcycle (Boda Boda) Riders in Kisumu East Sub-County in Kisumu County, Kenya

Levels of Rider Training and Its Influence on Road Safety among Motorcycle (Boda Boda) Riders in Kisumu East Sub-County in Kisumu County, Kenya

Gladys M. M. NyachieoMulti Media University of KenyaCorresponding author: gmasomo@gmail.com Received December 24, 2020; Revised December 28, 2020; Accepted December 31, 2020 Abstract: Road safety is one of the biggest challenges facing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although there could be other factors leading to road crashes, literature indicates that rider training is an important aspect…

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Challenges Facing Women Scaling to Political Leadership in Post-Colonial Kenya: A Case of Gusiiland, South Western Kenya, 1963-2013

Challenges Facing Women Scaling to Political Leadership in Post-Colonial Kenya: A Case of Gusiiland, South Western Kenya, 1963-2013

Dr. Zacharia O. Mokua & Dr. Evans Omosa NyamwakaKisii University, KenyaEmail: ondieki.zachary@yahoo.com Received December 14, 2020; Revised December 20; Accepted December 27, 2020 Abstract: In Gusiiland, women constitute a significant proportion of the electorates. However, since independence, no woman in Gusiiland has ever been voted to the National Parliament and the Senate despite their voting…

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Challenges and Benefits when Using Biology Practical Work in Gucha South Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya: Teachers’ Perspective

Challenges and Benefits when Using Biology Practical Work in Gucha South Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya: Teachers’ Perspective

Isaac Christopher Odawa Imanda,Doctoral StudentKisii University, Kenya.Email: imanda2020isaac@gmail.com Received December 7, 2020; Revised December 11, 2020; Accepted December 14, 2020 Abstract: Use of practical work greatly contributes to successful classroom pedagogy. Various challenges may however, hinder effective use of practical in biology instruction. Despite the challenges, there too are several benefits that accrue when biology…

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