Category: Volume 7, Issue 2.

The Social and Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Private Higher Education in Rwanda

The Social and Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Private Higher Education in Rwanda

Mudahemuka William – University of Tourism, Technology, and Business Studies Moses Matundura – University of Tourism, Technology, and Business StudiesJoie Lea Murorunkwere – University of Tourism, Technology, and Business StudiesCallixte Kabera – East African University RwandaJean Baptiste Mbanzabugabo – University of KigaliJulian K. Ingabire – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of RwandaEmail: williamuda@gmail.com Abstract: This…

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Effects of Availability and Access to Safe Drinking Water on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kenya

Effects of Availability and Access to Safe Drinking Water on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kenya

Sang Ednah Jepkoech, Aming’a Robert & Emoit OmuseSchool of Education, University of EldoretEmail: ketteredna@gmail.com Abstract: Access to improved sanitation is an important component of human health and wellbeing. Minimum requirements for safe WASH in schools are not provided in most rural schools in Kenya. The current paper investigated the effects of availability and access to…

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Influence of Perceived Role of Girls on the Academic Performance among Mijikenda Community Learners in Public Secondary Schools

Influence of Perceived Role of Girls on the Academic Performance among Mijikenda Community Learners in Public Secondary Schools

David Mutua & Joshua OgalSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: davymtush@gmail.com Abstract: Despite all effort that has been shown in addressing the education issues that affect the female students, there is still a gap. Thus, the need to study socio-cultural dynamics influencing management of gender participation in schooling among Mijikenda community. The study was conducted to…

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The Place of Women in the Implementation of FGC Interventions on the Psychosocial Wellbeing of the Girl Child in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

The Place of Women in the Implementation of FGC Interventions on the Psychosocial Wellbeing of the Girl Child in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

Magdaline Gesare Magangi – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University KenyaPeter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University KenyaGeorge Ezekiel Aberi – Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, Kisii University , Kisii, KenyaEmail: mgesare13@gmail.com Abstract: In Kenya, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGC) is a cultural practice that is…

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Assessment of WhatsApp as a Collaborative Learning Tool in the post COVID-19 Era in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Tanzania

Assessment of WhatsApp as a Collaborative Learning Tool in the post COVID-19 Era in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Tanzania

Mutajwaa Alphonce Shuubi and Kivara Minael ReubenCentre for Information and Communication TechnologySt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: salphonce@sjut.ac.tz, rminael@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: Information Technology has changed our societies in a variety of ways, before COVID-19 and after COVID-19. A mobile phone being one of the devices under technological generation is needed in teaching and learning. In higher learning…

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Stakeholders’ Involvement and School Leadership for Effective Implementation of Strategic Planning

Stakeholders’ Involvement and School Leadership for Effective Implementation of Strategic Planning

Mbogo Rosemary Murugi & Mary MugweSchool EducationMount Kenya UniversityP.O. Box 342, 01000, ThikaEmail: princewamwema@gmail.com Abstract: In Kenya, school development planning for public schools involves determining school needs, prioritizing school needs, preparing action plans, implementing and monitoring the plans. Specifically, public schools in Mbeere – North subcounty have always adopted strategic plans as directed by the…

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The Moderation Effect of Head Teachers’ Leadership Styles in Directing Mentorship Pragrammes Towards Teacher Job Performance: The Case of Secondary Schools in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda

The Moderation Effect of Head Teachers’ Leadership Styles in Directing Mentorship Pragrammes Towards Teacher Job Performance: The Case of Secondary Schools in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda

Agnes Nabitula, Charles Eryenyu & David Kani Olema Faculty of Science and Education Busitema University, Uganda Email: nabitulaagnes@gmail.com Abstract: This research has been rooted in the Bandura’s (1986) Social Cognitive Theory of learning. The paper investigated how teacher mentorship relates to teachers’ job performance when moderated by head teachers’ management styles. From a pragmatic realist…

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Role of Singing Games in Character Formation among Pre-Primary School Children

Role of Singing Games in Character Formation among Pre-Primary School Children

Maxwell N. Ong’eta, Benard O. Nyatuka &Titus O. PachoDepartment of Education FoundationsKisii University- KenyaEmail: maxwelongeta@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of singing games on the moral development of pre-primary school children. Specifically, the study sought to find out the influence of singing games on character formation among pre-primary school…

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Influence of Settlement Activities on Sustainable Households’ Livelihoods of the Inhabitants in Mount Elgon Forest, Bungoma County, Kenya

Influence of Settlement Activities on Sustainable Households’ Livelihoods of the Inhabitants in Mount Elgon Forest, Bungoma County, Kenya

Simiyu Kakai Robert, Denis Mamboleo, Lumayo Mildred FedhaKisii University, KenyaEmail: kakairob@gmail.com/mlumayo@yahoo.com Abstract: Mount Elgon Forest has declined primarily due to anthropogenic activities. The aim of this paper was to investigate the influence of settlement activities on sustainable household’s livelihoods of inhabitants in Mount Elgon Forest, Bungoma County, Kenya. This study used cross-sectional research design and…

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Antecedents of Attitude of Mobile Phone Users towards Short Messaging Service (SMS) Advertising in Eswatini

Antecedents of Attitude of Mobile Phone Users towards Short Messaging Service (SMS) Advertising in Eswatini

Alex Sipho Lushaba – MTN, EswatiniJulius Warren Kule – University of EswatiniEmail: alexlushaba@mtn.com/kulewarren@gmail.com Abstract: This study determined the effect of antecedents of attitudes of mobile phone uses towards short messaging service advertising in Eswatini. Two hypotheses: the informativeness of SMS significantly influence attitudes towards SMS advertising, and the entertainment nature of SMS’ significantly influences attitudes…

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