scholarly journals EDUCATING BORDER DWELLERS TO PROMOTE PEACE AND SECURITY IN AN ELECTORAL PROCESS: PERCEPTION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS’

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Bello Bolanle Muhinat
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Electoral Process ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Border Community ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of Zamfara state’s Zurmi Local Government Areas border communities of Gurbin Bore. Researcher’s designed questionnaire with psychometric properties of content validity of 0.61 and a reliability index of 0.87 was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 384 respondents. The research questions and hypotheses were analyzed using mean score and t-test. The finding revealed that all the community members perceive educating them as a welcome development that would help in breeding youth that is needed in an electoral process. It was thus, recommended among others that, the government should provide qualitative education for people residing in the international border areasThis study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of Zamfara state’s Zurmi Local Government Areas border communities of Gurbin Bore. Researcher’s designed questionnaire with psychometric properties of content validity of 0.61 and a reliability index of 0.87 was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 384 respondents. The research questions and hypotheses were analyzed using mean score and t-test. The finding revealed that all the community members perceive educating them as a welcome development that would help in breeding youth that is needed in an electoral process. It was thus, recommended among others that, the government should provide qualitative education for people residing in the international border areas. 

scholarly journals Teachers’ Attitude in Implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum in Primary Schools in Kericho County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-129
Author(s):  
Beatrice Ngeno ◽  
Teresa Mwoma ◽  
Maureen Mweru
Keyword(s):  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Competence based curriculum have faced criticism from educationalist based on its tasking and resistivity to change. However, in Canada, Scotland and Finland its implementation has be stunning. The stakeholders in Kenya has raise concern about their preparedness coupled with criticism from section of the government complaining on lack of involvement of stakeholders. The objective of the study was to establish whether teachers’ attitude influences the implementation of the competence-based curriculum. Social constructivism theory was adopted. A descriptive survey design and correlation research design were adopted for the study. The target population of the study included 24 County support Officers (CSOs’), 52 headteachers, and 610 Grade 1 teachers. The sample size was 6 CSOs, 52 Headteachers, and 61 Grade 1 teachers. A saturated sampling technique was used to select all the 52 headteachers from 52 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select the schools and CSOs. A purposive sampling technique was used to select Grade 1 teachers in Kericho County. Data was collected using interview schedules, questionnaires, and an observation schedule. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages, means, and standard deviation, while inferential statistics were correlated using Pearson product-moment correlation. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The attitude of teachers had a positive impact on CBC implementation, with a correlation of 0.560 and a calculated value of 0.00 for the headteachers and 0.284 with a calculated value of 0.032 for Grade 1 teachers. The results of this study are important for the successful adoption of the competency-based program through the participation of education stakeholders.

scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING CREDIT ACCESS FOR FIRMS IN THE BIOGAS SUB SECTOR IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bernard Mulandi ◽  
Dr. Sifunjo Kisaka
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Loan Portfolio ◽  
Credit Access ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing credit access for firms in the biogas sub sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey. The target population of the study was the firms in biogas sub sector in Kenya. A sample of 40 firms was selected from all the firms using the random sampling technique. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire that consisted of both open ended and close ended questions. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and results presented in frequency tables to show how the responses for the various questions posed to the respondents. The data was then analyzed in terms of descriptive statistics like frequencies, means and percentages.Results: The study findings revealed that firms in biogas sub sector had low access to credit from the banks. It was also possible to conclude that age of firm, capital invested, size of the business, financial records, risk preference and access to information influence the level of access to credit by renewable energy sector firms.Policy recommendation: It is recommended that micro financing institutions should regulate the products and services they offer to SMEs so as to have all clients enclosed in their loan portfolio. The study further recommends that banks should work hand in hand with the government to support upcoming businesses and offer financial support.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF RAILWAY NETWORK INEFFICIENCIES ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF TATA CHEMICALS MAGADI, MOMBASA IN KENYA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Keponyi Sakimpa ◽  
Dr. Willy M. Muturi ◽  
Dr Mos Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Railway Network ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
The Government ◽  
Equipment Utilization ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Managerial Employees

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of railway network inefficiencies on business operations of Tata chemicals Magadi, Mombasa in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population of this study was the 450 employees of TATA Chemical Magadi Ltd. The study used a sample of 135 employees. The study employed stratified random sampling to identify the 135 respondents. The strata were those of top management, middle management/supervisors and non-managerial employees. Primary data was used to gather information by use of questionnaires. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 20) for production of descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Results on the analysis of variance showed that the overall model was statistically significant and that the independent variables were good predictors of performance.  This was supported by an F statistic of 71.69 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05significance level. Descriptive results indicated that inefficiencies of Kenya Railway Corporation greatly affect production targets, customer satisfaction, sales targets and equipment utilization in Tata chemicals Magadi Ltd which in turn affects the performance of the company.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The government should allocate additional annual budget to the Kenya Railways Corporation to provide efficient means of transporting freight between cities and towns. Additionally, management of Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd should exercise stronger leadership to enhance long term planning and disaster management to avoid loss to customers and manage its efficiency.

scholarly journals Rethinking of Public Secondary Schools Discipline in Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Nandeke ◽  
Sammy K. Chumba ◽  
Catherine Kiprop
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
School Management ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Student Council ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
School Heads

Student Council is a representative structure through which students in a secondary school become involved in school affairs. The study set out to investigate student council participation in the management of discipline in public secondary schools in Teso North Sub-County in Busia County, Kenya. The study sought to establish: the influence of student council participation in the formulation of rules and regulations on management of discipline, and the influence of student council involvement in formulating punishment on the management of discipline. The target population was 7379 students and 189 teachers and 27 principals from 27 schools. The research employed descriptive survey design using a random sample of 365 students, 18 teachers and 9 principals. This sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s table of sample determination and using coefficient variation of 30% and a standard error of 2% through stratified simple random sampling technique. The data was collected using a selfadministered questionnaire. The study established that schools involved students in designing punishment but students never took punishment positively and that common disciplinary problems experienced in schools was due to lack of students involvement. It was further established that students were haphazardly involved in the school management of students’ discipline. Thus the study recommends schools to empower students’ council in which students’ views and ideas are heard and discussed; Ministry of education to organize and offer seminars where school heads are well sensitized on involving students in school management.

scholarly journals Ethical Consideration for Counsellor Practice as Perceived by Student Counsellors in Nigerian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
A. E. Oghounu ◽  
E. E. Enakpoya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Ethical Codes ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Professional Counselling

The paper examined the perception of student counsellors studying Guidance and Counselling in various Nigerian Universities on ethical codes which should guide and protect the counselling profession. Four research questions were raised to guide the study and two corresponding hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,500 students, drawn from selected Nigerian universities using the multistage sampling technique. The instrument used to gather data for the study was a 50 item questionnaire constructed by the researcher. The psychometric properties were determined and found adequate for use. The test-re-test method was applied to determine reliability which yielded r = 0.88. Senior lecturers in the Department of Guidance and Counselling ascertained content and construct adequacy of the instrument. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions and t-test to test the hypotheses. The study found out that respondents perceived counselling codes highly irrespective of their gender and religious beliefs although male respondents showed stronger agreement. It was therefore recommended that the Counselling Association of Nigeria should develop counselling ethical codes for professional counselling practice in Nigeria without considering any bias for gender and religion.

Examining the Home Factors that Influence Performance in KCSE in Secondary Schools in Mbeere North Sub-County of Embu County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Magdalene Wanjiru Njagi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Parental Occupation ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study was to identify the home factors that influence performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)  in secondary schools in Mbeere North Sub-county. A survey design was used to conduct this study.  The study was carried out in Mbeere North Sub-county, which is one of the divisions of Mbeere north Sub County. Mbeere North Sub-county has 4 locations. The target population was all private and public secondary schools in Mbeere north Sub County containing an estimated population of 2002 students, 113 teachers and 12 headteachers. Samples from the government schools in Mbeere North Sub-county were selected using stratified sampling technique. Purposive sampling to select the headteachers and teachers was used. The use of systematic sampling was employed; therefore, ten per cent (10%) of the target student population was incorporated in the sample of the population. A pilot study was conducted in one of the secondary schools but not included in the sample. Data was collected on variables such as parents' occupation, parents' commitment to students' learning, among others. Descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency distribution were used in the presentation of the data. There was found to be a positive correlation between various home factors such as absenteeism, miraa farming and parental occupation and academic achievement.  The findings from this study also suggest that students who performed dismally in KCSE examinations also were from homes where parents had low-income occupations (peasants). The study recommended that strict discipline should be instilled in students, while the community is sensitized concerning drug use and abuse.

scholarly journals Mediating Role of Employee Decision on Relationship Between Employee Separation Planning and Retirement Preparedness in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Githaiga Gathiira ◽  
Stephen Muathe ◽  
James Kilika
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Retirement Preparedness ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Globally, majority of employees particularly from public institutions are associated with poverty during retirement despite living well during employment life. Retirement preparedness is viewed as a deliberate planning process by an individual and ought to start a long while before actual organization – employee separation. It is therefore important to relook at the concept of employee separation planning and retirement preparedness when it is mediated by employee decision which is integral to the life mastery of control that an individual exhibit. The target population was 1,238 teachers aged 50 years and above and employed in public secondary schools in Kenya by 2017. A representative sample of 334 respondents was selected using multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using semi structured questionnaire and interview guide. Logit regression was used to establish the relationships between variables in the study and to test the null hypotheses at P ≤ 0.05 and 95% confidence level. The study found that employee decision making had partial mediating effect on the relationship between employee separation planning and retirement preparedness. The study recommended the government and the employer organizations to enact frameworks that encourages and stimulates employees to make decisions to engage in programmes geared towards separation planning for successful retirement preparedness. 

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceived Communication Instructional Skill for Improving Teaching in Primary School in Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Elizabeth N. Ebizie ◽  
Obiageli C. Njoku ◽  
Juliana N. Ejiofor
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Trial Test ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study was carried out to investigate teachers’ perceived communication instructional skill for improving teaching in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The sample size of the study is 1,196 teachers. Multistage sampling technique was used in the selection of the sample size. The instrument used for data collection was the Teachers’ Perceived Communication Instructional Skills Questionnaire (TPCISQ). To ensure the reliability of the instrument, a trial test was conducted by administering 30 copies of the questionnaire to 30 public primary school teachers in Awka, Anambra State, which is outside the study area. Cronbach Alpha was used to determine the internal consistency of the items. Result of the analysis yielded an overall coefficients value of 0.87. The data collected in the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Based on the findings of the study, it was revealed that teachers need the following communication skills: listening to the pupils attentively when they ask questions; giving proper feedback to the questions raised by the pupils; repeating instructions orally or in writing and so on.

scholarly journals Relationship between Psychological Contract and Job Satisfaction of Staff of Accra Technical University

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Christine Ampofo-Ansah ◽  
Rita Sarkodie-Baffoe
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Psychological Contract ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Technical University ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the relationship between psychological contract and job satisfaction of staff of Accra Technical University. A descriptive survey design was used with the target population being both teaching and non-teaching staff of Accra Technical University. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample a total of 300 respondents .  A total of 270 responded to the questionnaires out of a target sample of 300 staff. The study revealed that, there was a relationship between perceived psychological contract and job satisfaction. Using linear regression analysis, the study showed that an increase in the overall fulfillment of obligations and promises (psychological contract) by both Teaching and Non-teaching staff would directly cause an increase in job satisfaction. Another key finding of the study was that, in general the staff perceived they fulfilled their promises and obligations to a greater extent to the university, while the university fulfilled its promises and obligations  to a lesser extent, which meant there was inverse relation between what the staff offered to the university and what the university offered and this caused a breach of psychological contract which in turn bred job dissatisfaction. This study then recommends that management  revised its recruitment policy and emphasize on flexibility in terms of career development opportunities and endeavor to fulfill their promises and obligations (psychological contract).

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE REWARD ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Grace Wanjiru Njine ◽  
Dr. Joyce Nzulwa ◽  
Dr. Mary Kamaara ◽  
Dr. Kepha Ombui
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of employee reward on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame of this study was derived from the database of the SASRA. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample of the study. The population of the study was the 181 DTS’s operating in Kenya while the target population was 18 DTS’s.  The respondents were individual management staff. A questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was collected through review of published literature such as journals articles, published theses and textbooks. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The study found out that employee reward and innovation performance are positively and significant related (r=0.113, p=0.001).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It was recommended that both financial rewards (e.g. bonuses, pay, profit sharing) and Non-financial rewards (health insurance, holidays) be included in the employee reward human resource practice. This will lead to employee’s motivation to engage in creative activities and therefore high innovation performance will be registered.

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