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Social Problems Faced by Non-resident Undergraduate Students of Kampala International University Western Campus

ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the social problems that non-resident students of Kampala International University-Western Campus face in their places of residence during their course of study. The study targeted 169 out of 300 students, 10 out of 15 landlords and 5 out of 9 University administrators. The study set out to establish the suitability of accommodation facilities for non-resident students, the state of the prevailing feeding, health and sanitation conditions in and...

Socio Economic Status of Parents and Truancy Among Students in Seco Dary Schools in Mpwapwa District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate socio-economic status of parents and truancy among students in Mpwapwa district, Tanzania with the following objectives: To determine the profile of respondents; to determine the level of; Parents’ SES; students’ truancy in secondary schools; and examine relationships between the two variables. The study utilized descriptive survey research design, in particular descriptive correlation. Random sampling was used to select a sample size of 2...

The "Daily News" Newspaper as the Mouth Piece of Tanzanian Government Case Study: Kinondoni District, Dar-Es-Salaam City.

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find solutions to the problems of biased, unjust and unobjective reporting with special regard to the "Daily News" newspaper as the mouthpiece of the Tanzanian government. The study was centered at Kinondoni municipality in Dar es Salaam region data was collected critically by seeking views from people in the above stated area by the use of interviews and questionnaires. The study was guided by objectives of the study; which focused on editors, journal...

Teacher Motivation and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools of Jinja Central Division in Jinja District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT A study on teacher motivation as determinant of teacher performance in secondary schools in Jinja central division was carried out with the main objective of establishing the relationship Jetween teacher motivation and teacher performance. The specific objectives of the study Nere; to establish the relationship between teacher motivation and performance, to determine 'actors that influence teacher motivation, to establish ways of motivating teachers so as mprove on their performance,...

Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction Among Lecturers in Universities in Embu County Kenya

ABSTRAa The study sought to answer questions on the profile of the respondents, the level of organizational commitment among the lecturers, level of job satisfaction among the lecturers and the relationship between organizational commitment and job satisfaction among the lecturers in Universities in Embu County. Using descriptive correlatioanal survey ~research design, and a sample of 166 respondents, the study found out that there are more male than female lecturers in Embu county universiti...

The Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation (Fgm) And Its Impact on Women’s Rights of Kajiado South Constituency, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to find out the factors that have contributed to the persistence of FGM in Kajiado South Constituency were female genital mutilation is still prevalent despite numerous efforts by various entities like the government, non governmental organizations as well as community based organizations, towards abolishment of this harmful cultural practice. The study was based on a qualitative methodology that employed the use of questionnaires and interviews in data gath...

Personality Traits and Job Commitment of Primary School Teachers in Manafwa District, Uganda

ABSTRACT The present study was carried out in Manafwa district of Uganda to identify the dominant personality traits of the primary school teachers in Manafwa District, Uganda; to examine the level of job commitment of primary school teachers in Manafwa District, Uganda; and to find out the relationship between primary school teachers‘ dominant personality traits and their job commitment in Manafwa District, Uganda. The study took a cross-sectional survey design using quantitative and quali...

Psychosocial Factors and Students’ Discipline in Secondary Schools, Yumbe District, Uganda

ABSTRACT As a vital component for students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders, this study investigates the relationship between psychosocial factors (psf) and students’ discipline in Secondary Schools, Yumbe district, Uganda. The study was targeted to find relationship between self-esteem, motivation, peer influence together with school environment and students’ discipline in secondary schools. Unrealized self-esteem, lack of motivation, negative peer influence and unfriendly schoo...

Teaching Materials and Academic Performance of Learners of Religious Education in Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT The title of the study was Educational resources and students’ performance in Religious studies in Kampala International University. It was guided by these four objectives: (i)to determine the profile of the respondents in respect to age, gender, and nationality ii) Determine the level of Academic Resources iii)determine the level of students’ performance, iv) the relationship between Lhe extent of Academic resources and level of students’ performance~ The study used co relatio...

Impediments To Full Realization of Women’s Right to Property I Kakamega District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT The study examined the impediments to full realization of women’s rights to property in Kenya using Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega District as a Case Study. The study investigated the various forms of property ownership in Kakamega District, the impediments to full realization of women’s right to property ownership in Kakamega District, and the effectiveness of the measures the Government of Kenya has put in place to mitigate the impediments to full realization of women’s righ...

The Impact of Large Enrolment on Regular Pupil Assessment Under Thematic Curriculum in Primary School Of Masindi District.

ABSTRACT This is a report on tile study of~‘the Impact of large enrolment on regular pupil assessment under thematic curriculum in primary schools of Masindi district”. This study was carried out in two Counties of Masindi District, i.e. Buruli and Counties. Two Sub Counties from each County were selected, i.e. Karujubu and Miirya in Buruli; and Kigumba and Kiryandongo in Kibanda. Five schools with the highest enrolment from each ofthe four Sub Counties were selected for this study. The s...

Avega Agahozo Women Association on Reconciliation and Peace Building Among Genocide Victims in Rwanda

ABSTRACT The study intended to establish the relationship between activities of AVEGA AGAHOZO Women Association and reconciliation and peace building in Rwanda after the Genocide. The study employed a descriptive correlational, expost facto and cross sectional survey designs. A sample of 346 respondents was taken. The questionnaire was used to answer 4 research questions which included; profile of respondents; degree of activities of AVEGA AGAHOZO Women Association; level of reconciliation an...

Teachers’ Perception on Determinants 0f Girls’ Access to Primary Education in Selected Schools in Tana River District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The work embodied in this thesis was carried out in Tana River District, Kenya with objectives to determine teachers’ perception on ~ieterminants of girls’ access to primary education in selected schools, and such include the profile of respondents and the difference in teachers’ perceptions in respect to gender, qualification, experience and age, and the level of teachers’ perceptions in terms of socio economic, cultural and school based factors. A review of related literatu...

Cultural Practices and Children’s Rights in Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan

ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the role of cultural practices in protection of the rights of children. The study objectives were; identify the cultural practices that interfere with the rights of the child; examine the children’s rights that would be respected, protected and fulfilled and assess the measures taken to address the protection of the rights of children. The study employed a descriptive survey design, using quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. This stud...

Women's Rights Among Internally Displaced People in Horseed Camp, Mogadishu, Somalia.

ABSTRACT This study was done to assess women's rights in internally displaced People's camps in Mogadishu, with particular focus on Horseed IDPs camp. The study was guided by three objectives and these were 1) To establish the rights of women rights in Horseed IDPs camp, Mogadishu, Somalia 2) To establish how existing policies promote women rights in Horseed IDPs camp, Mogadishu, Somalia and 3) To establish the challenges women face in rights advocacy in Horseed IDPs camp, Mogadishu, Somalia....


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