Daystar University Repository: Recent submissions
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Sitati, Emmily Mugasia; Bota, Kennedy; Mwangi, Ndirangu (IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), January , 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: The early childhood education sector in Kenya does not receive direct funding from the government like the primary and secondary sectors. This then calls for stakeholders to provide finances for procurement of teaching/learning resources and other resources. The purpose of this study was to establish the provision of teaching/learning resources in ECE in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design to investigate this in Kakamega County, Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to select 3 sub-counties (30 % of the population). Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to select 30 % of the public and private ECEs to participate. Head teachers and one teacher from the selected each ECE participated in the study. However where more than one teacher was found in an ECE centre, simple random sampling through balloting was used to select the one to participate. The DEOs and DICECE Officers of the selected sub-counties were selected purposively to participate in the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the ECE head teachers and teachers, interview schedules from the DEOs and DICECE officers and observation schedules used to collect data on availability of teaching learning resources in the ECE centres. The instruments were validated through expert judgement and pilot-testing. Reliability was estimated using Cronbach‟s coefficient Alpha which was 0.80 and deemed adequate for the study. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data. The findings of the study revealedthatstakeholders had made good efforts to buy instructional materials in both the public and private ECE centres. The study recommends that the government should streamline ECE within the policy of free primary education and expand the school equipment production unit (SEPU) to institute ECE equipment and materials. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4233 Files in this item: 1
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Johnson, LeAnn A.; Githinji, Scolastica Kariuki; Namai, Joab (African Journal for Teacher Education, 2023)[more][less]
Abstract: Traditional university-based teacher training in Kenya has relied on theoretical campus-based coursework which provides strong knowledge but little opportunity to develop practical skills. The need for practical skills is particularly evident for teacher candidates who are expected to teach students with disabilities who attend class in regular education settings. This case study outlines a pilot class at Daystar University that incorporated video, field trips, and real-world assignments within an experiential learning model to determine the impact of real-world experiences on student attitudes towards individuals with disabilities and their families, knowledge of disabilities, and skills in identifying and using understanding of learner strengths and weaknesses to make instructional recommendations and incorporate those recommendations into the design of class-wide learning activities. Teacher candidates enrolled in the pilot class reported positive changes in attitude and understanding towards individuals with disabilities, increased learning, and had more confidence in their ability to work in inclusive classrooms. These results have implications for ongoing curriculum restructuring in teacher education in areas of the world where educator preparation lacks the necessary resources for implementing a series of fully supported field experiences leading to a full-time teaching practice opportunity. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4232 Files in this item: 1
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Sitati, Emmily Mugasia; Bota, Kennedy; Mwangi, Ndirangu (Journal of Education and Practice, 2014)[more][less]
Abstract: Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Kenya does not receive direct government financial support as other sectors of education and therefore relies on a number of stakeholders for financial, human, physical and teaching/learning resources. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of stakeholders in professional development of ECE teachers in Kakamega County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design to investigate this. Purposive sampling was used to select 3 sub-counties which was approximately 30 % of the population. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to select the participating ECE centres from the selected sub-counties. Thirty percent (30 %) of the public and private ECEs were sampled. Head teachers from each ECE participated in the study making a total of 62 and 122 head teachers from private and public ECE respectively. One teacher from the sampled ECE centres participated in the study. However where more than one teacher was found in an ECE centre, simple random sampling through balloting was used to select the one to participate. The DEOs and DICECE Officers of the selected sub-counties were selected purposively to participate in the study. The sample frame consisted of 184 head teachers, 184 teachers, 3 DEOs and 3 DICECE officers. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the ECE head teachers and teachers and interview schedules from the DEOs and DICECE officers. The instruments were validated through expert judgment and pilot-testing. Collected data was edited, organized in line with research questions, coded and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Findings were presented in frequency tables, charts and graphs. The findings of the study revealed that the sub-sector was dominated by females who are belied to be better in teaching children. The study further revealed that majority of the ECE teachers had met minimum qualification. The Ministry of education and parents were not keen on funding professional development of teachers and that individual teachers funded their own professional development. The study concluded that stakeholder’s role in professional development of ECE teachers was minimal. The study recommended that the government should expand the scholarship programs to cover ECE pupils and teacher trainees Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4231 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni; Asembo, J.M (May , 1993)[more][less]
URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4229 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni; Langhof, H; Sack, P (January , 1994)[more][less]
Abstract: We investigated the intensity of exercise in the asthma six-minute provocation test (ASMT) for asthmatic patients and mountain climbing. Six asthmatic boys with mean age 11.7 +/- 2.1 years and mean weight 44.5 +/- 13.2 kg participated in this study. HR, FEV1 and RR values were recorded. In both forms of exercise, the participants achieved intensities of over 160 beats/min. EIA was diagnosed in five of them after the SSMT. There was not much variability in the PEFR values observed during mountain climbing. The rise in systolic pressure was within normal. The echocardiogram (ECG) was not pathologic. Further investigations are required to establish the suitability of mountain climbing as an appropriate form of sport for asthmatics. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4228 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni (African Journal of Science, November , 1995)[more][less]
Abstract: Injuries are common in all sports, including soccer. Most of these injuries can be prevented if their aetiology, mechanisms and predisposing actions are analyzed. There were a total of 32 injuries in the study period. The incidence of lesions was 1.78 per match or 1.1 per player. 43.75% were contusions, 31.25% overuse and 25% sprains. 34.38% of the injuries affected the groin/thigh, 28.13% the knee and 25% the ankle. The right side of the body (65.63%) suffered more injuries. The opponent (60%), ball (12%)and the ground (10%) were the major causes. The activities during injury were running/dribbling (43.8%), tackling (18.8%) and heading (9.4%). A similar study of longer duration is recommended. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4227 Files in this item: 1
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Asembo, JM; Wekesa, M. (East Afr Med J ., February , 1998)[more][less]
Abstract: Team handball is a fast, explosive sport, and injury risk is inevitable. There is need to define the risk factors in order to formulate preventive, treatment and rehabilitation measures. This study investigated the nature, aetiology, mechanism and anatomical localisation of injuries observed among male and female players during the tenth edition of the East and Central Africa Senior Clubs Championships (9th-17th April, 1995) in Nairobi, Kenya. There were nine male and five female teams from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia which played nineteen and ten matches respectively leading to 52(77.61%) and 15(22.39%) injuries. The matches were observed and the injuries recorded live by trained researchers and the result confirmed after the match. The commonest injuries were contusions (64.18%). Most injuries were caused by another person (85.07%), majority of them occurring due to collision (55.22%). The head suffered most injuries (59.24%) and many players got more injured while attacking than defending. In all, 56.7% of the injuries were observed in the second half. Generally, only 38.81% of the injuries led to a substitution of player. This pattern of injuries was the same for both male and female players. More studies of this nature are recommended in order to clearly define injury risk in team handball and, thus, preventive, treatment and rehabilitation measures. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4226 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Scholastica (Int. J. Adv. Res, October 30, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Children on average spend at least 15,000 hours in class rooms from age 4 or 5 until they leave high school (Meece & Eccles, 2010). The institutions therefore are the critical contexts for nurturing desirable values, beliefs, principles and ideas. This is more so for Kenya in the view that behaviour problems among Kenyan secondary school students have been on the rise (Aloka, & Bujuwoye, 2013). This study sought to establish the relationship between school supportiveness and adolescents’ psychosocial development, with the intent to enhance adolescents’ adjustment in school. The study employed a sample of 240 adolescents aged 13-18 and drawn from 4 Counties purposively selected from 47 Counties in Kenya. A final sample of 240 was obtained through multistage sampling strategy. The study was a descriptive correlational survey; it involved gathering data from adolescents using a questionnaire to assess the relationship between school supportiveness and adolescents’ psychosocial adjustment. Findings showed that students-teachers relationship supportiveness was positively significantly correlated with adolescents’ Psychosocial adjustment at r 165*, n 222, p = .014 <.05, prosocial behaviours at r.170*, n = 222, p .011 < .05, social helpfulness at r.149*, n = 219, p .028 < .05, and resilience to risky behaviours at r.204**, n = 218, p .003 < .05. It was concluded that teacher- student relationship supportiveness influences adolescents’ social helpfulness, prosocial behaviours and resiliency to risky behaviours as well as overall psychosocial adjustment. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4225 Files in this item: 1
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Kipkenei, Simon; Ndiku, Judah; Maiyo, Julius; Cherui, Rodgers (IJSRST, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Performance contract as a branch of management science refers to a management control systems which is a contractual agreement to execute a service according to an agreed upon terms, within an established time period and with a stipulated use of resources and performance standards. The government of Kenya introduced performance contract signing in 2004. The aim was to improve service delivery and resource utilization in public institutions among other objectives. The introduction of performance contracting in public primary teachers training colleges was an effort to institute a framework of accountability and enhance service delivery in Kenya. This study sought to establish the availability of resources for implementing Performance contracting with an aim of improving service delivery to the public. It employed descriptive survey design. The target population was 2270 employees and 783 members of the students’ councils of Public Primary Teachers Training Colleges. Purposive sampling, simple random sampling and stratified random sampling were used to identify the sample population. A total of 429 respondents formed the sample size representing 30% of the study population. The study revealed several challenges in the implementation process which included lack of funds, lack of training and capacity building of employees regarding performance contracting, ambiguity in the process and resistance by personnel to participate in the process hence these challenges had hindered the successful implementation of Performance contracts in PPTTCs. It is recommended that performance contracting strategy should be strengthened with the availing of more financial resources to ensure that the required learning and teaching resources are all made available. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4224 Files in this item: 1
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Halima, Rose; Musya, Justus; Simon, Muthomi (International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledgee, June 6, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: The main objective of the study was to investigate broadcast media stories by Standard Group Public Limited Company (PLC) that escalate or de-escalate electoral violence in Kenya. This study was anchored on the tenets of the Libertarian Theory and the Social Responsibility Theory. The study used a descriptive survey design. The target population in the study comprised of the 695 SG PLC employees in broadcasting department, Communication Authority of Kenya, the police, human rights groups and survivors of 2017 post election violence. The sample population of the study consisted of 139 SG PLC employees in broadcasting department, the police, Communication Authority of Kenya, human rights groups and survivors of 2017 post election violence. The study used the combination of probability and non-probability sampling methods. The study also used questionnaires and interviews as research instruments. Quantitative data was presented using charts, figures, tables, frequencies, and percentages. Qualitative data on the other hand was analyzed by content analysis. The study found that that stories on tribal clashes, hate speech by politicians, one sided stories and use of languages demeaning another group were likely to escalate violence. The study concluded that SG media stories have a positive and significant association with electoral violence reduction/increase. It was recommended that the SG group and other media groups need to screen information before being released to the public. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4223 Files in this item: 1
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Ngure, Anne; Rotumoi, Joseph; Cherui, Rodgers; Mbugua, James; Mbugua, Susan (International Journal of Business Management and Economic Research(IJBMER),, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Over the recent past the number of women managers has been on the rise. Their experiences and impact on the work place have been the subject of much discussion, investigation and theorizing. While women are joining the managerial ranks in increasing numbers, few women are managing to reach middle level management or above. Albeit this there are a number of challenges that seem to bewilder these women. Of the challenges that women face there are those that are significant. The main objective of the study was to determine the challenges that are significant and are experienced by women in managerial positions in Kenyan public universities. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in Three Kenyan public institutions of higher learning i.e. Kenyatta University, Nairobi University and JKUAT. The study population consisted of all women in managerial positions in all the public institutions of higher learning in Kenya. Stratified and systematic random sampling methods were used to sample the research population consisting of 15 women managers in Kenyatta University, 18 women managers in Nairobi University and 9 women managers at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The main research instruments used was questionnaires. A statistic test was carried out using chi square to establish the important variables that affect performance, it was established that sex discrimination, stereotypes, job/family conflict, sexual harassment, unfair pressure, working experience, professional training and organizational policies are significant factors that affect performance of women managers in public universities in Kenya. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4222 Files in this item: 1
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Cherui, Rodgers; Kipkoech, Lydia; Kisilu, Kitainge (Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS), November 30, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: In equality in girl’s education has been a subject for many developing countries. The Kenyan government developed the policy of the re-entry of the teenage mothers to school in 2001. The policy allows teenage mothers to re-enter schools after delivery. Despite the policy being in place, very few teenage mothers have been returning to school. This study sought to find out the cultural aspects that affects the implementation of the re-entry policy of teenage mothers to school in Bungoma County. The main objective of the study was to find out the various aspects of culture that affected the re-entry policy of teenage mother to schools in Bungoma County. The critical theory by Habernes was adopted as the theoretical framework. The convergent parallel mixed method research design was used. The research population comprised of teenage mothers, student girls, head teachers, principals, Guiding and Counselling teachers, Sub County Quality Assurance and Standards Officers. The main data collection instruments were Questionnaires and Interview schedules. Questionnaires were administered to the Teenage mothers, school girls, Guidance and counselling teachers, while the interview schedule were administered to Sub County Quality Assurance and Standards Officers and head teachers. Pilot study was carried out in Trans Nzoia County. Reliability index of 0.79 was obtained. Quantitative data was coded and presented using tables and analyzed through frequency distribution and percentages. Qualitative data was organized and broken into themes synthesized to search for patterns and meaning. This study was significant for it identified various cultural factors that affected the implementation of the re-entry policy. The study revealed various cultural factors that hindered the effective implementation of the policy included, attitudes, prejudice, gender discrimination and traditional customs. There is therefore a need to address these cultural factors so as to enable these teenage mothers to reenter school. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4221 Files in this item: 1
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Cherui, Rodgers; Magak, Grace; Oloibe, Jane (African Journal of Education Science and Technology,, January , 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: The role of youth polytechnic in the provision of middle level education cannot be overemphasized. Most learners who cannot proceed to high schools and other tertiary institutions resort to youth polytechnics to gain skills which they use mainly in the informal sector. While the potential for quick expansion of youth polytechnics programs are there, there are a number of factors that are hampering their growth. The ministry of education does not fund youth polytechnics but only gives them grants to pay instructors’ salaries. There is a challenge in funding education sector since resources are scarce. The government has been allocating a lot of funds to other levels of education and very little is allocated to the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This study sought to assess alternatives of financing youth polytechnics activities and how income so generated is used to offer quality training in Imenti South District- Meru County. The researcher adopted descriptive survey design. The study targeted the two polytechnics in Imenti South District. Purposive sampling was used and a sample of 27 respondents was identified. Piloting was done in the polytechnic not involved in the study. Spearman’s rank order correlation was used to compute reliability. Data was collected using questionnaires, observation guide and interview schedule. Descriptive statistics were presented in form of frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data was presented using theoretical descriptions. The study revealed that there are varied ventures in income generation activities that youth polytechnics are involved in. It was also found out that much of the income from IGAs is not accounted for, or there are no records kept both by the management and the staff. The polytechnics that are well endowed were producing more income than those which were less endowed. The income generated is used to improve the quality of education. However there are few production units in the polytechnics. The study recommended that Youth polytechnics should build sustainability of income generating activities such as running them as business enterprise. Vibrant production units should also be set up. This is key in increasing the income generated by the youth polytechnics. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4219 Files in this item: 1
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Wandera, Susan; Akala, Winston; Rosemary, KhitieyiImonje (IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), June , 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: Teacher academic qualification is repository of competencies and knowledge skills acquired through a learning process in an academy. In the realm of English language as a subject, teacher academic qualification is an indicator of the level of mastery of literacy and competency skills which a teacher is known to have acquired and certified by recognized Examinations body. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of teacher academic qualification on learner performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) in English subject in public primary schools in Kenya. The study used descriptive research design and purposive sampling for all inclusive and representative population sample with regard to distribution and categories of schools in Machakos County as its method for research. Unit of analysis was Public primary schools in Machakos County. Respondents were Primary school teachers with teacher academic qualificationsat various certificate levels and who teach English subject in KCPE exam classes. The sample size was 132 academically qualified teachers. Data collection was done through questionnaires.The study found Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination candidates taught by teachers with Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) certificates (Primary I teachers; at 19.7 % sample proportion)with Credit Passachieved Learner Mean score of 47.13 % in English subject.Teachers with KCSE certificates with Credit Pass and Kenya Advanced Certificate Examination (KACE) certificates with Passplus Diploma in Arts certificates (at 25.8 % sample proportion) achieved Learner Mean score of 48.03 % in English subject.Teachers with KCSE certificates with Credit Pass and KACE certificates with Pass plus Diploma in Sciencecertificates (at 10.6 % sample proportion) achieved Learner Mean score of 47.37 % in English subject. Lastly, teachers with KCSE with Credit Pass and KACE with Pass andwho also hold Diploma in Arts certificates with Pass and University Bachelor’s Degree certificates (Primary Graduate teachers; at 42.4 %) achieved Learner Mean score of 58.05 % in English subject. There is a significant increase in Learner mean score by candidates taught by Undergraduate teachers probably as a result oftheir high self-efficacy in Classes and a reduction in Learnerindiscipline and self-belief contributing to effective teaching and learning whose product is enhanced Learner performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination.The study concluded that teacher academic qualification significantly influences pupils’ performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination in English subject in Kenya. Finally, this study recommends that only teachers with good academic qualification in subjectstaught at appropriate school learning levels with repository competencies and pedagogical skills acquired in the course of academic learning and professional training be deployed to teach English subject in schools for enhanced learner performance. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4218 Files in this item: 1
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Wandera, Susan; Akala, Winston Jumba; Imonje, Rosemary Khitieyi (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), November , 2020)[more][less]
Abstract: School resources and infrastructure are very essential to the learning and teaching process. In exploring level of learner performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Examinations, learning resources and school infrastructure is one of major indicators of the level of preparedness for enhancing learner performance. The study determined the relation of the adequacy of school resources and infrastructure on learner performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) in English subject in public primary schools in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design using purposive sampling technique. This enabled the study capture how levels of adequacy of school resources and infrastructure relate to learner performance in National Examination public primary schools in Machakos County. The unit of analysis was Public primary schools. The County has 842 Government run public primary schools out of which 86 schools were studied. Data was collected using observation schedules and questionnaires. Respondents were teachers who teach English subject. Study found that availability and usage of teaching and learning resources averaging 65 % and availability/adequacy and usage of school infrastructure averaging 60 % to correspond to learner performance scores in KCPE. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4217 Files in this item: 1
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Moni, Wekesa; Muendo, Mercy; Mikinyango, Asha (International Journal of Social Science and Technology, August , 2020)[more][less]
Abstract: The Right to Privacy is a right that had been recognizes and applied differently all over the world. On the other side Governments have employed electronic monitoring and tracking techniques as part of their security tool kit. The employment of electronic monitoring has an impact on the individual’s right to privacy. While conducting electronic monitoring and tracking countries are required to uphold the right to privacy. This paper seeks to analyze the Right to Privacy and to what extent it has been implemented in relation to Electronic monitoring and tracking. The paper will compare legal frameworks from different States on the implementation of the right to privacy in relation to Electronic monitoring. The paper will also give recommendations that can serve as a guide to assist policy makers. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4216 Files in this item: 1
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Rotumoi, Joseph; Cherui, Rodgers; Pepela, Sammy (Elixir International Journal, April 11, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: The performance of pupils at the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public schools in Kenya remains a challenge since the number of pupils performing poorly is still high. In Matete Sub County, the performance of pupils at KCPE has been declining from the year 2012-2015, with a mean of 2.48. Therefore, the objective of the study was to find out the extent to which government policies affect the academic performance of primary school learners in Matete sub county, Kakamega county. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study population comprised of 49 head teachers, 49 senior teachers, 75 standard eight class teachers, 1759 class eight pupils, and 1 Sub County Quality Assurance Officer. The study sampled 44 head teachers, 44 senior teachers and one sub-county Quality Assurance Officer who were selected through saturated sampling technique. Sixty-three class eight teachers were selected through simple random sampling technique. It also comprised 525 standards 8 pupils, who were selected through stratified sampling technique. Instruments for data collection were questionnaire, interview schedules, focus group discussions and document analysis guide. Face validity of the instruments was ascertained by experts in educational administration. Pilot study was carried out among 15 pupils, 5 head teachers, and 5 senior teachers. A Cronbach’s coefficient alpha of 0.7 was found; hence the instruments were reliable. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The qualitative data was transcribed and categorized on an on-going process as themes and sub themes emerge. The study showed that Government policies moderately affect academic performance with a mean of 3.39. Staffing policy as one of the government policy profoundly affected KCPE performance with a mean of 4.39. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4215 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni; Langhof, H; Sack, P (Int. J. Sports Med., 1988)[more][less]
Abstract: We investigated the intensity of exercise in the asthma six-minute provocation test (ASMT) for asthmatic patients and mountain climbing. Six asthmatic boys with mean age 11.7 +/- 2.1 years and mean weight 44.5 +/- 13.2 kg participated in this study. HR, FEV1 and RR values were recorded. In both forms of exercise, the participants achieved intensities of over 160 beats/min. EIA was diagnosed in five of them after the SSMT. There was not much variability in the PEFR values observed during mountain climbing. The rise in systolic pressure was within normal. The echocardiogram (ECG) was not pathologic. Further investigations are required to establish the suitability of mountain climbing as an appropriate form of sport for asthmatics. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4214 Files in this item: 1
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Muendo, Mercy (The Conversation Academic site, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: It’s been 54 years since Kenya got her independence and yet there are still a number of archaic,colonial and discriminatory laws on the statute books. From archival research I have done it’s clearthat these laws are used to exploit, frustrate and intimidate Kenyans by restricting their right tomovement, association and the use of private property. They also make it difficult for ordinary Kenyans to make a living by imposing steep permit fees oninformal businesses. These laws were inherited from the colonial British government and used to be within the purview oflocal government municipalities under the Local Government Act . This act was repealed whenmunicipalities were replaced by counties after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution . URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4213 Files in this item: 1
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Muendo, Mercy (Business Daily, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: Less than two weeks after a January terror attack left 21 people dead at a Kenyan hotel complex, the government announced that it would implement a law related to citizens’ personal data. The recent amendments to the Registration of Persons Act would allow the government to collect people’s personal information – including DNA samples, biometric data like fingerprints and retinal scans and GPS information to pinpoint their locations. The aim, authorities say, is to enhance security. But the plan violates Kenyans’ privacy rights. These rights are enshrined in the Constitution and certain sectoral laws that deal with electronic and medical data. Unfortunately, there is no specific legal framework beyond this to guarantee that personal sensitive data is protected and people’s privacy is not violated without cause. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4212 Files in this item: 1