https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/108 2026-10-01T23:58:14Z 2026-10-01T23:58:14Z Amollo, Vitalis Oliech https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1248 2020-06-25T06:35:44Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Effects of staffing policies on public secondary school teachers’ distribution in Kenya Amollo, Vitalis Oliech The success of any policy lies in its effective implementation .Staffing policies for teachers are meant to ensure sufficient teaching force that is equitably distributed in all public schools. Despite various staffing policies put by Ministry of Education (MOE) and Teachers Service Commission (TSC), in Kenya many schools are still understaffed and the available teachers are not equitably distributed. Homa-Bay County is currently understaffed by 1046 teachers spread across the six Sub-Counties despite regularly recruiting teachers as per the TSC policies. The deficit and inequitable distribution of teachers is therefore not due to non-employment but rather, due to challenges in the implementation of staffing policies. The existence of deficit and inequitable distribution of teachers despite regular recruitment suggest a problem in the staffing policies and its implementation, and therefore warranted this research. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of teachers staffing policies on public secondary school teacher distribution in Homa-Bay County. The objectives of the study were to; examine the staffing policies for teachers in Kenya, determine the extent of implementation of the staffing policies in Homa-Bay County, examine challenges influencing implementation of staffing policies, and to assess various measures being put in place to mitigate the situation. A conceptual framework was developed focusing on factors influencing implementation of staffing policies. The study used combined perspective of Agency and Expectancy theory. The study employed ex-post facto research design with a study population of 283 head teachers of public secondary schools, 2318 teachers, 6 Sub-County Directors of Education and 1 TSC County Director of Education. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 30% of teachers and head teachers from the Sub Counties owing to the large number. Saturated sampling method was also used to sample the Sub-County and County TSC Director of Education. Questionnaires, interview and document analysis formed instruments for data collection. Validity of instruments was ensured by academic experts in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Management of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Reliability of instruments was established through a pilot study in 10% of the schools outside the sample and weaknesses noted corrected before preparing the final copy. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency counts, mean and percentages. Qualitative data were transcribed and coded into themes and sub themes and analyzed using thematic analysis as they emerge based on research objectives. The study found out that various staffing policies have been in use in Homa-Bay County, namely, supply and demand driven staffing policies. It found out that these policies have been implemented as required although with certain limitations. The study found out that various strategies have been put in place to cope with the various challenges. The findings of this is significant in that; it helps teachers to be psychologically prepared for the field of work and not get shocked upon posting. It has also exposed to the Country Government challenges facing schools in their staffing programme. Finally, the finding of the study is useful in redesigning staffing policies under the new constitution of devolution and it also outline various considerations to be made during implementation of policies. The study has also contributed to knowledge on teacher management, policy formulation and implementation. The study recommend that research be conducted on methods of streamlining and strengthening decentralized teacher recruitment policy and on the impact of factors influencing implementation of staffing policies on students’ academic performance in Homa-Bay County A PhD thesis submitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Musili, Elizabeth Kalee Mulwa, David Musyoki Mwania, Jonathan Muema https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1089 2020-06-18T06:38:43Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Influence of Principals’ Characteristics on the Implementation of Re-Admission Policy of Girls after Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya Musili, Elizabeth Kalee; Mulwa, David Musyoki; Mwania, Jonathan Muema This study sought to investigate the influence of principals’ characteristics on implementation of readmission policy of girls after teenage pregnancy in public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. The study objectives sought to determine the influence of; principals’ age, gender, experience and professional qualifications on the implementation of re-admission policy of girls after teenage pregnancy. The target population was 275 principals, 275 guidance and counseling teachers and 275 head girls in the 120 girls’ schools and 155 co-education schools in Kitui County, Kenya. The study also targeted the County Director of Education and all the 16 sub county directors of education in Kitui County. Using stratified and simple random sampling, a sample of 83 principals, 83 guidance and counseling, and 83 head girls were selected for the study. The County Director of Education was purposively selected while four sub-county directors of Education were selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The study established that; there was statistically significant association between principals’ characteristics and re-admission policy. The principals’ age, gender, experience and professional qualification significantly determined the implementation of the re-admission policy of girls after teenage pregnancy. The study recommends that; principals should get the right professional training and experience before they could be appointed to take up roles of heading public schools. This would enhance the implementation of the re-admission policy of girls after teenage pregnancy in public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. An article published in International Journal of Education and Research

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Musita, Richard Ogange, Betty O. Lugendo, Dorine https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1081 2020-06-18T05:51:44Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

A second chance to dream: initiating ODEL in secondary school re-entry programs for young adult secondary school dropouts the case of Mumias District, Western Kenya Musita, Richard; Ogange, Betty O.; Lugendo, Dorine The Kenyan education system has very limited re-entry options for learners who drop out before attaining secondary school certificate. It is very difficult to access training and or secure a job that requires at least secondary school education. This study examined the prospects of initiating Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) in reentry programmes into high school for out of school Young Adult Secondary School Dropouts (Y.A.S.S.D). The study focused on the enablers and challenges of initiating ODeL in the secondary school re-entry programmes. An alternative flexible and sustainable community based ODeL model that potentially can address re-entry for the Y.A.S.S.D is proposed. A qualitative phenomenological design was used; focus group discussion and interviews were conducted from a purposeful sample of participants. The study revealed that the potential of ODeL in addressing re-entry into secondary school for Y.A.S.S.D great. Majority of the participants were aware of the existing secondary school re-entry options, however, ODeL appeared new. Despite there being challenges in introducing the ODeL mode of study in secondary school re-entry programmes, it is viable and requires further exploration. The enablers of this mode of study are largely in place to the extent appreciated by participants in the study. An article published in Distance Education

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Karuru, Muchiri Hannah Wakonyo https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/945 2020-06-10T08:12:58Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Strategies of Addressing the Rising Demand for Secondary School Education in Nairobi City County, Kenya Karuru, Muchiri Hannah Wakonyo This study sought to explore the strategies of addressing the rising demand for secondary school education in Nairobi City County. Despite the high budgetary allocation towards education, more primary school graduates fail to transit to secondary schools. The enrolment challenge is worse in urban areas especially in urban slums where majority of the urban population is concentrated. Though this situation is blamed on the existence of limited secondary schools, the government expenditure on the education sector is already overstretched. The objectives of the study focused on utilization of the existing secondary school resources, influence of cost on demand for secondary education, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Government initiatives. This study was rooted on the utility theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was 235 secondary schools from where 71 schools representing (30%) were sampled. From the sampled schools, 71 principals and 384 students were sampled. Out of the 120 education officers in the County, 12 (10%) of them were sampled. Questionnaires, interview and observation schedules were used to collect the data. Data was analyzed using SPSS and STATA softwares. The study found that the demand for secondary schools was high, the existing secondary schools resources had not been efficiently utilized, school fees had hindered demand to some extent, majority of the schools did not have any Public Private Partnerships and the existing Government initiatives had a predictive value on secondary school demand. The study concluded that the demand for secondary schools was high in Nairobi City County, most of the existing resources in secondary schools had not been efficiently utilized, school fees had to some extent hindered school demand, majority of the schools did not have any form of Public Private Partnerships and the existing Government initiatives had a predictive value on secondary school demand. The study recommends that, all the existing secondary school resources should be fully utilized, all schools should strive to forge Public Private Partnerships, more day schools should be provided because thay are cost friendly while Government initiatives should be enhance A thesis submitted in the department of educational administration and planning in the fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of doctor of philosophy in the economics of education University of Nairobi

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