Pub Date : 2024-03-21DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v6i1.470
Abdisalan Ahmed Yusuf, Kefa O. Nyandoro, Charles Mogote
The purpose of this study is to investigate the economic impact of the decline in banana exports in the Merka district, Somalia. Bananas and their business constitute the backbone of Somalia's economy, being the second most crucial component after livestock. Various reasons, including the civil war in Somalia and poor security, led banana companies to cease exporting, resulting in a significant economic impact on Somali society. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey approach, distributing a designed questionnaire to the target population comprising 60 banana experts, farmers, economists, and other exporters. The researchers used the Slovenian formula to determine a sample size of 52 individuals and employed a non-probability purposive sampling method. For data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis with mean and standard deviation was conducted using the SPSS application version 16. According to the study's results, the majority of respondents, 69.2 per cent, attributed the fall in banana exports to a lack of security. Similarly, 48.1 per cent of respondents attributed the decline to inappropriate marketing. Additionally, 36.5 per cent of respondents agreed that the lack of infrastructure was the cause, while 42.3 per cent attributed it to the absence of government facilities. I strongly agree with this assessment. Finally, 30.8 per cent of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed that land conflicts were responsible for the decline in banana exports in Merka, Somalia. The researchers recommended enhancing security in banana plantation areas, modernising existing markets and exploring new ones, incentivising local production and improving infrastructure, particularly roads connecting plantations to markets.
{"title":"Obstacles of conflicts on banana production and marketing in the agricultural development project of Merka district in Lower Shabelah region, south Somalia","authors":"Abdisalan Ahmed Yusuf, Kefa O. Nyandoro, Charles Mogote","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v6i1.470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v6i1.470","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to investigate the economic impact of the decline in banana exports in the Merka district, Somalia. Bananas and their business constitute the backbone of Somalia's economy, being the second most crucial component after livestock. Various reasons, including the civil war in Somalia and poor security, led banana companies to cease exporting, resulting in a significant economic impact on Somali society. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey approach, distributing a designed questionnaire to the target population comprising 60 banana experts, farmers, economists, and other exporters. The researchers used the Slovenian formula to determine a sample size of 52 individuals and employed a non-probability purposive sampling method. For data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis with mean and standard deviation was conducted using the SPSS application version 16. According to the study's results, the majority of respondents, 69.2 per cent, attributed the fall in banana exports to a lack of security. Similarly, 48.1 per cent of respondents attributed the decline to inappropriate marketing. Additionally, 36.5 per cent of respondents agreed that the lack of infrastructure was the cause, while 42.3 per cent attributed it to the absence of government facilities. I strongly agree with this assessment. Finally, 30.8 per cent of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed that land conflicts were responsible for the decline in banana exports in Merka, Somalia. The researchers recommended enhancing security in banana plantation areas, modernising existing markets and exploring new ones, incentivising local production and improving infrastructure, particularly roads connecting plantations to markets.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140222255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-11-20DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v5i1.430
Ropilo Lanyasunya, B. Tikoko, Frederick B J A Ngala
The gist of this study was to examine the relationship between selected economic factors and the enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Persistent low enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County has been conspicuous despite efforts by the government, as addressed in the Kenyan Constitution and Basic Education Act, 2013. For this reason, the objectives of this study were to establish the relationship between household wealth, rural infrastructure, child labour, family residence, as well as school facilities and meals at school and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. It employed a descriptive correlation survey design and was guided by Social Conflict Theory by Oberschall. The target population of the research was 136 female teachers and 135 headteachers from rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The sample size for the study was 136 female teachers and 27 headteachers. The census method for female teachers who responded to the questionnaires was used, while a purposive sampling technique was applied for head teachers whose data was obtained using interview schedules. Result analysis by Pearson Correlation Coefficient yielded a significant negative correlation of -0.348 and a low p-value (Sig.) of 0.005, signifying significance at the 5 per cent level, indicating a significant relationship between economic factors and girls' enrolment in rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The study recommended infrastructure improvements, transportation and resolving water scarcity issues in Samburu County as means for enhancing girls' enrolment in rural primary schools.
{"title":"Relationship between selected economic factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya","authors":"Ropilo Lanyasunya, B. Tikoko, Frederick B J A Ngala","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v5i1.430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v5i1.430","url":null,"abstract":"The gist of this study was to examine the relationship between selected economic factors and the enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Persistent low enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County has been conspicuous despite efforts by the government, as addressed in the Kenyan Constitution and Basic Education Act, 2013. For this reason, the objectives of this study were to establish the relationship between household wealth, rural infrastructure, child labour, family residence, as well as school facilities and meals at school and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. It employed a descriptive correlation survey design and was guided by Social Conflict Theory by Oberschall. The target population of the research was 136 female teachers and 135 headteachers from rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The sample size for the study was 136 female teachers and 27 headteachers. The census method for female teachers who responded to the questionnaires was used, while a purposive sampling technique was applied for head teachers whose data was obtained using interview schedules. Result analysis by Pearson Correlation Coefficient yielded a significant negative correlation of -0.348 and a low p-value (Sig.) of 0.005, signifying significance at the 5 per cent level, indicating a significant relationship between economic factors and girls' enrolment in rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The study recommended infrastructure improvements, transportation and resolving water scarcity issues in Samburu County as means for enhancing girls' enrolment in rural primary schools.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":"307 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139255170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-07-21DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.405
E. Nyangena
This study examined the manifestations of ageism among the elderly populations in Kenya. Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on age. It can manifest in many ways, including negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Ageism can have a significant impact on the lives of older people, leading to social isolation, decreased self-esteem, and poorer health outcomes. The study used a qualitative methodology, and it involved interviews with 30 elderly people from different parts of Kenya. The findings of the study suggest that ageism is a widespread problem in Kenya, and it manifests in a number of ways. Some of the manifestations of ageism that were identified in the study include: Negative stereotypes: Older people are often stereotyped as being frail, dependent, and a burden to society. Prejudice: Older people are often treated with prejudice, and they are often excluded from social and economic opportunities. Discrimination: Older people are often discriminated against in employment, housing, and healthcare. The findings of this study concludes that ageism is a serious problem in Kenya, and it has a significant impact on the lives of older people. The study recommends that there is a need for interventions to reduce ageism and to promote positive attitudes towards older people in Kenya.
{"title":"An examination of manifestations of Ageism among the elderly populations in Kenya","authors":"E. Nyangena","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.405","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the manifestations of ageism among the elderly populations in Kenya. Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on age. It can manifest in many ways, including negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Ageism can have a significant impact on the lives of older people, leading to social isolation, decreased self-esteem, and poorer health outcomes. The study used a qualitative methodology, and it involved interviews with 30 elderly people from different parts of Kenya. The findings of the study suggest that ageism is a widespread problem in Kenya, and it manifests in a number of ways. Some of the manifestations of ageism that were identified in the study include: Negative stereotypes: Older people are often stereotyped as being frail, dependent, and a burden to society. Prejudice: Older people are often treated with prejudice, and they are often excluded from social and economic opportunities. Discrimination: Older people are often discriminated against in employment, housing, and healthcare. The findings of this study concludes that ageism is a serious problem in Kenya, and it has a significant impact on the lives of older people. The study recommends that there is a need for interventions to reduce ageism and to promote positive attitudes towards older people in Kenya.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122145341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-06-15DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.376
Mandara S. Tsiwezi; Kennedy K. Mutundu
This study sought to investigate the effects of infrastructural development on marketing agricultural products in Matuga Sub County in Kwale, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive design to find out what, where, who and how it can occur without changing the subject. The study used quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain hybrid data. The research targeted a population of 770 farmers in agricultural Saccos within the Sub County with a sample size of 154 farmers and 15 key informative interviews totaling 169 respondents who were issued with questionnaires. The key informative interview persons were as follows: 3 CECMs Trade, Infrastructure and Agriculture, 2 Sacco’s chairpersons, 5 Retailer traders, one in every ward, 2 Area chiefs, 2 Youth and 1 Religious leader in Matuga. Data was collected using a questionnaire and key-informant interview then results were analysed through SPSS version 16.0. This study's significance is that it was a source of primary data to inform policy and stakeholder engagement in the role of infrastructural development in the promotion of the marketing of agricultural products. The researcher established that most roads are not all-weather, and farmers take long hours to deliver their farm produce to the Market. In addition, the farmers transport most of their products to the Kongowea market in Mombasa County. Hence, the national and county governments need to come up with policies to set funds for infrastructure development within the sub-county.
{"title":"Effects of Infrastructural Development on Marketing of Agricultural Products in Kwale County, Kenya","authors":"Mandara S. Tsiwezi; Kennedy K. Mutundu","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.376","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to investigate the effects of infrastructural development on marketing agricultural products in Matuga Sub County in Kwale, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive design to find out what, where, who and how it can occur without changing the subject. The study used quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain hybrid data. The research targeted a population of 770 farmers in agricultural Saccos within the Sub County with a sample size of 154 farmers and 15 key informative interviews totaling 169 respondents who were issued with questionnaires. The key informative interview persons were as follows: 3 CECMs Trade, Infrastructure and Agriculture, 2 Sacco’s chairpersons, 5 Retailer traders, one in every ward, 2 Area chiefs, 2 Youth and 1 Religious leader in Matuga. Data was collected using a questionnaire and key-informant interview then results were analysed through SPSS version 16.0. This study's significance is that it was a source of primary data to inform policy and stakeholder engagement in the role of infrastructural development in the promotion of the marketing of agricultural products. The researcher established that most roads are not all-weather, and farmers take long hours to deliver their farm produce to the Market. In addition, the farmers transport most of their products to the Kongowea market in Mombasa County. Hence, the national and county governments need to come up with policies to set funds for infrastructure development within the sub-county.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":"350 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124314670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-05-31DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.374
Purity Wambui Gachugu, A. Kalio, L. Kibet
The study aims at examining the effect of the value of shares traded as a ratio of GDP on economic growth in Kenya from 1985-2020. The study was based on financial intermediation theory backed up by other theories related to financial deepening. The study adopted a historical research design. An Autoregressive bivariate model (bVAR) was used in the study. Inferential statistics and descriptive are used in data analysis. This study was conducted in Kenya for the period 1985 to 2020. The study uses a historical research design. Descriptive statistics such as standard deviation, mean and correlation are calculated. Tables and graphs are also used to present the results. Inferential statistics help make inferences and predictions of a population based on the selected sample. The study established a positive effect of the value of the traded share on economic growth both in the long run and in the short run in Kenya. The study recommends that the Kenyan government create policies that would foster participation in the stock market by Kenyan investors and foreign investors.
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Pub Date : 2022-02-07DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.309
Sarah J. Kiptala; Prof John Changach; Dr Paul Opondo.
The role of indigenous knowledge on the development of iron industry among the Tugen of Baringo County; Kenya. The study examined two distinctive epochs from which the understanding of how ironwork in Tugen land was conducted. They learnt the skill through their interaction with their physical environments to cope with the changing climatic conditions by making suitable artefacts for the varied demands in all sectors. The study relied on oral traditions and archival sources as primary sources. Secondary sources were utilised, such as unpublished works like articles, books, and thesis. The study described the distribution, methods and techniques and the procedure used in ironwork. It further assessed the types and uses of iron products. This study established the forces that led to the dismantling of the industry during the early periods of colonial rule, such as taxation, forced labour, settler farming, and western education. Ironwork in the 1930s underwent re-organisations in the form of labour innovativeness, cultural transformation, marketing strategies etc. These were analysed to ascertain the forces behind the persistence and resilience of the industry. The Tugen devised ways of survival to compete favourably with the British colonisers, which led to the Tugen transformation of the iron industry from 1945. This paper raised an argument against this position. The study has recorded the Tugen iron industry for posterity purposes. The study recommends the inclusion of indigenous knowledge to any industrial development and innovation in the country.
{"title":"The Role of Indigenous Knowledge on the Development of Iron Industry among the Tugen of Baringo County in 1895-1963 in Kenya.","authors":"Sarah J. Kiptala; Prof John Changach; Dr Paul Opondo.","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v4i1.309","url":null,"abstract":"The role of indigenous knowledge on the development of iron industry among the Tugen of Baringo County; Kenya. The study examined two distinctive epochs from which the understanding of how ironwork in Tugen land was conducted. They learnt the skill through their interaction with their physical environments to cope with the changing climatic conditions by making suitable artefacts for the varied demands in all sectors. The study relied on oral traditions and archival sources as primary sources. Secondary sources were utilised, such as unpublished works like articles, books, and thesis. The study described the distribution, methods and techniques and the procedure used in ironwork. It further assessed the types and uses of iron products. This study established the forces that led to the dismantling of the industry during the early periods of colonial rule, such as taxation, forced labour, settler farming, and western education. Ironwork in the 1930s underwent re-organisations in the form of labour innovativeness, cultural transformation, marketing strategies etc. These were analysed to ascertain the forces behind the persistence and resilience of the industry. The Tugen devised ways of survival to compete favourably with the British colonisers, which led to the Tugen transformation of the iron industry from 1945. This paper raised an argument against this position. The study has recorded the Tugen iron industry for posterity purposes. The study recommends the inclusion of indigenous knowledge to any industrial development and innovation in the country.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125646904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-30DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.284
Margaret Namubuya Amudavi
This study aimed to analyse the relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s (RSP) mission objectives and its activities in Vihiga Sub-county County (formerly Hamisi district). The contingency theory guided this study, which shows how factors interact in an interdependent manner to produce either positive or negative results. The analysis adopted a descriptive survey research design where the relationship between the NGO’s mission objectives and its activities was investigated. This study applied two approaches: qualitative and quantitative, to collect data. The analysing unit was made up of the RSP staff and field officers, key informants and twelve Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), six from each of the two divisions of Vihiga Sub county. The study used both probability and non-probability. Data was obtained through focus group discussions, questionnaires, and observation schedules. Data collected was processed and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Tables and figures were used to summarise the findings. The study revealed that RSP is meeting its objectives. However, it still faces the challenge of matching its mission and its operations on the ground. If the decisions made affect some staff, this can be a point of contention within the organisation. Furthermore large percentage of respondents was of the view that the organisation structure is closed.
{"title":"The Relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s Mission Objectives and Its Activities in Vihiga County in Kenya.","authors":"Margaret Namubuya Amudavi","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.284","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to analyse the relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s (RSP) mission objectives and its activities in Vihiga Sub-county County (formerly Hamisi district). The contingency theory guided this study, which shows how factors interact in an interdependent manner to produce either positive or negative results. The analysis adopted a descriptive survey research design where the relationship between the NGO’s mission objectives and its activities was investigated. This study applied two approaches: qualitative and quantitative, to collect data. The analysing unit was made up of the RSP staff and field officers, key informants and twelve Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), six from each of the two divisions of Vihiga Sub county. The study used both probability and non-probability. Data was obtained through focus group discussions, questionnaires, and observation schedules. Data collected was processed and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Tables and figures were used to summarise the findings. The study revealed that RSP is meeting its objectives. However, it still faces the challenge of matching its mission and its operations on the ground. If the decisions made affect some staff, this can be a point of contention within the organisation. Furthermore large percentage of respondents was of the view that the organisation structure is closed.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":"61 12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130570313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.275
Richard Wachira Gichuhi.
The objective of this study is to establish the influence of e-ordering on procurement performance in a Geothermal Development Company in Kenya. The study adopted the technology acceptance Model theory. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The target population included the total number of employees working in procurement and logistics departments in the GDC Nakuru region. There are a total of 170 procurement as well as logistics employees in GDC. A multi-stage sampling method was used where 97 respondents were selected as the study respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The instrument was tested for validity and reliability where Cronbach's alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument. The alpha values for all the variables were above 0.8 well above the recommended threshold of 0.7. Thus the instruments were deemed reliable for data collection in the study. Data collected was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings were presented in form of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and presented in tables accompanied with relevant discussion. The study established that e-ordering had a positive (r=.634) significant relationship with procurement performance in the geothermal development companies. This study, therefore, concluded that e-ordering was demonstrated to greatly enhance procurement performance in Geothermal Development Company. The study recommends that the company should exploit the use of online platforms in placing their orders for suppliers to enhance their order efficiency and enhance procurement performance.
{"title":"The Influence of E-Ordering on Procurement Performance in Geothermal Development Company in Kenya.","authors":"Richard Wachira Gichuhi.","doi":"10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.275","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study is to establish the influence of e-ordering on procurement performance in a Geothermal Development Company in Kenya. The study adopted the technology acceptance Model theory. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The target population included the total number of employees working in procurement and logistics departments in the GDC Nakuru region. There are a total of 170 procurement as well as logistics employees in GDC. A multi-stage sampling method was used where 97 respondents were selected as the study respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The instrument was tested for validity and reliability where Cronbach's alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument. The alpha values for all the variables were above 0.8 well above the recommended threshold of 0.7. Thus the instruments were deemed reliable for data collection in the study. Data collected was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings were presented in form of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and presented in tables accompanied with relevant discussion. The study established that e-ordering had a positive (r=.634) significant relationship with procurement performance in the geothermal development companies. This study, therefore, concluded that e-ordering was demonstrated to greatly enhance procurement performance in Geothermal Development Company. The study recommends that the company should exploit the use of online platforms in placing their orders for suppliers to enhance their order efficiency and enhance procurement performance.","PeriodicalId":348675,"journal":{"name":"Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132634504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-30DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v3i1.262
Dickson Kabiru Maina; Zabron Bundi Motungo; Daniel Nzengya.
This study sought to examine the extent to which household income level influences the dropout rate from day secondary schools in Murang'a East Sub-County. This study employed structural strain theory and school dropout and poor family socialization theory and drop outing. The study took pragmatic research philosophy and a descriptive research design to study the phenomena in Murang’a East Sub-County. Using questionnaires, data relating to socio-economic data were collected from about 300 dropouts from Murang’a East Sub-Sub-County who were selected using a convenient and snowballing sampling technique. The research established that the level of household income has a bearing on secondary school dropout from Murang’a East Sub-County. The research concludes that secondary school drop outing has a significant drawback to the educational goals and objectives. Secondary school education continues to be a vital investment despite the challenge of drop out. Most of the students who drop out of secondary schools are social and economic reasons. The study recommends that the government should increase the allocations to the most vulnerable students. Also, the CBOs and NGOs to step in and offer such students the supply of social amenities such as sanitary towels. More efforts should be focused on sensitizing the importance of secondary school education and advocating for child labour to be dealt with fiercely.
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Pub Date : 2020-12-25DOI: 10.51317/ecjeds.v2i2.188
Simeon Nyabuto Ogao; Dr Charles N. Mogote
The objectives of this research were, to assess the effects, the payment intervals to beneficiaries influence their social and economic development in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit. The study was anchored on Amartya Sen’s Human Development Theory, Abraham Maslow’s Pyramid of Hierarchy of Needs and the Participatory Development Theory propagated by the Asian Development Bank. The researcher embraced a descriptive survey design, using clustering and proportional random sampling in arriving at the research sample. The research population was 1196 households in the study area. Out of this, a sample of 300 households were determined using a verifiable statistical formula. Of the selected households, both adult and children, participated as respondents. A questionnaire, an interview schedule and a focus group discussions guide were used in collecting the data. The tools were tested through a pilot study in three purposively selected clusters (Locations) to determine their reliability and validity. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings were presented using various cartographical presentations. The use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was applied in analysing of the data. The study concluded that Cash transfer programs could be an effective way of addressing poverty, hunger, gender inequalities among children in marginalized areas and communities. The study recommends that the beneficiaries of the cash transfers be given training on financial management, long-term investments, and savings.
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