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    Cases And Impact Of Child Labour 0 Academic Perfor Ance Of Pupils: A Case Study Of Waberi Zone, Garisa Istrict, and North-Eastern Province:
    (Kampala international University college of Education open and distance learning, 2008-08) Abdi, Shakul Kassim
    The study carried out a critical analysis and investigation on the causes and impact of child labour on the academic performance of pupils. The study carried out this research from Waberi zone, North Eastern Province in Garisa District. Previous studies indicate that among the causes of child labour that finally force children out of school include; ignorance about the risks associated with involving these children in work, poverty that leaves families with no option apart from gambling with life, domestic violence that leads to family break ups, rural-urban migration, and above all, the death of parents especially with the deadly scourge of HIV-AIDS Virus. The researcher applied a purely quantitative research design in presenting and interpreting the research findings. The technique of data collection used was mainly the use of questionnaires with some key informant interviews, Selection of the samples was based on a simple random sampling procedure so as to give all the respondents equal chances of participating in the study. Research findings revealed out that; the impact associated with child labour include; carrying heavy loads, handling dangerous items, humiliating or degrading treatment, sexual abuse, verbal violence, use of toxic chemicals among others. A number of measures have been drawn up basing on the researchers observation and conclusions of the research findings. These include among others: discouraging employers from giving work to persons below 18 years, laws that protect girl-child against engaging in prostitution, support from government to children who have lost their parents, among others.