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    Causes of poor performance in mathematics in Murkan secondary school, Murkan Location, Kirindon Division, Trans Mara District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-08) Koskey, Kipkorir; John
    The research is aimed at identifying the root causes of poor performance in mathematics at Muukan Secondary Schools. The research involves the students, mathematics teachers and principal of Murkan Secondary. The education officer within Kirindon Division has also been involved in this research. To facilitate the research I have developed the questionnaires that have been responded by selected students, mathematics teachers, principal and quality assurance and standard officer within Kirindon Division. In some case I have used oral question to supplement the question in the questionnaires. I found that there are many causes of poor mathematics in Murkan Secondary but the one that I found to be the major cause is the negative attitudes mathematics by both teachers and learners. Attitudes have been found to be the key issues for effective teaching and learning of mathematics. The major recommendation I have given is that of motivating mathematics teachers so as to develop positive attitudes towards mathematics. The teachers should simplify the teaching of mathematics so as to arouse the interest of the students.
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    Factors influencing career choice decisions of form four students in Kenya: a case study of Koibatek District.
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-09) Moi, Kibet; John
    Decision-making theories hare identified age range 16 - 18 years. as being one of the critical decision periods for an adolescent. Most of the students in form four are in this age bracket. The objectives of this study were to establish the specific factors that influence the form four students decision in choice of career~ establish if factors influencing boys and girls decision on career choices differ and finally, establish whether the emergence of the latest technology of the World Wide Web computer information has an influence decision on career choices of form four student in Kenya, The target population for this study was the form four students in Kenyan government secondary schools in Koibatek District. 300 form four students from different government sponsored secondary schools in Koibatek district participated. Questionnaires designed to probe students on the factors of consideration in decision making on career choice were used for data collection. A five point Likert scale was used to assess these factors in order o influence from the most influential to those that are not applicable. The data collected was analysed. tabled and percentages calculated. The data was then presented in graphs and charts. Comparative analysis on data collected was then done based on gender to establish the difference in the factors influencing form four Students if any. The study was anchored on developmental theories of career choice. Descriptive — qualitative approach was taken in the analysis of the data. The study established that the teachers and the principals are the most influential persons to the form four students in future career decision making. Trips to the universities and career workshops or seminars were picked on as the most influential events on decision making on future career of form four students. However, potential for high salary was picked on by the most of the respondent across Inc gender as the most influential factor during future career choice decision making. This study intends to be a resourceful reference material to guidance and counseling departments of secondary schools in Kenya. parent and students who have to make decision on their future career.
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    The impact of reward on employee performance: a case study- Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2011-10) Lakizo, Paul; John
    The study on the "Impact of Rewards on Employee Performance" was carried out in the Ministry of Sorts and Education in Uganda with specific aims of; assessing reward as a dynamic in performance of employees, the contribution of employees performance to organizational productivity challenges experienced as a result of rewards and intervention measures t!1at can be adopted. A review of related literature was carried out in comprehending the problem, enriching and supplementing the study findings. This was through quantitative and qualitative research designs under which questionnaires and interviews administered to a sample of 60 respondents who were purposively selected. It was established that, reward as a dynamic creates acceptability of management processes; self initiative and belongingness, plays a compensatory role and helps management to ascertain as to when and how to reward employees. It was also revealed that employees contributed the wellbeing of the organization by attaining set goals, building organization’s reputation, working productively as a team, boosting management efficiencies and coordinating organization activities. The challenges of rewards in organization performance were identified as creating misunderstandings between workers, employee becoming psychologically conditioned, demotivation of employees in case of absence of rewards, wastage of company resources in cases of labor turnover and inconsistencies in quality output. The study concluded that employee bum out has serious consequences for employees thus calls for reducing through rewards. Thus it is prudent for organizations to recognize the need to be cautious in selecting a reward system that is strategic and free from holding managers liable in cases of their absence. The study recommended; preventing burnout through feedback both from organizations and co-workers; management should understand what motivates employees; altering of rewards; rewards through employee recognition.
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    The problem of stress in primary education centers, teachers awareness and intervention measures adopted by school: a case study of five primary education Centres Kanyuambora Zone Eastern Province Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2011-04) Njeru, Nyaga; John
    This study assessed the problem of stress in primary education centers with a focus on the following; establishing the prevalence of stress, identifying the common stressors of children in primary_ education centers, assessing the teachers knowledge to deal with stressed children and the intervention measures adopted by schools to help stressed children. The study was undertaken in Kanyuambora zone which is in Mbeere north district Eastern province Kenya. The population used for this study included 22 primary education teachers. A questionnaire was designed to help collect relevant data on stressors of children. The following were discovered during the study; Children had displayed symptoms of stress and therefore the problem existed in primary education centers: the teachers however did not have adequate knowledge and skills to help the children cope with stress and schools had tried to put intervention measures in place to help children cope with stress although they were not being utilized by the teachers. The following were recommended; To train teachers on how to handle learners with stress
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    Refugees crisis in the great lakes region; an analysis of article 33 of the 1951 Geneva convention on the status of refugees," case study on the South Sudanese refugees in Uganda
    (Kampala International University, School of Law, 2017-02) Matiop, Jok; John
    The crisis of multitudes of people fleeing their homes/ countries, occasioned by a number of reasons including conflict, famine, discrimination, persecution, and natural calamities to mention but a few, is one that the world has suffered with and continued to attempt to 'f ind definitive resolve thereto since humankind merged into organized communities 1. In an attempt to find a solution to the persistent refugee crisis several international, regional and municipal laws have been enacted by various states with an aim to better manage the situation2. This research; "Refugees Crisis in the Great Lakes Region; an analysis of Article 33 of the 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees," was carried out with the aim of analyzing the applicability of the various International treaties Uganda is signatory to and municipal law in the effective humanitarian management of refugees flocking into the country, especially the applicability of Article 33(1) and (2) of the Geneva Convention of 1951 on the Status of Refugees. This study was also conducted on the South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. It aimed at tracing the history of refugees from South Sudan to Uganda. However, the main objective and purpose of this research is to critically examine article 33 of the 1951 Geneva Convention on the status of refugees, with special regard to the non refoulement principle and exceptions thereto. 1 Kia pi Abraham, The Legal Status of Refugees in Uganda, East African Journal of Peace & Human Rights, Vol.3, No.1, Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC). 1996, page 115. 2 For purposes of this research, major laws to consider shall be; 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, The 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1969 OAU convention on Governing The Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa and the Refugee Act No.21 of 2006