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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF TRAINING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TVET INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The goals of education in Kenya are usually concerned with access to quality education and training. Recent trends in Kenya have shown a large number of private sector institutions being registered to provide technician ... -
CHALLENGES OF ACCESSING ELECTRICITY FOR ICT USE IN KENYAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF NANDI COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The use of ICT in the teaching and learning in local secondary schools in Nandi County has not been realized because of challenges arising from accessing electricity. This study focused on the electric power accessibility ... -
CAUSES OF LOW ENROLMENT OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES IN YOUTH POLYTECHNICS IN KENYA: THE CASE OF NYAMIRA COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2014)One of the urgent priorities of the Education for All goals is to ensure access and improved quality of education for girls and women, and to remove every obstacle that hinders their active participation. With the current ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DESIGN PROCEDURES APPLIED BY JUA KALI FABRICATORS IN THE KIBUYE METALWORK CLUSTER, KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Informal sector activities play a very significant role in the economies of developing countries. This is through the provision of a portfolio of tradable goods and services. In addition, a large proportion of the available ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE OF NORTH RIFT REGION OF KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Teacher development is a never ending cycle of learning that begins with initial teacher training and continues for as long as a teacher remains in the profession. The term continuing professional development (CPD) implies ... -
E-LEARNING IN SELECTED PUBLIC MIDDLE LEVEL AND HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)With the current technological innovations and the potential to provide high quality education unconstrained by time and space, e-Learning is increasingly becoming a popular and significant mode of delivering instructions ... -
AN EVALUATION OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM: THE CASE OF BUNGOMA COUNTY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)This study was motivated by the need to establish the pivotal role of School Management Information Systems (SMIS) in secondary schools in Kenya. Worldwide, SMIS are geared towards assisting principals and teachers in ... -
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ON TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF SELECTED TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)In developed countries, there has been an increase in the use of computers in the education sector at all levels. In developing countries, the educational systems have not completely missed the technological revolution, ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF FLEXIBLE TEACHING APPROACHES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The goal of training in technical training institutions is to produce technicians with competencies to handle various challenges in technology oriented fields. The continuing need to improve the quality of education in ... -
ASSESSING THE DEMAND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SUBA DISTRICT
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Technical and Vocational Education is deemed central towards the effort to attain and foster sustainable academic development in Suba District. Technical education and training has to take cognizance of the changing trends ... -
THE RELEVANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)This study sought to establish the relevance of automotive technology graduates from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) to the automotive industry in Kenya. The study focused on relevance in terms of knowledge, ... -
PREPARATION OF GRADUATE AUTOMOTIVE TEACHERS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Quality and relevance of education and training are global issues of concern. They are more critical in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) which form the link between education and the world of work. ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF SAFETY MEASURES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KISII MUNICIPALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Construction sites have been regarded as the most dangerous place to work in. Accident and injury rates in construction project sites is very high in comparison with other sectors of the industry. This study investigated ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF FLEXIBLE TEACHING APPROACHES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(2016-05-19)The goal of training in technical training institutions is to produce technicians with competencies to handle various challenges in technology oriented fields. The continuing need to improve the quality of education in ... -
A STUDY OF BUILDING RENEWAL IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN SELECTED TOWNS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The deterioration of buildings hampers the ability to adequately perform their intended functions. The purpose of the study was to investigate the extent of building renewal in commercial buildings in selected towns in ... -
CHALLENGES FACING THE ENTRY OF GRADUATES OF TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS INTO SELF-EMPLOYMENT: THE CASE OF NORTH RIFT REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in nation building and economic development cannot be over-emphasized. Without the skilled technical manpower produced by vocational and technical ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION HOME SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SELECTED COLLEGES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Provision of education in any society is known to be an expensive undertaking. It requires immense investments of human and non human resources, hence the need to justify the viability of the returns obtained from such ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ENROLMENT IN HOME SCIENCE SUBJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE OF ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)This study sought to establish the determinants of enrolment in Home Science subject in secondary schools in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Home Science as a subject facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes meant ... -
HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY: A STUDY OF RETROFITTING EFFICIENT RAMPS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The recent past has seen an increased inquiry into the mobility of the aged and physically impaired persons in public buildings in Kenya. The rapidly growing population paralleled by an increase in the number of ... -
THE CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMETATION OF THE TECHNICAL CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC TVET INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: THE CASE OF NANDI AND UASIN GISHU COUNTIES, KENYA.
(2018)Technical Vocational Education and Training importance in social and economic development cannot be gainsaid. Investing in Technical education is a potent means that could be explored to fast-track technological progress, ...
