Category: Volume 9, Issue 2.

Effect of Infrastructure Management Practices on Performance of Rural Bridge Construction Project in Rwanda. A Case Study of Mushepari Bridge Construction Project, Rubavu District (2020-2023)

Effect of Infrastructure Management Practices on Performance of Rural Bridge Construction Project in Rwanda. A Case Study of Mushepari Bridge Construction Project, Rubavu District (2020-2023)

Twizeyimana Jean De Dieu & Gachiri WilsonUniversity of Kigali, Rwandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-3577-520XEmail: twizeyimanajeandedieu@gmail.com Abstract: The study was about the effect of infrastructure management practices on the performance of rural bridge construction projects in Rwanda. The study focused on the Mushepari bridge construction project in the Rubavu district. The study population target was 238 project staff, and the…

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Relationship between Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Relationship between Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Monica Anne Achieng Oyoo, John Odwar Agak & Quinter MigundeDepartment of Educational Psychology, Maseno University, Kenya.Email: linioyoo@gmail.com Abstract: Reports by World Health Organization indicate that 25% of Kenyans suffer from mental health problems. The most common of these are depression and anxiety with preval9-2ence rates of 28.1% and 38% respectively among students in secondary schools…

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Employer Branding Strategies and Recruitment Effectiveness in Construction Companies: A Case of NPD Ltd, Rwanda

Employer Branding Strategies and Recruitment Effectiveness in Construction Companies: A Case of NPD Ltd, Rwanda

Winnie Kansiime & Ruth OdengoUniversity of Kigali, Rwandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-1987-8021Email: wkansiime07@gmail.com Abstract: The study aimed to assess the influence of employer branding strategies on recruitment effectiveness in construction companies in Rwanda. This study used theories like signaling theory, social identity theory, equity theory and psychological contract theory. The target population consisted of 550 people (14 members of…

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Moderation Effect of Mental Health Resources on Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Moderation Effect of Mental Health Resources on Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Monica Anne Achieng Oyoo, John Odwar Agak & Quinter MigundeDepartment of Educational Psychology, Maseno University, Kenya.Email: linioyoo@gmail.com Abstract: Studies have shown that availability of mental health resources could moderate the relationship between mental health literacy and mental well-being. Appropriate help-seeking attitudes towards mental health is also a contributing factor to mental well-being. Reports also indicate…

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Teachers’ Preparedness for Effective Implementation of the Lower Secondary Competence-Based Curriculum in Rukungiri District, Southwestern Uganda

Teachers’ Preparedness for Effective Implementation of the Lower Secondary Competence-Based Curriculum in Rukungiri District, Southwestern Uganda

Gladyce Kachope – Department of Educational Foundations and Psychology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Viola N. Nyakato – Department of Human Development and Relational Sciences, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Adrian Mwesigye – Department of Educational Foundations and Psychology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Orcid: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3088-7121Email: gladycek@yahoo.co.uk Abstract: The…

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Influence of Headteachers’ Resource Mobilization Practices on Implementation of Competency-based Curriculum in Public Primary Schools in Loitoktok Sub- County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Influence of Headteachers’ Resource Mobilization Practices on Implementation of Competency-based Curriculum in Public Primary Schools in Loitoktok Sub- County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Isaac Twarary & Ruth W. ThinguriSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: simelisaac8@gmail.com Abstract: Headteachers’ resource mobilization practices are significant in the implementation of the competency-based curriculum. However, CBC implementation in public primary schools has not come without its fair share of challenges. Many learners demonstrate inadequate competencies in essential CBC learning areas. Thus, the study examined…

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Effectiveness of Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) Implementation in the Lower Secondary Schools: Teachers’ Perspective in Rukungiri District, Southwestern Uganda

Effectiveness of Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) Implementation in the Lower Secondary Schools: Teachers’ Perspective in Rukungiri District, Southwestern Uganda

Gladyce Kachope – Department of Educational Foundations and Psychology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Viola N Nyakato – Department of Human Development and Relational Sciences, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Adrian Mwesigye – Department of Educational Foundations and Psychology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3088-7121Email; kachopeg@gmail.com Abstract: The…

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Influence of Teacher Professional Development on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Seme Subcounty, Kisumu County

Influence of Teacher Professional Development on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Seme Subcounty, Kisumu County

Vivian Anyango Ochar, Catherine Vuhya Mbagaya & Wycliffe Humphrey OdiwourMaseno University, KenyaEmail: Vivian.ochar9@gmail.com Abstract: Professional development provides continued effort for the teachers to improve on their skills. However, there have been challenges in terms of developing proper frameworks that influence student academic achievement in connection with teacher professional development. Academic performance of schools in Seme…

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Influence of Parental Support on Early Years Learners’ Literacy Competencies in Nyamira South Sub-County, Nyamira County, Kenya

Influence of Parental Support on Early Years Learners’ Literacy Competencies in Nyamira South Sub-County, Nyamira County, Kenya

Martha B. Nyaenda, George N. Areba & Florence BoinetKisii UniversityEmail: gareba@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Abstract: This study was concerned with the task of involvement of parents on early year’s learners’ literacy competencies in Nyamira South Sub County. The study specific objectives were to determine the influence of parental education, parental access to home literacy resources, and parental social…

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Social-Demographic Predictors of Marital Disruption: A Case Study of Homa Bay County, Kenya

Social-Demographic Predictors of Marital Disruption: A Case Study of Homa Bay County, Kenya

Hezron O. Agili – Faculty of Physical and Biological Sciences, Tom Mboya University, Kenya. Daniel O. Odaro – Department of Geography and Natural Resources Management, Maseno University, Kenya. Email: agili.hez@gmail.com / danielodaro79@gmail.com Abstract: Most research on marital disruption tends to focus on the developed countries while socio-demographic studies on the phenomenon from sub-Saharan Africa are…

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