Theses & Desertations: Recent submissions
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THE IMPACT OF THE 'SKILLING UGANDA’ PROGRAMME ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN EASTERN UGANDA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study examined the impact of the ‘Skilling Uganda’ programme on youth employment in eastern Uganda. According to the 2021 National Labor Force Survey, youth unemployment stood at 16.5%, higher than 2020’s 13.3% and ... -
CEFFECT OF MODULAR SYLLABUS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE OF TECHNICAL COURSES IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Quality education and training are essential for national progress, with Technical Education and Vocational Training institutions focusing on continuous improvement aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. However, ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REMUNERATION AND WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE OF TVET GRADUATES IN UGANDA’S MINERAL WATER PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
(University of Eldoret, 2025)TVET graduates in Uganda’s mineral water industry are frequently subjected to low remuneration. They are often employed on casual or short-term contracts with minimal job security. This study aimed at investigating the ... -
COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING AND SKILLS ACQUISITION OF AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN THE EASTERN REGION OF UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)This study examined competence-based training (CBT) and skill acquisition for automotive students in Technical Training Institutes in Eastern Uganda, aiming to determine the influence of availability of instructional ... -
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TVET MASTER TRAINERS IN PUBLIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COLLEGES IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)ABSTRACT Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is critical for improving the competence and effectiveness of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in Uganda. Yet, CPD ... -
REVIEW OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES ON EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COLLEGES IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Uganda’s public Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges lack a fully coordinated Quality Assurance (QA) system, and results vary. The main objective of the study was to review the QA practices on educational ... -
INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTOR COMPETENCES ON EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Globally, there are opportunities and challenges in the workplace because of the growth of digital technologies. New job responsibilities and organizational structures create new demands on corporate human resource ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF OUTCOME – BASED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN TRAINING IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN MOUNT KENYA REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is increasingly recognized as a transformative approach in technical vocational education and training (TVET), ensuring alignment between education and workforce competencies. This study ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ENHANCING EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the factors affecting the implementation of online teaching and learning in technical and vocational colleges (TVCs) in Kakamega County, Kenya. As online education becomes increasingly important ... -
EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF WORKSHOP FACILITIES FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)One of the objectives of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is to impart adequate and appropriate skills in their trainees, consistent with the emerging technologies at all levels of the economy. ... -
CHALLENGES CONTRIBUTING TO FAILURE TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BUILDING PROJECTS IN PUBLIC LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN BARINGO COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Up to 30 percent of construction works in Kenya’s public learning institutions end up, either not completed or not successfully completed. The general objective was to assess how some management processes contributed to ... -
INFLUENCE OF TVET INSTITUTIONS’ CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS IN ENHANCING INDUSTRIAL READINESS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY SECTOR IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The challenges facing Kenya in adequately preparing its workforce for opportunities in renewable energy are significant. Skill gaps persist due to the lack of standardized and comprehensive capacity-building programs ... -
THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ACQUISITION OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS IN TECHNICAL SKILLS IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN TANA RIVER COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Vocational education is integral to human development since it provides young people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce. This aim of the study was to investigate the factors leading to ... -
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (2007) IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) INSTITUTIONS IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Occupational health and safety is a disciplinary area which is concerned with the protection and safety, health and welfare of people engaged in any kind of work or employment. In TVET institutions the role of promoting ... -
ASSESSING GREEN ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)United Nations’ instituted the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] in 1992.Since then, governments across the globe have been under intense pressure to promote the advancement of a green economic regime in their various ... -
ANALYZING THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CHOICE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPTION BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the choice of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) option by secondary school candidates in Uganda. The purpose was to understand the dynamics affecting ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONGST TRAINEES IN BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the effectiveness of training on skills development amongst trainees in building and civil engineering in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Uganda. Technical and ... -
I NST IT UTI ON AL PR A C TI CES I M PE DI N G C O M ME RC I ALISA TI ON O F IN NOV A TI VE TE CH NOLO GY SO LU TIO NS I N SEL EC TED T VET IN STI TU TIO NS I N KE NY A
(University of Eldoret, 2024)For over a decade, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Kenya has witnessed increasing demands to undertake technology innovations with commercial intent. Although this goal is not to be ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED CORRELATES ON CAREER ADAPTABILITY OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION GRADUATES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The current world of work is very dynamic and needs a workforce that is well suited to help accommodate the changes at the workplace. In the recent past, trainers who pursued degree programmes in technology education have ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Globally, e-learning has emerged as a dominant channel of learning but its implementation is not smooth sailing. This is evidenced by unavoidable difficulties in implementing e-learning calling for investigation into the ...
