Theses & Desertations: Recent submissions
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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, ... -
LABOUR MARKET DYNAMISM: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING GRADUATES FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)This study investigated how graduates of Diploma in Engineering from TVET institutions are prepared for self-employment in a labour market dynamics. The study was grounded on a constructivist research paradigm which claims ... -
POTENTIAL FOR SAVING ELECTRIC ENERGY IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES USING TECHNOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL TECHNIQUES
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The nature of daily activities in Kenyan universities means that electric energy consumption constitutes a big percentage of their budgets. This study sought to determine the potential for saving electric energy in Kenyan ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARTNERSHIPS ON QUALITY OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET): A CASE OF TVET INSTITUTIONS IN RIFT VALLEY AND WESTERN KENYA REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Although Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions facilitate the acquisition of the practical and applied skills necessary for the world of work, several research findings have revealed that these ... -
VEHICLE STRUCTURE DESIGNS AND MATERIALS ON SCHOOL BUS BODY CRASHWORTHINESS: A CASE OF VEHICLE BODY BUILDING INDUSTRY IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Thousands of vehicles are involved in vehicle collisions or crashes every year in Kenya, resulting in fatal accidents and severe injuries to passengers. There is growing concern among the stakeholders that the design ... -
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN TRAINING RELEVANCE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICING IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN UASIN-GISHU AND NANDI COUNTIES OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The research sought to investigate whether electrical engineering technicians were equipped with skills and knowledge relevant for the changing industrial needs. The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether electrical ... -
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 ... -
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN KENYAN PRISONS FOR REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION OF RECIDIVISM A CASE OF MOMBASA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2020)The core function of the prison service in Kenya is to rehabilitate prisoners and ensure their successful restoration into society. Instances arise when the Presidential amnesty is issued to release prisoners back into ... -
LABOUR MARKET DYNAMISM: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING GRADUATES FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN KENYA
(2018)This study investigated how graduates of Diploma in Engineering from TVET institutions are prepared for self-employment in a labour market dynamics. The study was grounded on a constructivist research paradigm which ... -
THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF PRINCIPALS ON QUALITY AND RELEVANCE IN TRAINING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN KENYA
(2018)Principals are the chief executive officers responsible for day to day running and management of the institutions and must provide leadership to implement the decisions of the stakeholders and to solve the problems facing ... -
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, ... -
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 ...
