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English Language plays a central and strategic role in the school system because almost all the school subjects are taught using English language. However, students’ achievement in this subject in regular schools is not encouraging. Therefore the purpose of this study was to investigate factors contributing to poor performance in English language along learners with mental challenges in regular schools in Olchoro zone Narok County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish the teaching approaches used in teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County; determine the sources of resources used in teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County; assess the teachers attitudes towards teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County and to find out the solutions for teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County. The study utilized descriptive survey design, where the sample of 10% of the total population was selected and a sample size of the study was 50. Descriptive approach was used to collect information. Stratified random sampling was used to select the sample that represented the whole population. Questionnaires and observation check list were used since they make easier to collect data from the respondents. Data was collected and arranged by coding and editing into manageable proportions and entered into the computer by use of Microsoft Excel spread sheet computer programs. The presentation of the study findings was in form of tables, bar graphs and figures where necessary. In summary of the findings, it was found that majority of respondents indicated as the majority that there should be guideline intended to provide minimum standards required from directors, teachers an management of institutions so as to promote English language along learners with mental challenges. The study also found that this guideline should not restrict or replace the management in conducting day to day learning lessons. The study concluded that the problems of learning English language is derived from many different factors in different environments such as teaching approaches used in teaching English, school resources, class size, quality of teachers, and the school attendance of learners. The attitude of some teachers to their job, poor teaching methods and the like influence students’ academic performance. The study recommended that Teachers need to create a relaxed and an enjoyable atmosphere in classes that help them overcome their psychological problems and motivate them to participate more in learning English language. (1)
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Fraudulent practices in banking sector in Nakuru County have led to increased losses and collapse of companies, firms and businesses, hence the need to use forensic accounting services to detect and prevent such fraudulent activities. The banking industry is a very important institution with many internal controls in order to overcome the fraudulent practices. The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of forensic science on fraud detection and prevention among banks in Nakuru County, the most prevalent type of fraud and to establish the major areas of application of forensic accounting services. The data collection instrument preferred for the study was a questionnaire. This study targeted a population of 70 respondents. The population under study was the commercial banks in Kenya and Police officers. The reason being, banks records a good number of fraud and also most of the banks have forensic accountants who conduct auditing and prevent fraud in banks. The police officers receive fraudsters, conduct investigations, handle forensic evidence and prevent fraud; hence, they were included in this study. Findings from the study saw that fraud detection and prevention increased when forensic science services were employed. The study used descriptive research survey design and uses a sample of 47 respondents in 6 entities in Nakuru County. The data was analyzed using Microsoft excel. The study findings indicated that the application of forensic science services by banks led to increased fraud prevention in the bank and the highest application was on enhancing quality of financial reporting. The most prevalent type of fraud in the banking sector was fraudulent expense claims. This study recommends that it is important to revise the company’s organization structure for better alignment with the workings of Forensic Science services. This was to allow for clear functionality of different departments without conflicting with each other. The banks should formulate clear policies to guide the practice of accounting in the banking sector. It was necessary that the internal controls and management be educated and informed of the most common type of fraud and the department responsible so that unreasonable loss of money and fraudulent practices could be addressed. (2)
Gender related violence cases among couples has been an issue not only in Kenya but also worldwide. Studies indicate that women are mostly victimized in many ways that undermine their rights and privileges. This study will therefore seek to find out the prevalence of gender related violence among couples globally, what may be the causes of gender related violence among couples, the victims of gender related violence and factors that make them vulnerable to such violence and lastly the nature and extend of gender related violence among couples especially in Majengo Slum in Narok County.The research study aimed at establishing the prevalence of gender related violence including researching on the causes of gender related violence among couples.The objective of the research study was also to examine gender exploitation in the various economic sectors and lastly the research study focused on coming up with the measures to be put in place to make sure that gender related violence cases affecting residents of Majengo are handled and that solutions are brought forward.This research was therefore aimed at creating an awareness concerning gender related violence among couples and so that the issues may be acted on by the relevant authorities. This project sought to identify how women are exploited and their gender rights violated at the grass root level that the government has not reached. Even though some research on gender related violence may have been done, what they have failed is examining the issues affecting the couples.This research will also be of relevance to the government, the civil society,the social workers and other charity and humanitarian organisations that they might champion to bring gender equality and also coming up with strategies to ensure that gender equality is achieved.The research study also sought for additional information from other sources concerning gender related violence among couples and from the several literature.Interpersonal theory, individual theory and the social learning theory were the theories employed in this research study. It came out clearly that domestic violence in Majengo is on a high level because the relevant authorities have failed in promoting justice and fairness in handling these cases and this has resulted to the victims feeling reluctant to report cases.Findings also suggested that men normally used threats to cover up these cases from being taken to the relevant authorities. Basing on the prevalence of gender related violence among couples the research recommended various measures to help in solving them including ensuring that supportive services to eradicate domestic violence, get access to rural communities, proper policy and law should be formulated to assist in settling family disputes and that the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and social services should set up education campaigns on human rights (1)
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Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is an under researched issue in East Africa. In low income settings poor MHM can cause absenteeism from school. This is important as a lack of education can decrease future career prospects for girls. This study aims to explore the experiences of primary school girls in Kenya during menstruation in order to guide effective interventions to prevent menstrual related absenteeism from school and propose solutions to various challenges concerning MHM. Quantitative research method was used for the case of this study and the targeted population was selected using quota sampling method. Self-administered questionnaires were given to 102 schoolgirls in five schools in Bomet East Sub-County, in Bomet County-Kenya. Questions included topics on the bio-data, product use, disposable sanitary pads, absenteeism and reasons for menstrual related absenteeism, menstrual facilities in schools and counselling services available at school. The results shows that many of the girls are not satisfied with menstrual facilities in their schools with 75% believing this. 93% believed that menstruation affect them will in school with 76% of them prefer staying away from schools. The highest reported reason (74%) girls missed school during menstruation was the lack of a private place to wash and change at school The results show that in many primary schools in Kenya, menstruation causes absenteeism from school. This absenteeism is mainly due to the lack of facilities at school, lack of menstrual education, embarrassment or pain caused by menstruation and the inability to afford hygienic sanitary materials. A randomized controlled trial in Kenya is needed to trial interventions that could reduce this menstrual related absenteeism from school. (1)
Microfinance is one program that has helped women from various spheres to understand how they can take advantage of the situation and empower themselves for improving their livelihood. Despite the development of many NGOs and microfinance programmes in Narok County, the participation of women is still very low. Women are faced with many challenges which could be addressed through the MFP yet many of them remain intimidated by factors such as culture that denies them the chance to raise their voice in protest. The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing women empowerment through microfinance programmes in Central Division, Narok North Sub County. The specific objectives of the study were to evaluate the influence of financial security, influence of culture, influence of leadership and the level of information access on women empowerment through microfinance programmes in Central Division, Narok North Sub County. The study adopted the women in development theory from which the conceptual framework was developed. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. The target population comprised of 50 women groups with a maximum of 12 members affiliated to KWFT in central division of Narok North sub County. The sample size constituted of 10% of the target population resulting to a sample of 60 women. A questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The questionnaire was pilot tested to test for validity and reliability. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages computed using SPSS software version 21. The findings of the study were presented using tables and figures. The study established an association between financial security and women empowerment through microfinance, the study also established that there is an association between women empowerment and the socio-cultural factors among women who participated in microfinance programmes. The study also established that there was a significant association between information access and women empowerment through participation in microfinance, the study established that social intermediation had the highest association with women empowerment through participation in microfinance programmes. Based on the findings the study concluded that social intermediation and access to information have the highest influence of the empowerment of women by participation in microfinance. The study also noted that there was a moderately positive significant correlation between the four variables combined together. The effect of the relationship was explained by the R-square which indicated that women level of empowerment increased by 20% given the four factors. The study concludes that women empowerment is influenced by social intermediation, information access, socio-cultural factors and financial security. It was also concluded that the findings of the study support the theory of women empowerment. It recommends that policy makers should consider the effectiveness of social intermediation in ensuring women empowerment other than focus on financial security. The findings of the study are expected to be beneficial to the community, the microfinance institutions and other stakeholders who benefit either directly or indirectly. The Government also is expected to benefit through improved implementation of community development projects and development at the community level generally. (1)
One group of (HIV) affected children with distinct vulnerabilities are those living with HIV infected or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ill adults or lost parents as a result of HIV/AIDS. These children experience social, emotional, and health vulnerabilities that overlap with, but are not necessarily the same as, those of orphans or other vulnerable children. The purpose of this study aimed at finding out the effects of HIV/AIDS on the affected children in Olopito village in Narok North Sub-County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to investigate the prevalence of HIV/AIDS on the affected children in Olopito village, to find out the effects of HIV/AIDS on the affected children in Olopito village and to assess the mitigation measures of HIV/AIDS on the affected children in Olopito village. The study utilized descriptive survey design, where the accessible population was 5000 people from which a sample of 10% of the total population was selected and a sample size of respondents was obtained for the 10 % of the total population study. Quantitative research approaches were used to collect information. Stratified random sampling was used to select the sample that represented the whole population. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used since they make easier to collect data from the respondents. Data was collected and arranged by coding and editing into manageable proportions and entered into the computer by use of Microsoft Excel spread sheet computer programs. The presentation of the study findings was in form of tables, bar graphs and figures where necessary. The findings revealed that HIV remains a leading cause of death worldwide and Africa in particular. The study also found that HIV/AIDS affects psychological development of children. It concluded that the prevalence of HIV/AIDS on the affected children is still high in Kenya, particularly in semi-arid areas which HIV/AIDs have many effects to the affected children. Mitigation measures should be sought to curb the HIV pandemic effects on children and these include increasing HIV counseling and testing, couples should maintaining fidelity, blood screening, and promotion of safer sexual practices and early diagnosis of STDs. The study recommended that the government should be gender sensitive and embrace affirmative action, civil society should also take an active role to help the children affected by HIV/AIDS especially in education participation. Finally suggestion for further study was given. (1)

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