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Home and School Based Parental Involvement as Predictors of Access and Retention in Public Primary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya
(2024-10-11) Kerei K. Beatrice,; Nangithia Robert; and Mwai M. Joseph
Parental involvement in children's education has consistently been associated with
improved academic performance. Despite government efforts to provide free primary
education, many public schools in Kenya still faces challenges related to access and
retention. The issue is more pronounced in regions like Kajiado county where socioeconomic and cultural dynamics, including nomadic pastoralist lifestyles, can affect
children’s schooling. This study therefore, sought to investigate home and school
based parental involvement as predictors of access and retention in public primary
schools in Kajiado County, Kenya. The study was guided by Epstein’s Six Types of
Parental Involvement Model. Using a descriptive survey design, the study collected
data from 10 schools, targeting 100 teachers. The Krejcie and Morgan Table from
1970 was utilized to determine a sample size of 80 respondents, who were selected
through simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a structured
questionnaire, which was first piloted to assess its validity and reliability. Descriptive
statistics was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that parental financial
contributions, involvement in learning, provision of resources and participation in
academic activities affects pupils access and retention. The study recommends several
strategies to improve access and retention in Kajiado County public primary schools.
Role of SUPKEM leadership in fighting against extremism and terrorism in Kenya
(Taylor and francis, 2024) Akasi, H.Y.
The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) was established in
1973 as an umbrella body to bring together all Muslims in Kenya with the intention of
addressing the needs of the Muslim community in Kenya. It also acts as a link between the
Kenyan government and its Muslim citizens. Extremism is one of the major threats to the
East African region and Kenya in particular. The ideology of violent extremism is spread
through different media and radicalizes individuals into terrorists who kill and cause
devastation. The Muslim community in Kenya has a role to play in combating violent
extremism and terrorism in the country because conversion to Islam has been linked to
radicalization and violent extremism, particularly along Kenya’s coast. The aim of this study
is to demonstrate the role that SUPKEM leadership can play in the counterterrorism mea-
sures implemented in Kenya. Qualitative research was used to study the role that Muslim
leaders in SUPKEM play in countering violent extremism and terrorism. Qualitative inter-
views with selected Islamic leaders provided rich data that helped to understand terrorism
and violent extremism in Kenya. The results showed that SUPKEM leadership is well-
informed about the problem of terrorism and violent extremism in Kenya. Islamic leadership
can play a role through alternative narratives, religious dialogue, and more scholarly
research to guide their believers against dangerous religious ideology.
Challenges facing Muslim converts in the Republic of Kenya: A case study of Mumias-Kakamega county
(Taylor and francis, 2024) Akasi, H.Y.
Converts are a significant group within Kenya’s Muslim population. If converts are
handled in the right way, they may play a big role in the spread of Islam to non-Muslims. If converts
are treated properly, they could have a significant impact on the propagation of Islam among non-
Muslims. In Mumias, Kakamega County, Kenya, converts face so many challenges as they navigate
through their new-found faith. The aim of this study was to investigate the problems that convert in
Kakamega face. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews as primary data. For the
interviews, a sample of 25 participants was selected. There were 15 men and 10 women. Converts
face physical assault, derogatory language, neglect by family and friends, difficulty finding a scho-
lar, social integration, difficulties acquiring Islamic knowledge, difficulties learning the Quran,
humiliation, identity issues, marital problems, and other problems, according to the findings. The
study recommends a systematic process of educating converts for a better understanding of Islam
and providing them with self-efficiency projects that will enable them to be self-reliant.
Financial Inclusion and Stock Market Developmentin Kenya; ACase of Kajiado County
(Blue Print Academic Publishers, 2024-09-22) Munene, Wanja Agnes; Koech, Alex
The Group of Twenty (G20) recognizes that financial inclusion as a key enabler in the fight against poverty. In effort to alleviating poverty in Kenya, the government identified the stock market as a key avenue in mobilizing resources. The Development of its stock market is thus vital avenue that could be used to mobilize investment funds required for implementation of vision 2030 projects. However, the stock market is contributing less than one percent of growth financing against the government expectation of ten percent. This study therefore, sought to investigate the effect of financial inclusion on stock market development in Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of access to financial services, usage of financial services, quality of the products and the service delivery on stock market development in Kenya. Using stratified random sampling, a sample size of 482respondents was drawn from a target population.Multiple regression Model was employed in order to determine the relationship between financial inclusion and stock market participation in Kenya. The study found out there was a strong positive relationship between financial access, usage and product quality and stock market development.Also, financial access(β=.061, p<0.05), usage(β=.083, p<0.05)and product quality(β=.476, p<0.05)has a positive and statistically significant effect on stock market development in Kenya.In addition, the study found that most of the responses on advanced financial literacy questions were performed below average indicating low financial literate levels among the respondents.The study recommends that the county government initiate programs that will enhance financial inclusion in the county, this will not only enhance stock market development but also other market sectors.
INVESTIGATION OF DECLINE OF ISLAM IN MUMIAS REGION OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(2023-11-19) OMUKABA, OMAR RAMADHAN
Islamic religion first spread into Africa from the Arabian Peninsula during the early seventh century. Today, 40 percent of the African population is Muslims. The East African region consist of a significant number of Muslims particularly along the Indian Ocean coastline. In Kenya, Muslims account to 11 percent of the population (Census, 2019). Islam penetrated to interior of Kenya and stepped its fit in Mumias Western Kenya in late 19th century. Its spread in the region was spearheaded by King Nabongo Mumia of the Wanga kingdom who embraced in its early stage. In early 20th century Christian missionaries invaded the region spreading Christianity which led to weakening of Islam in the region.
This study has investigated the downfall of Islam in Mumias region of Kakamega County,
Kenya. The study aimed to examine the factors behind the decline of Islam in Mumias
region and discuss the efforts of revival. The study was guided by the theory of islamization developed by Bunger (1972) and conflict theory suggested by Marx. The design employed was exploratory and descriptive survey design with a methodology of a mixed method approach during which both qualitative and quantitative data were collected through questionnaires and interview schedules. The quantitative data obtained was analyzed systematically with the help of the SPSS version 21 and presented with the help of frequency tables and percentages. While the qualitative data collected was analyzed and presented thematically in a narrative form. The target population was 399,145 respondents from the entire Mumias region. The researcher used both purposive and simple random sampling to get sample size of 100 respondents for the study. Ethical consideration was a priority by seeking permission from the relevant authority to carry out the study and confidentiality assured to all respondents. The study findings have established several reasons that led to deterioration of Islam in Mumias region such as lack of religious knowledge, learning in missionary sponsored schools, marriage to nonmuslims, poverty among Muslims, Influence from parents and colleagues who are not Muslims or who have
converted from Islam, misconception about Islam, lack of committed and consistent
propagators (Duat) and lack of Islamic institutions like schools and hospitals among others.
The results also indicate that downfall of Islam contributes to reduction of Muslim
followers. There are some efforts put forward to improve the situation like; propagation of
the religion, interreligious dialogues though very little and a few Islamic NGOs that operate in the region among others.