Exploring stakeholders’ views on the implementation of the re-entry policy of 1994 on teenage mothers: a case study of a mixed public secondary school in Kisumu East sub-county.

School girls in Kenya face myriad challenges among them teenage pregnancy. In 1994, the Kenyan government introduced the re-entry policy to give girls who get pregnant a chance to return to school after delivery to finish their schooling. Even after the introduction of the re-entry policy, many girls who fall pregnant do not return to school after they give birth. This study sought to explore the views of the stakeholders on the implementation of the Re-entry Policy of 1994. The study was carried out in one mixed day secondary school in Kisumu East Sub-County. Qualitative case study was used. Data collection was done through semi-structured interviews, analysis of documents, field notes and FGD. This was to help understand the policy’s application through the views of the principal, the GNC teacher, the teenage mother, the B.O.M member, and the FGD. Collected data was analyzed through transcription, coding, categorization, and theme establishment. The research findings revealed that the Re-entry Policy implementation had several weaknesses, the teenage mothers faced a lot of challenges. The study findings concluded that in terms of practice, a lot more needed to be done by the policy makers. Implementation is not well addressed since the policy guidelines are not available in learning institutions. Absence of clarity on the guidelines has forced the headteachers and principals, who are the implementers to use their own discretion. However, there was one notable success of the return to school policy, it offered the adolescent mothers a chance to complete their education. The recommendations include policy makers to come up with clear and inclusive policy, a budget should be provided for the teenage mothers who opt to return to school. There is need for qualified trained guidance and counselling teachers to provide quality services to the teenage mothers. Such teachers should solely provide the counselling services and not perform other duties in the school, so that there can be quality service provision in the schools. Finally, students, parents, and the communities need comprehensive sensitization on the Re-entry Policy. Future research should consider examining the impact of childcare provision to the academic performance of the teenage mothers. Since this provision would eliminate lateness and absenteeism which is rampant amongst teen mothers as they take their babies for clinics v and health checkups. The successful practice of the return to school policy hinges on robust Guidance and Counselling service provision as the study discovered

An Analysis of denial of women's rights, with regard to access of matrimonial property in Kenya

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws Degree, Strathmore University Law SchoolSince time immemorial, there has been an imbalance in women's and men's rights with regard to division of matrimonial property in Kenya. This study delves into the protection of women's rights to matrimonial property upon the dissolution of a marriage. The starting point of the study is the history, and what property rights were enabled to each back then, versus now. As the study is relevant to Kenya, Kenyan law and common law will be evaluated. By way of case law, the study examines how women's rights to matrimonial property are protected by the statutory provisions in Kenya, and how adequate these are

The persistence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and its impact on women's access to education and empowerment : a study of Kuria district, Nyanza Province, Kenya

The overall policy goal of education for the Kenyan Government is the provision of education and training to all Kenyans as it is fundamental to the Government’s overall development strategy. This emphasis means that every Kenyan has the right to education and training no matter his/her socio-economic status. The Government has therefore allocated substantial resources and there has been notable achievements attained, but the sector still faces major challenges related to access, equity, and quality amongst others (Session paper no. 1 2005:2). One of these major challenges to access is the existence and persistence of retrogressive traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM).The first concern of this study is that despite the immense awareness of the dangers on the victims in many aspects in life, and efforts to stamp it out, FGM still persists and thrives in many parts of the country to date. Secondly, there is an ever growing gender disparity in Kuria district, whereby women professionals are hard to come by. Even in the teaching profession which is associated with females in Kenya, there are a negligible number of Kuria female teachers. There is therefore need to liberate these girls from the persistent “senseless genital mutilation” by proper and relevant socialization and empowerment against cultural practices. The Cultural Lag theory of sociologist William F. Ogburn (1964) will be the underlying theoretical perspective of this study to explain the phenomenon, focusing explicitly on theSociologyD. Litt. et Phil. (Sociology

Selected Computing Research Papers Volume 7 June 2018

Contents Critical Evaluation of Arabic Sentimental Analysis and Their Accuracy on Microblogs (Maha Al-Sakran) Evaluating Current Research on Psychometric Factors Affecting Teachers in ICT Integration (Daniel Otieno Aoko) A Critical Analysis of Current Measures for Preventing Use of Fraudulent Resources in Cloud Computing (Grant Bulman) An Analytical Assessment of Modern Human Robot Interaction Systems (Dominic Button) Critical Evaluation of Current Power Management Methods Used in Mobile Devices (One Lekula) A Critical Evaluation of Current Face Recognition Systems Research Aimed at Improving Accuracy for Class Attendance (Gladys B. Mogotsi) Usability of E-commerce Website Based on Perceived Homepage Visual Aesthetics (Mercy Ochiel) An Overview Investigation of Reducing the Impact of DDOS Attacks on Cloud Computing within Organisations (Jabed Rahman) Critical Analysis of Online Verification Techniques in Internet Banking Transactions (Fredrick Tshane

Locally led adaptation metrics for Africa: a framework for building resilience in smallholder farming sectors

Kenya is one of several Sub-Saharan African countries vulnerable to climate change, which severely impacts their small-holder farming (SHF) sectors. To build resilience and reduce SHFs’ vulnerability to the impact of climate change, there has been ongoing advocacy for an increase in adaptation funds disbursed to these African countries. However, the effectiveness of adaptation funds relies heavily on the quality of metrics used for tracking and assessing adaptation needs and actions developed by SHFs. This study, which set out to evaluate the impact of existing locally led adaptation (LLA) metrics relevant to Kenya’s SHFs, systematically searched grey and journal articles published between 2007 and 2023 and found that these sources did not reveal the impact of LLA metrics on resilience of SHFs, nor did they provide a framework for developing adaptation metrics relevant to SHFs. Kenya’s SHF sector is strategically vital for both rural and national economies and is the lifeblood of vulnerable communities. To mitigate the impact of climate change on this sector, the present study developed the first framework for locally led adaptation metrics for SHFs by drawing on the context knowledge of Kenya’s SHFs and lessons from the resilience and adaptation policy literature. This framework requires five steps: (1) to carry out gender intersectionality analysis to unravel the diverse typologies of SHFs in Kenya in order to identify their adaptation needs; (2) to co-develop metrics with stakeholders, including SHFs, periodically reviewing their relevance; (3) to complement metrics with contextual data; (4) to develop a knowledge brokering platform for cross-community and cross-country learning; and (5) to connect with government and decision makers. While this study has provided guidance on implementing the locally led adaptation metrics for Africa (LAMA) framework in real-world settings, there is a need to explore further how quantitative metrics can be complemented with contextual data

Cross-sectional examination of 24-hour movement behaviours among 3-and 4-year-old children in urban and rural settings in low-income, middle-income and high-income countries : the SUNRISE study protocol

Introduction 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) during the early years are associated with health and developmental outcomes, prompting the WHO to develop Global guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age. Prevalence data on 24-hour movement behaviours is lacking, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper describes the development of the SUNRISE International Study of Movement Behaviours in the Early Years protocol, designed to address this gap. Methods and analysis SUNRISE is the first international cross-sectional study that aims to determine the proportion of 3- and 4-year-old children who meet the WHO Global guidelines. The study will assess if proportions differ by gender, urban/rural location and/or socioeconomic status. Executive function, motor skills and adiposity will be assessed and potential correlates of 24-hour movement behaviours examined. Pilot research from 24 countries (14 LMICs) informed the study design and protocol. Data are collected locally by research staff from partnering institutions who are trained throughout the research process. Piloting of all measures to determine protocol acceptability and feasibility was interrupted by COVID-19 but is nearing completion. At the time of publication 41 countries are participating in the SUNRISE study. Ethics and dissemination The SUNRISE protocol has received ethics approved from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and in each country by the applicable ethics committees. Approval is also sought from any relevant government departments or organisations. The results will inform global efforts to prevent childhood obesity and ensure young children reach their health and developmental potential. Findings on the correlates of movement behaviours can guide future interventions to improve the movement behaviours in culturally specific ways. Study findings will be disseminated via publications, conference presentations and may contribute to the development of local guidelines and public health interventions.Peer reviewe

Comprehensive transcriptome of the maize stalk borer, Busseola fusca, from multiple tissue types, developmental stages, and parasitoid wasp exposures

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Street-connectedness and education in Kenya: Experiences of formal schooling as rationale for inclusive pedagogies of practice

This paper contributes to the literature on street-connectedness and inclusive education, presenting original research findings from two Kenyan studies aiming to understand street-connected young people’s experiences of education. The first focused on transitioning from the street into education or training to explore the challenges of making that transition. The second, on young people who had lived on the street for extended periods of time and were still there at the time of data generation. From these studies, significant understandings emerged concerning: a) education as motivating initial migrations to the street; b) the role of fear, embarrassment and shame in preventing young people going (back) into formal education; and c) how acceptance and support are key to overcoming feelings of not belonging and challenges faced when transitioning from the street into schools. The paper provides empirical evidence that should be considered when planning inclusive education provision for street-connected young people globally