(Cdf) Projects on Public Primary Schools Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (Kcpe) Examination in Starehe Constituency, Nairobi County
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THE INFLUENCE OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND (CDF) PROJECTS ON PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE IN KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (KCPE) EXAMINATION IN STAREHE CONSTITUENCY, NAIROBI COUNTY BY MUNYORI CHARLES MAINA A RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI 2012 DECLARATION This is my original work and has never been submitted for academic award in any other University. Signature: …………………………………… Date: ………………………………… Name: Munyori Charles Maina Reg No. L50/63887/2011 This project has been submitted for examination with my approval as the university supervisor Signature:……………………………………Date ………………………………… Dr. Angeline Mulwa Lecturer, Department of Extra-mural studies University of Nairobi ii DEDICATION I dedicate this work to my wife Princillah Wanjeri and my children; Grace Wanjiku and Alvin Muiruri for their support and encouragement during the preparation of this research report. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In such a vast undertaking of this nature, it is not possible to acknowledge the contribution of all. However, the temptation to acknowledge the role of the following is irresistible. My special thanks go to the staff of University of Nairobi, school of continuing and distance education, department of extra mural for offering me an opportunity to pursue master of arts in project planning and management. Special tribute goes to Dr. Angeline Mulwa of School of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Nairobi for her continued tireless efforts in guiding, supervising and correcting of this work throughout the entire project. I also wish to acknowledge the role played by my lecturers and defence panelists. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Mwaura for his assistance and contribution towards the success of this project report. Thanks to my employer Mr. Naresh for his kindness and creating an environment for personal development. My sincere gratitude goes to all the respondents who gave me permission and spared time to participate in the study. Special thanks to my fellow students, relatives and friends who assisted me in one way or the other to make this work a success. To my parents, John Munyori and Jane Munyori, brothers and sisters, thank you for your numerous sacrifices in helping me acquire, realize and recognize the value and importance of education. I am deeply grateful to my dear wife Priscilla Wanjeri for your prayers, flexibility, understanding and inspiration to me while working on this project. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE DECLARATION .......................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ............................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. v LIST OF TABLES .....................................................................................................viii LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................... ix ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ..................................................................... x ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................. xi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 1 1.1 Background of the Study ........................................................................................ 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem ........................................................................................ 3 1.3 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................................... 3 1.4 Objectives of the study ............................................................................................ 4 1.5 Research Questions ................................................................................................. 4 1.6 Significance of the Study ........................................................................................ 4 1.7 Limitations .............................................................................................................. 5 1.8 Delimitations of the study ....................................................................................... 5 1.9 Assumptions of the study ........................................................................................ 5 1.10 Definition of Significant Terms ............................................................................ 5 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Financial utilization in Education sector ................................................................. 7 2.3 Physical Facilities and school performance in KCPE............................................. 8 2.4 Learning Facilities and school performance in KCPE .......................................... 11 2.5 Health Facilities and school performance in KCPE ............................................. 14 2.6 Research gap ......................................................................................................... 20 2.7 Conceptual Frame work ........................................................................................ 21 2.8 Chapter Summary ................................................................................................. 22 v CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ....................................... 23 3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 23 3.2 Research design .................................................................................................... 23 3.3 Target Population .................................................................................................. 24 3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Procedure .................................................................. 24 3.5 Data Collection Instruments ................................................................................. 24 3.6 Validity of the Research Instruments .................................................................... 25 3.7 Reliability of the Research Findings. .................................................................... 25 3.8 Data Collection Procedures ................................................................................... 26 3.9 Data Analysis Techniques ..................................................................................... 26 3.10 Chapter Summary ............................................................................................... 27 CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................ 28 4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 28 4.2 Response rate ........................................................................................................ 28 4.3 Personal information ............................................................................................. 28 4.3.1 Gender ................................................................................................................ 28 4.3.2 Respondents Age ............................................................................................... 29 4.3.3 Highest academic level ...................................................................................... 29 4.3.4 Teachers duration of years in the school ............................................................ 30 4.4 Physical Facilities. ................................................................................................ 30 4.5 Learning Facilities ................................................................................................ 31 4.6 Health related Facilities ........................................................................................ 32 4.7 School performance .............................................................................................. 32 4.8 The extent to which CDF funded projects; that is physical facilities, learning facilities and health related facilities influence school performance in KCPE Examination. ......................................................................................................... 35 4.9 Conformity with KCPE Results ............................................................................ 35 vi CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................ 37 5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 37 5.2 Summary of findings ............................................................................................. 37 5.3 Discussion of Findings .......................................................................................... 37 5.4 Conclusion ...........................................................................................................