Why Does Foreign Direct Investment Go Where It Goes? New Evidence From The East African Community Countries
The aim of the study was to investigate factors influencing the attractiveness of FDI in East Africa. The study used secondary data of respective Eastern Africa countries covering the period of 22 years (1990-2012). The total of nine variables was used. One variable which was FDI stood as a dependent variable and eight variables stood as the independent variables which
Technical Vocational Education And Training (tvet) And The World Of Work In Nigeria: Issues, Challenges And Way Forward
This paper x-rayed the connection of TVET to the world of work. It highlighted the areas of TVET to include: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Home Economics Education and Technical Education where students are impacted with saleable and entrepreneurial skills to make them employable or gainfully self employed. It highlighted such challenges faced by TVET in Nigeria to include:
The Causes Of Shifting From Sugarcane To Other Crops By Farmers In Butere- Kakamega County
Sugarcane, Saccharum officinarum is a perennial grass of the family Poacea and is primarily cultivated for its juice that is later processed into sugar. For a long time sugarcane production has been a major cash crop for farmers in Kakamega County. The crop in this region is supported by Mumias sugar company (MSC) in all the processes from land preparation,
Assessment For Learning: Promoting Learning Through Portfolios
The primary purpose of learner assessment is to support learning. Learning is not possible without thoughtful use of quality assessment information by learners. For optimum learning to occur learners need to be involved in the classroom assessment process. The validity and reliability of classroom assessment is increased when learners are involved in collecting evidence of learning. Portfolio assessment is a
Project Based Learning And Entrepreneurship Self- Efficacy Of Universities Students
The ever-growing student population, the rapid expansion of curriculum and proliferation of universities in Kenya necessitates for an investigation of training approaches being used. Project Based Learning (PBL) is one of the approaches that once well implemented can raise the self-efficacy of graduates in their field of study. The study investigated the influence of PBL on Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy (ESE) of
An Exploration Of The Effectiveness Of Litigation In Conflict Management In Secondary Schools In Narok County, Kenya
The objectives of the study were to explore the role of litigation in conflict management in secondary schools in Narok County. The study was guided by the Stakeholders’ theory and Interest-based Relational Approach. The study adopted the mixed methodology and an exploratory design. A sample of 371 respondents were selected from the population from the internal stakeholders, who included:
Assessment Of Ecological And Human Health Risks Of Cu, Zn And Pb Accumulation In Agricultural Soils And Okra
Emission from Vehicles manufacturing and processing industries have caused accumulation of heavy metals in soils and food crops, which could be harmful to public health and the environment. Heavy metals accumulate in foods as a result of their uptake by crops. This research was conducted to investigate Cu, Zn and Pb concentrations in soils and okra
Effectiveness Of Conservation Agriculture Technologies In Soil Erosion Control, Soil Moisture Retention And Improved Labour Productivity On Steep Slopes
A study was conducted in the 2015/16 short rains season, in the southern Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro, Tanzania. The aim was to investigate the effectiveness of Conservation Agriculture (CA) technologies on soil erosion control, soil moisture retention, and labour productivity for improved crop productivity on steep slopes. There was a high significant difference (P < 0.001) between conventional practice (Control) (T1M1)
Demystifying Adult Drop-out From In-door Health Club Recreation Activities Within Five-star Hotels In Nairobi, Kenya
Currently, most adults are aware of the benefits of leisure and recreation activities hence having the intention to participate. However, their intent to participate does not match their indulgence. For most of those who participate, their indulgence is not sustained and they drop-out after some time. This study sought to determine factors that influence hotel health club members (HHCMs) drop-