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    EFFECTS OF SELECTED CULTURAL PRACTICES ON EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AMONGST GIRLS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
    (Gretsa University, 2025-10) CHEPNGETICH, BRENDA; AUMA, REBECCA OGINGA; SABINA, MERCY MIGIRO; CHEPKOECH, CHARITY
    The study investigated effects of cultural practices on girl child educational achievement .The objectives of the study was: Analyze the effects of female genital mutilation among girls on educational achievement among girls in Narok County, to examine the effects of early marriages on educational achievement in Narok County and to evaluate the influence of gender roles on girls educational participation and achievement within the County .The study was conducted using descriptive survey design .The target population was teachers 30 and 70 parents .The study sample will be drawn 5 secondary schools across 2 educational zones utilizing stratified sampling for schools and Purposive sampling for teachers and parents .Data was collected primarily through questionnaires and analyze using both qualitative and quantitative technique of data analysis. The findings revealed that cultural practices remain deeply attached in maasai community, significantly influencing girls educational outcomes. FGM was found to cause physical and psychological trauma that limit class attendance and concentration while early marriage emerged as primary factor contributing to school dropout among girls. Gender roles further limited academic progress by burdening them with domestic responsibilities that reduced their study time. The correlations analysis indicated a strong negative relationship between the prevalence of harmful cultural practices and educational achievement levels among girls