SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE HIGH RATE OF BOYCHILD DROPOUT IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KIHARA, KIAMBAA SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY.
| dc.contributor.author | MUTHONI, MARY | |
| dc.contributor.author | LINAH, ROSEMARY | |
| dc.contributor.author | KIBET, ESTHER | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-12T11:25:02Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-12T11:25:02Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-10 | |
| dc.description | Research project | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research explored the socio-economic causes of school dropout among boys from government day secondary schools, with emphasis on Kihara Location in Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya. The rate of dropout of boy child in the Kenyan day schools has been high in the last few years. Despite policy changes aimed at enhancing the retention rate, boys still face different socio-economic issues, which hinder their learning process. This study aimed at exploring the underlying socio-economic reasons that lead to boy child dropout and determining its underlying impacts through participation in schools. The research also sought to suggest viable methods for enhancing retention. A descriptive survey was adopted, and information recorded in the form of questionnaires which was distributed to students and teachers, interviews were also conducted with the school principal. Analysis of the results indicated a number of important factors. Low household income and poverty forced many boys to work in tea and coffee farms, which consumed much time and energy to attend school. Peer pressure also came out as a strong candidate, and in most cases, it draws the boys into unproductive activities, and they end up not caring about education. Students who had a disadvantaged background would have lead to child labour derailing their education. Also, there was cultural pressure which put boys to earlier responsibilities, urging them to think of school as a secondary priority. This study revealed that there should be an intensified school-based counselling program, bursaries and meals should be given to the at-risk students, and there is a need to start a mentorship programs done together with the local communities. The study also sought to increase partnerships between schools, government, and non-profit organisations to ensure that boys are helped not only in school but also in society. Lastly, it encouraged the review of the existing education policies towards representing the unique demands of boys more accurately in pursuit of equality and a brighter future for young men in Kihara Location and the rest of the country. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Gretsa university | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.gretsauniversity.ac.ke/handle/123456789/240 | |
| dc.publisher | Gretsa University | |
| dc.subject | SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education | |
| dc.title | SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE HIGH RATE OF BOYCHILD DROPOUT IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KIHARA, KIAMBAA SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY. |