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Prospects, challenges and strategies of internationalization of University Education in Kenya Sika, James Ochieng; Othoo, Hezekiah Adwar
International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/ijeir.v1i2.2503

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Education has become more international and in this millennium, governments have laid emphasis on internationalization of higher education through international co-operation and exchange. In Kenya, institutions and universities have developed their own strategies to internalize their research teaching and service. The process of globalization renews roles and responsibilities of universities following the rapid expansion of various programmes offered at the Kenyan universities due also to increase in student enrollment and opening of new campuses. It follows that Universities are operating in an economic challenging environment which demands for excellence in all services being offered. The question that this paper seeks to answer are what are the strategies and prospect that can be used by universities to improve their excellence in international ranking. The study further looks at the challenges and obstacles toward internationalization of Kenyan universities. The study concludes that implementation components of strategic plans and feedback mechanism is vital for improvement in presence, impact, openness and excellence in practice globally. The study recommends that adoption of pro – active approach through internship programs, research, innovation and creativity are necessary to improve internalization of Kenyan universities.
Examining Community Financing of School Human Resources and its Effects on Quality Education in Kisumu County, Kenya Sika, James Ochieng; Owiye, Duncan; Othoo, Hezekiah Adwar
Indonesian Educational Research Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Education system approach and student abilities
Publisher : CV. Samuel Manurung and Co

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/ierj.v2i1.32

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Education is an essential tool for human life that helps pupils to optimize their potential This Study was based Kisumu County was chosen for its below average KCSE mean score of 4.08 (D+) in 2017 compared to the average mean of 6 (C); low teacher student ratio at 1:59 compared to the required 1:45 and absolute poverty index of 41% compared to the national poverty index of 35.6. The purpose of this study was to analyze community financing of human resources in public secondary schools and its effect on quality of education in Kisumu County, Kenya. A descriptive and correlation research design was used in the study. Stratified simple random sampling procedure was used to sample the 64 public secondary schools in Kisumu County from which 64 school principals, 64 BOM Chairpersons, 16 CBOs and 387 purposively selected students were used for the study. Reliability of the instruments was calculated by using the test re- test and was calculated at Pearson r coefficient of 0.879. The study showed that there was strong positive correlation of 0.865 between community financing of human resources and academic performance. The study concluded that community financing of human Resources significantly influences the academic performance of learners to a great extent. The study recommended Free Day Secondary Education funding should be increased in order to achieve fully the objectives of the secondary education policy.