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English Language plays a central and strategic role in the school system because almost all the school subjects are taught using English language. However, students’ achievement in this subject in regular schools is not encouraging. Therefore the purpose of this study was to investigate factors contributing to poor performance in English language along learners with mental challenges in regular schools in Olchoro zone Narok County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish the teaching approaches used in teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County; determine the sources of resources used in teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County; assess the teachers attitudes towards teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County and to find out the solutions for teaching English to learners with mental challenges in Olchoro zone Narok County. The study utilized descriptive survey design, where the sample of 10% of the total population was selected and a sample size of the study was 50. Descriptive approach was used to collect information. Stratified random sampling was used to select the sample that represented the whole population. Questionnaires and observation check list were used since they make easier to collect data from the respondents. Data was collected and arranged by coding and editing into manageable proportions and entered into the computer by use of Microsoft Excel spread sheet computer programs. The presentation of the study findings was in form of tables, bar graphs and figures where necessary. In summary of the findings, it was found that majority of respondents indicated as the majority that there should be guideline intended to provide minimum standards required from directors, teachers an management of institutions so as to promote English language along learners with mental challenges. The study also found that this guideline should not restrict or replace the management in conducting day to day learning lessons. The study concluded that the problems of learning English language is derived from many different factors in different environments such as teaching approaches used in teaching English, school resources, class size, quality of teachers, and the school attendance of learners. The attitude of some teachers to their job, poor teaching methods and the like influence students’ academic performance. The study recommended that Teachers need to create a relaxed and an enjoyable atmosphere in classes that help them overcome their psychological problems and motivate them to participate more in learning English language. (1)
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Fraudulent practices in banking sector in Nakuru County have led to increased losses and collapse of companies, firms and businesses, hence the need to use forensic accounting services to detect and prevent such fraudulent activities. The banking industry is a very important institution with many internal controls in order to overcome the fraudulent practices. The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of forensic science on fraud detection and prevention among banks in Nakuru County, the most prevalent type of fraud and to establish the major areas of application of forensic accounting services. The data collection instrument preferred for the study was a questionnaire. This study targeted a population of 70 respondents. The population under study was the commercial banks in Kenya and Police officers. The reason being, banks records a good number of fraud and also most of the banks have forensic accountants who conduct auditing and prevent fraud in banks. The police officers receive fraudsters, conduct investigations, handle forensic evidence and prevent fraud; hence, they were included in this study. Findings from the study saw that fraud detection and prevention increased when forensic science services were employed. The study used descriptive research survey design and uses a sample of 47 respondents in 6 entities in Nakuru County. The data was analyzed using Microsoft excel. The study findings indicated that the application of forensic science services by banks led to increased fraud prevention in the bank and the highest application was on enhancing quality of financial reporting. The most prevalent type of fraud in the banking sector was fraudulent expense claims. This study recommends that it is important to revise the company’s organization structure for better alignment with the workings of Forensic Science services. This was to allow for clear functionality of different departments without conflicting with each other. The banks should formulate clear policies to guide the practice of accounting in the banking sector. It was necessary that the internal controls and management be educated and informed of the most common type of fraud and the department responsible so that unreasonable loss of money and fraudulent practices could be addressed. (2)
Gender related violence cases among couples has been an issue not only in Kenya but also worldwide. Studies indicate that women are mostly victimized in many ways that undermine their rights and privileges. This study will therefore seek to find out the prevalence of gender related violence among couples globally, what may be the causes of gender related violence among couples, the victims of gender related violence and factors that make them vulnerable to such violence and lastly the nature and extend of gender related violence among couples especially in Majengo Slum in Narok County.The research study aimed at establishing the prevalence of gender related violence including researching on the causes of gender related violence among couples.The objective of the research study was also to examine gender exploitation in the various economic sectors and lastly the research study focused on coming up with the measures to be put in place to make sure that gender related violence cases affecting residents of Majengo are handled and that solutions are brought forward.This research was therefore aimed at creating an awareness concerning gender related violence among couples and so that the issues may be acted on by the relevant authorities. This project sought to identify how women are exploited and their gender rights violated at the grass root level that the government has not reached. Even though some research on gender related violence may have been done, what they have failed is examining the issues affecting the couples.This research will also be of relevance to the government, the civil society,the social workers and other charity and humanitarian organisations that they might champion to bring gender equality and also coming up with strategies to ensure that gender equality is achieved.The research study also sought for additional information from other sources concerning gender related violence among couples and from the several literature.Interpersonal theory, individual theory and the social learning theory were the theories employed in this research study. It came out clearly that domestic violence in Majengo is on a high level because the relevant authorities have failed in promoting justice and fairness in handling these cases and this has resulted to the victims feeling reluctant to report cases.Findings also suggested that men normally used threats to cover up these cases from being taken to the relevant authorities. Basing on the prevalence of gender related violence among couples the research recommended various measures to help in solving them including ensuring that supportive services to eradicate domestic violence, get access to rural communities, proper policy and law should be formulated to assist in settling family disputes and that the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and social services should set up education campaigns on human rights (1)
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