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Muyaka, Jafred; Omuse, David Emoit; Malenya, Francis Likoye – Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2023
There has been a growing concern in Kenya that boys have gradually been left out of the gender equation with little research capturing their schooling experiences. When examined, boys' underachievement is treated with suspicion that has led to few studies demonstrating their marginalisation. This paper explored the manifestations of boys'…
Descriptors: Males, Gender Differences, Educational Experience, Underachievement
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Florence, Namulundah – Cogent Education, 2016
Folktales serve a descriptive, as well as prescriptive role, by consistently depicting societal and cultural norms. Sexist portrayals sanction the marginality of Bukusu women, particularly when these reflect prevailing gender roles and expectations. However, contests over identity and representation are as ancient as (unwritten) history. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Role Models, Folk Culture
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Muyaka, Jafred – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
The study sought to investigate the role of the community in inhibiting girls' access and participation in formal education in Marsabit County-Kenya. As one of the marginalized counties in Kenya, the county had among the highest rate of illiteracy in Kenya with 68 per cent of residents with no formal education. The study involved a total of 128…
Descriptors: Counties, Foreign Countries, Females, Access to Education
Combat, Victor F. O. – International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 2014
Even though female teachers in Kenya municipal primary schools are majority and highly qualified, they fill fewer administrative positions than men. This study assesses the extent of women's participation in leadership positions, society's perception of female leaders, selection criteria of educational administrators, and barriers that affect or…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Women Administrators, Elementary Schools
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Mingaine, Laaria – Journal of Education and Learning, 2013
Many authors argue that school leadership determines how Information Communication Technology (ICT) is implemented and its subsequent impact on teaching and learning. This involves Principal as a school leader to lead in implementation. A positive attitude of school leader towards implementation of ICT will encourage the school community to be…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Leadership, Principals, Information Technology