ABSTRACT

The causes of dropping out of school in any population are manifold and complex. The economic and social consequences of dropping out of school cause global concern, as they affect not only the individual who abandons school, but also his/her family and friends as well as the wider community and society. Recent research statistics has shown that the prevalence of girls dropping out of schools in Kenya is expanding rapidly to the distraction of the society. Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus their arise an immediate need to conduct an investigation on the factors responsible for school dropouts especially the girls hence to establishing the factors responsible for girls dropping out of school. The study adopted a descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the factors responsible for school drop out among girls in Kabare Zone,Kiriinyaga District. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives, and statistical figures. This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to the issue of school dropouts among girls and measures based on the lessons learned from practical experience of others. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders in the education sector. 

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page

Declaration (i)

Approval (ii)

Dedication (iii)

Acknowledgement (iv)

Table of Contents (v)

Abstract (vii)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1. 1 Background of the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem 2

1.3.1 General Objective 2

1.3.2 Specific Objective 3

1 .4 Research Questions 5

1.5 Scope of the Study 3

1.6 Significance of the Study 3

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0 Introduction 5

2,1 School Drop out and HIV/AIDS 9

2.3 Parents’ Loss to HIV/AIDS and Academic Performance 6

2.4 Impact of HIV/AIDS on Teachers Participation in Education 6

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction 7

3.1 Research Design 7

3.2 Scope of the Study 7

3,3 Area of the Study 22

3.4 Data Collection Methods 8

3.9.2 Data Processing and Analysis 8

CHAPTER FOUR

RESULTS FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

4.0 Introduction 1 2

4.1 Respondents Profile 12

4.4 Pupils Analysis 12

4,5 Teachers Analysis .13

CHAPTER FIVE

DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION & COMMENDATIONS

5.0 Introduction 1 5

5.1 Discussions 15

5.2 Conclusion 18

5.3 Recommendations 20

REFERENCES

APPENDICES 26