ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on learners' academic performance of the selected schools in Manga Division Manga District Kenya. To specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in Manga division, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Manga Division. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the staff members of the schools and learners involved in the study. The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings, it was observed that poverty affected the academic performance of learners negatively. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for learners to learn well.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS 

DECLARATION ................................................................................................................. 1 

APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................ ii 

DEDICATION .................................................................................................................. iii 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................. iv 

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... v 

ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................................... vii 

CHAPTER 0 NE ...................•..•......................................................................................... 1 

1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1 

1.1 Background of the study ............................................................................................. 1 

1.2 Statement of the problem ............................................................................................ 2 

1.3 Objectives of the study ................................................................. .......................... .... 2 

1.3.1 General objective ....................................................................................................... 2 

1.3.2 Specific objectives ............................................................................ ....... .................. 2 

1.4 Research questions ..................................................................................................... 2 

1.5 Scope of the study ..................................................................................... .................. 3 

1.6 Significance of the study ............................................................................................ 3 

1.7 Limitations .................................................................................................................. 3 

CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................... 4 

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ...................................................................... 4 

2.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 

2.1 Poverty ........................................................................................................................ 4 

2.2 Types of poverty ......................................................................................................... 5 

2.3 Causes of poverty in Kenya ........................................................................................ 5 

2.4 Effects of poverty on provision of quality education . ................................................ 6 

2.5 Conceptual framework .......................................................................... ............. ....... . 8 

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CHAPTER THREE ........................................................................................................... 9 

3.0 RESEARCH 1..ffiTHODOLOGY ......................................................................... 9 

3.1 Research design .............................................................................................. ............ 9 

3.2 Research environment ................................................................................................ 9 

3.3 Respondents ....................................................................................................... ......... 9 

3.4 Sample population ...................................................................................................... 9 

3.5 Instruments of data collection ..................................................................................... 9 

3.6 Data collection procedure ........................................................................................... 9 

3.7 Statistical treatment of data ...................................................................................... 10 

CHAPTER FOUR ........................................................................................................... 11 

PRESENTATION OF DATA, ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION .... ll 

4.0 Introduction ....................................................................................... .......... .......... 11 

4.1 Low income and academic performance .................................................................. 11 

4.2 Provision of basic needs and academic performance ............................................... 12 

4.3 Poor learners lack of scholastic materials ................................................................. 12 

4.4 Parents view on provision of scholastic materials ................................... ................. 13 

4.5 Observation ............................................................................................................... 13 

4.6 Basic needs and academic performance ................................................................... 14 

4.7 Provision of school facilities and academic performance ........................................ 15 

4.8 Availability of teachers in schools and the teacher, pupil ratio ........................... ... .. 16 

4.9 Proper nutrition has been linked with proper mental and physical development. .... 17 

4.10 Summary of the findings and further discussion ...................................................... 19 

CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................. 20 

5.0 Introduction ............................................................................. ............... .......... ..... 20 

5.1 Conclusions ....................................................................................................... ....... 20 

5.2 Recommendations ........................................................................ ................. ........... 21 

REFERENCES ........................................................................ .......................................... 23 

QUESTION ARE FOR STUDENTS ................................................................................. 25