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    Gikuyu Verb Reduplication: A Morphophonological Study
    (Laikipia University, 2015-10) King’ori, Mary Wanjiku
    Reduplication is a morphophonological process where the word, stem or base of a word or part of it is repeated. This process is very common in Bantu languages. Studies on Bantu languages in general and Gikuyu in particular reveal that not much has been done in Gikuyu verb reduplication especially on the area of morphophonology prior, to this study. In this regard, the current study set out to find out the forms of reduplication of Gikuyu verbs, morphophonological processes involved and to establish how verbal extensions are expressed in Gikuyu verb reduplication. The Natural Generative Phonology and Autosegmental Phonology were the theories that guided this study. The study employed descriptive research design. Data was generated from a random sample of twenty four respondents from the main Gikuyu speaking counties. Structured interview schedules and audio recording were pilot-tested, refined and used to elicit the data. The data was then grouped according to the objectives of the study and listed down for morphophonological analysis and also to determine the reduplication characteristics demonstrated by Gikuyu verbs. The results indicated that there are two forms of reduplication. These are total and partial reduplication. The following morphophonological processes were identified: vowel deletion, vowel lengthening, vowel harmony, syllable reduction and prefixation as characteristics of Gikuyu reduplicated verbs. There was also evidence of verbal extensions in all verbs that displayed partial reduplication. It is hoped that the findings of this study will be useful to scholars in pedagogy and applied linguistics
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    Effects of Strategic Management Practices on Service Delivery in Kenya County Governments: A Case Of Nyandarua County
    (Laikipia University, 2014-10) Muchiri, Mukiri Gideon.
    This research examined the effects of strategic management practices in County Governments in Kenya which face pressure to improve service delivery, lower costs, become more accountable, customer focused and responsive to stakeholder needs and as a result they need a system of determining performance in relation to their mission and vision.The research sought to evaluate four important of strategic management; strategic planning; performance management; performance contracting and strategic leadership as tools for improving performance in Nyandarua County Government. A conceptual frame work was formulated from the literature review to show the relationships between different variables. The target population of 104 was drawn from the 10 Departments of Nyandarua County Government. A stratified random sample of 78 employees was divided into two strata based on the top level and middle level of the county management. Primary data was collected using questionnaires while secondary data was obtained from documents and reports analysis. A pilot test was carried out to establish the reliability and validity of the questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze data with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).Quantitative data was then presented using charts and graphs while qualitative data was presented using narratives. The data was analysed using regression analysis. The study revealed that strategic planning, performance management and strategic leadership influences service delivery within the county. However, performance contracting variable does not influence service delivery. The study recommends that the county leadership together with all employees should embrace training in performance appraisal and performance management in order to promote critical and consistent aspects of target setting, management and achievement. The county should also establish a department within its structure to handle Human Resource Development( HRD) , in order to continuously asses training needs and tailor specific programmes geared towards increasing the employees skills, techniques, attitudes, norms, beliefs and behaviours to enhance customer focus in service delivery. The study recommends further study on the factors influencing positive regard on performance contracting for effective service delivery and a comparative study on county development and level of service delivery within the counties. The analysis and findings of the research had important implications for policy makers in an effort to create more efficient and effective County Governments. Governmental organizations in the service delivery industry could also apply the research findings and recommendations
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    Influence of Selected Social And Economic Factors on Pupils’ Transition From Primary To Secondary Schools In Kinangop Sub-County, Kenya
    (Laikipia University, 2015-11) Wakonyo, Esther Mwangi.
    The introduction of Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) in 2003 and 2008 respectively by the National Rainbow Coalition Government in Kenya was a move towards achieving Education For All (EFA) goals and also increase access to secondary education. Other policies have been implemented by the government such as introduction of bursaries to poor needy students. However, even with these interventions, transition rates from primary to secondary school remains low in Kenya. Studies done outside and within Kenya indicates that factors such as poverty, negative cultural practices, inadequate secondary school places, teenage pregnancies and marriages as well as negative attitude towards education hinder transition of pupils from primary to secondary schools. However, the extent to which these factors could be influencing transition in Kinangop Sub-county has not been investigated. This study, therefore aimed at determining the extent to which social and economic factors could be influencing transition of pupils from primary to secondary schools in the aforementioned Sub-county. The study targeted 420 teachers from all the public primary schools in the Sub-county. Simple random sampling was used to select 201 teachers. Data were collected a through self-delivered questionnaire to the sampled teachers. Research instrument was validated by seeking the two supervisors’ opinion on the clarity of the items. Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient Index was computed to test reliability of the instrument. A reliability of 0.724 co-efficient was realized. Data collected was then analyzed through descriptive statistics (frequency counts, mean and percentages) and also inferential statistics specifically Pearson’s correlation coefficient and simple regression analysis at .05 alpha level of significance. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Findings from the study will benefit school managers, Parent Teachers Association (PTA) committees and other stakeholders as it will reveal the specific factors hindering transition from primary to secondary schools in Kinangop Sub-county. This will enable them to come up with strategies to enhance transition. The findings and recommendations will also go a long way in enabling the Ministry of Education to identify factors that could be impacting negatively on pupils’ transition from primary to secondary schools. This may form a basis for developing strategies on how to enhance pupils’ transition from primary to secondary schools in the country. The findings will also motivate scholars to carry out further research on other risk factors in regard to pupils’ transition from primary to secondary schools in other parts of the country.