Abstract: The purpose of the study was to establish challenges facing the development of youth polytechnics in Kenya. The study covered selected polytechnics in Nyamira County, Kenya. Concerns had been raised over the development of the youth polytechnics and whether they could realize the stipulated goals in the sub-county. Therefore, the study sought to assess the capacity challenges of the instructors in the development of youth polytechnics in Nyamira Sub-County. This study used the descriptive survey research design. Simple random sampling was used to select the instructors and students of the youth polytechnics. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data for the study. Quantitative data were presented by use of frequency tables and analyzed by use of percentages in consideration of the research questions. It was found out that the instructors in the youth polytechnics in Nyamira sub-county do not acquire new technological skills to impart to the students. This posed a challenge as the instructors have inadequate capacity to deliver quality to the students. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that the Nyamira County Government should make provisions for training. The Nyamira County Government should ensure that the instructors in the youth polytechnics opt for industrial attachment to acquire extra skills. The instructors in the youth polytechnics should be assisted by the county government to acquire new technological skills to impart to the students.

Keywords: challenges, Nyamira, youth polytechnics, capacity challenges, students.
Title: Human Capacity Challenges Facing the Development of Youth Polytechnics in Nyamira North Sub-county, Kenya
Author: John Gekara, Dr. Kennedy N. Getange
ISSN 2394-9716
International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies
Novelty Journals

Abstract: This study examined the effects of income generating activities in public secondary schools in Transmara Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya. The population for the study comprised of all principals, teachers and bursars. Combinations of purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were applied to select a sample of 13 principals, 322 teachers and 13 bursars. Questionnaires and interview schedules were the main instruments used to collect data. The results of the study revealed that income from income generating activities eased burden on parents, increased enrolment in schools, improved academic performance and was used to motivate both students and teachers. The income was insufficient to cater for physical facilities and also did not cater for bursaries for needy students. Based on the findings, it is recommended that IGAs should be encouraged and enhance to support the academic programme. Further it recommended that strategies be put in place to improve the income from IGAs so that it can cater for needy students and improve physical facilities on schools.

Keywords: Income generating activities, Financing, Public secondary education.
Title: Effects of Income Generating Activities in Public Secondary Schools in Transmara Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya
Author: Mr. Edward Lwakasana, Dr. Kennedy N. Getange
ISSN 2394-9716
International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies
Novelty Journals