Causes Of Students Dropping Out Of Secondary Schools in Nairobi a Case of Imani Centre
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2001-05
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
The research was carried out to investigate causes of students dropping out from
secondary school in Nairobi. The research was carried out in Nairobi East-lands area.
The objectives of the research were; to identify causes of students dropping out from
secondary schools and to highlight some possible solutions that can help to curb the
problem of students dropping out from secondary school.
In order to carry out the research, the writer collected data using questionnaires,
interviews and library reading. The research findings revealed that lack of financial
support is the main cause why students drop out of school.
The research findings also revealed other causes for example; teenage pregnancy,
peer pressure, drug abuse, indiscipline, broken families, poor academic
performance/repeating classes, mistreatment by teachers, and early/forced marriages.
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students, School, eenage Pregnancy, financial support, Gender Related Issues