THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MARSABIT IN EDUCATION AND STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MARSABIT COUNTY – KENYA
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2023-10-10
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
This study explored the contribution of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit on students’ retention in
selected secondary schools in Marsabit County. The objectives of the study were: to establish the
effects of Church-family relationship on student’s retention, to find out the contribution of Church
initiated programs on students’ retention and to examine the contribution of the Catholic diocese
of Marsabit sponsorship and donations on student’s retention: Tinto’s theory of students’ retention
and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory guided this study. The purpose of this study was to provide
the ministry of education, educators and policy makers with vital information on enhancement of
students’ retention. The study adopted convergent parallel mixed method design. The study
targeted population of 5,727 which included 12 principals, 48 class teachers, 50 parents, 17 priests
and 5,600 students of the twelve secondary schools where the Catholic Church was fully involved
in rendering services. The sample size for the study was 477 participants who selected through
simple random and purposive sampling methods whereby only 464 participants responded to the
study. Questionnaires were used for students and class teachers while interview guide was used
for principals, priests and parents. Reliability of the questionnaire instrument was tested through
test-retest formula of Pearson before being administered to the target population. The reliability
correlation coefficient of the research instruments was 0.92 (92%). Data collected through the
questionnaires and interviews was sorted out, coded, analyzed and interpreted through descriptive
and inferential analysis using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20. The
findings showed that the Catholic diocese of Marsabit had contributed and impacted positively on
the enhancement of student’s retention in secondary school. The study recommended that the
policy makers to make policies that allow the Catholic Church and other institution to help in the
enhancement of students’ retention, and the school administration to come up with motivation
programs to enhance students’ retention. The study also recommended that the students to
cooperate in attending any program that can help in their retention in school.
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