Causes of Poverty
GENDER PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN KENYA CERTIFICATE OF
PRIMARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF KIMUMU WARD,
UASIN GISHU COUNTY
DECLARATION
Declaration by the candidate
This research proposal is my original work and has not been presented by anyone else for examination in any other institute of learning. Production of any part of this proposal is prohibited without prior permission of the Moi University or the author.
Name: xxx Sign…………………… Date…………………………
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Declaration by the supervisor
This research proposal has been submitted with my approval as xxxxxxxxxxxxx supervisor.
Name:__________ Sign………………………. Date………………………… xxxxxxx DEDICATION
This proposal is dedicated to Almighty God, the beginning and the end, the God of difficulty and simplicity, who has made it possible to complete this study. This project is also dedicated to my precious parents: Mr. and Mrs. my brothers and sisters, xxx and friends, I love you all.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is a pleasure to have completed this challenging work. The success of this proposal could not have been possible, but for the mercy guidance and support of the Almighty God. In addition I cannot forget to thank the following people. First and foremost, my undiluted tribute goes to my supervisor, xxxx distinguished fellow in the field of xxxx for his contributions, corrections and suggestions during the course of the write up of this proposal. Besides, I express my profound gratitude to him for making this proposal a success in spite of his tight schedule. My special gratitude and appreciation goes to my family for their love, moral and financial support. I pray that God will grant you all your heart desire and take you to a greater height in life.
ABSTRACT
Though the government is committed to providing basic education to all children of school going age, Kimumu ward still lags behind. This study will therefore, investigate Gender factor in performance at Kenya Certificate of
PRIMARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF KIMUMU WARD,
UASIN GISHU COUNTY
DECLARATION
Declaration by the candidate
This research proposal is my original work and has not been presented by anyone else for examination in any other institute of learning. Production of any part of this proposal is prohibited without prior permission of the Moi University or the author.
Name: xxx Sign…………………… Date…………………………
Reg No:________________
Declaration by the supervisor
This research proposal has been submitted with my approval as xxxxxxxxxxxxx supervisor.
Name:__________ Sign………………………. Date………………………… xxxxxxx DEDICATION
This proposal is dedicated to Almighty God, the beginning and the end, the God of difficulty and simplicity, who has made it possible to complete this study. This project is also dedicated to my precious parents: Mr. and Mrs. my brothers and sisters, xxx and friends, I love you all.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is a pleasure to have completed this challenging work. The success of this proposal could not have been possible, but for the mercy guidance and support of the Almighty God. In addition I cannot forget to thank the following people. First and foremost, my undiluted tribute goes to my supervisor, xxxx distinguished fellow in the field of xxxx for his contributions, corrections and suggestions during the course of the write up of this proposal. Besides, I express my profound gratitude to him for making this proposal a success in spite of his tight schedule. My special gratitude and appreciation goes to my family for their love, moral and financial support. I pray that God will grant you all your heart desire and take you to a greater height in life.
ABSTRACT
Though the government is committed to providing basic education to all children of school going age, Kimumu ward still lags behind. This study will therefore, investigate Gender factor in performance at Kenya Certificate of
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