Abstract: The provision of free education aims to alleviate financial barriers and increase access to quality education for all students. However, its impact on resource-intensive subjects such as Home Economics remains a subject of concern, especially in rural districts. This study investigated the effects of free education on the teaching and learning of Home Economics in three selected schools of Chirundu District. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a descriptive survey design was adopted. A sample of 152 respondents, including policy makers, educators, and pupils, was selected for this study. Data was gathered through interviews and questionnaires, and analysed using percentages, tables, and charts, supported by software such as SSPSS and MS Excel. The findings revealed that while free education has significantly improved access to Home Economics lessons, there are challenges such as a lack of sufficient teaching materials, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate support for practical lessons. Despite these issues, pupils and teachers acknowledged the benefits of free education in easing financial burdens. The study concluded that there is a need for improved resource allocation, enhanced teacher training, and stronger community involvement to ensure that free education not only increases access but also enhances the quality of learning in Home Economics. The study therefore recommended for targeted government interventions, including partnerships with local industries, to address these challenges and improve educational outcomes.

Keywords: Free Education, Home Economics, Resources, Teaching/Learning and Quality Education.

Title: The Effect of Free Education on the Teaching and Learning of Home Economics: A Case of Selected Schools in Chirundu District of Southern Province, Zambia

Author: Beatrice Kangwa, Chanda Chansa Thelma

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 20245 - February 2025

Page No: 18-28

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Published Date: 31- January -2025

Abstract: The practice of cattle rustling is rampant amongst pastoralist communities in Kenya which involves stealing cattle either for economic gain or social gain.  This destabilizes these communities and undermines their normal livelihood strategies, thus contributing to increased poverty and under development. The study draws on the experience of pastoral communities in the arid zone of north-western Kenya, an area with a long history of cattle rustling activities. Despite the Government’s effort to put in place legal mechanisms and regulatory measures to manage cattle rustling in the past years, cattle rustling has continued to be practiced. The specific objective was to find out the effect of cultural influences in the management of cattle rustling in Kenya. The area under study comprised of Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo and Samburu counties with a population of 2,980,035 people. A sample size was 444 determined by use of Krejcie, R.V., & Morgan, D.W table. The research utilized primary and secondary data sources. Data was analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Responded strongly agreed that cattle rustlers are celebrated in their community as supported by a mean 4.1380 and a standard deviation .3453. Further respondents strongly agreed that they practice cattle rustling for marriage as indicated by a mean 4.4193 and a standard deviation .4940. The study therefore recommended that there is a need for the Government to provide scholarships as bait to lure more students to take up studies and avoid cattle rustling. The researcher suggests for further research on the role of community conservancies in the management of cattle rustling in the North-Rift Counties.

Keywords: Baringo, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Cattle rustling, Cultural, North Rift region, Pastoralist communities, Samburu, Turkana.

Title: Cultural Perspective in Management of Cattle Rustling Among Pastoral Communities in Kenya

Author: Marube Kepha

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 20245 - February 2025

Page No: 11-17

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Published Date: 31- January -2025

Abstract: This study identified that the existing studies have not given much weight to how specificity orientation influences implementation of intra-national economic regionalisms policies in Kenya. To fill this gap, the study sought to empirically assess the extent to which specificity orientation influences implementation of intra-national economic regionalism policies, with a reference to Lake Region Economic Bloc in Kenya. The total population of the study comprised of 634 individuals, consisting of 13 members of the Council of Governors, 130 County Executive Committee Members, 440 Members of County Assembly, 27 Economic experts and 24 members of the Lake Basin Development Authority. Proportionate stratified sampling was used to obtain a sample of 245 individuals. The study utilized semi-structured physical and online questionnaires and interview schedules to collect quantitative as well as qualitative data. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used for the quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis utilized themes, patterns and trends that emerged from the responses. The correlation result, r(157)=0.659, ρ=000 indicated that there is a significant positive correlation between specificity orientation and implementation of the intra-national economic regionalism policies. The regression results β=0.648, ρ<0.05 further indicated that specificity orientation significantly predicts implementation of the economic regionalism policies. Therefore, the study concluded that specificity orientation significantly influences implementation of intra-national economic regionalism policies in the Lake Region Economic Bloc. The findings provided robust empirical evidence on the emerging importance of specificity on implementation of intra-national economic regionalism policies. The study recommends a regular, systematic and comprehensive measurement and assessment of standards, targets, performance indicators and control systems as a crucial aspect of implementation of economic regionalism policies in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

Keywords:  Specificity Orientation, Implementation of Economic Regionalism, Economic Bloc.

Title: Specificity Orientation and Implementation of Intra-national Economic Regionalism Policies in Kenya’s Lake Region Economic Bloc

Author: Christopher Ogola, Dr. Wilson Muna, Prof. David Minja

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - February 2025

Page No: 1-10

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Published Date: 02- January -2025