Economic Support Programs and Student Participation in Schooling in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya

Dr. James Mwenda, Dr. Humphrey Mugambi Kararwa and Dr. John Ogembo
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Dr. James Mwenda: Department of Education, Chuka University
Dr. Humphrey Mugambi Kararwa: Department of Education, Chuka University
Dr. John Ogembo: Department of Education, Chuka University

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 2025, vol. 14, issue 7, 498-506

Abstract: Purpose: This study investigated the effectiveness of economic support programs on student participation in schooling in public secondary schools in Meru County, Kenya. The research examined how bursaries, scholarships, work-study programs, and alternative fee payment modes influence student engagement in educational activities. Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining descriptive and correlational research designs. The study sampled 331 respondents from 1,903 participants, including 13 principals, 12 Parent Association chairpersons, 147 class teachers, 144 student leaders, and 3 Constituency Development Fund managers. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, self-report questionnaires, and focus group discussions. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (Chi-square tests), while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Results: Descriptive findings revealed that only 33.06% of class teachers and 24.36% of student leaders confirmed readily accessible economic support programs in their schools. Chi-square analysis (χ² = 12.909, p

Date: 2025
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