Household Level on Retention: Focus on Opportunities in Kenya Public University Education

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue V, May 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

Household Level on Retention: Focus on Opportunities in Kenya Public University Education

Erastus Muchimuti & Alice Limo (PhD)

School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya

Abstract:- The major dynamic of university education is to develop the people, society and the economy which are central to most National mission and visions. This study sought to investigate the effects of household levels on retention to public university education in Kenya. This study was modeled on the education production theory. The study used a case study research design. The research targeted a total of 1219 respondents including. The sample size of the study was calculated using the formula below as recommended by Fisher et al. The desired sample size was therefore comprised of 292 respondents. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling technique was used in choosing the sample size. The research instruments used to collect data were questionnaire for University students. Interview schedules were administered to deputy vice chancellor, heads of departments, dean of students and. The questioner was made up of open ended and closed ended items. Data collected was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings of the study were found to be significant and benefit in the streamlining of Retention of public university in Kenya. The study findings indicated that there was a significant relationship between household levels on Retention to education. The study concluded that farming activities determine access to public university education. The rapid expansion of university education has strained the existing facilities and adversely affected the quality of learning. There are funds provided by government for expansion to cater for high enrolment.

Key words: Household level, Retention, Opportunities, University Education

I. INTRODUCTION

Carpenter and Hayden (2013), three conceptual approaches can be identified to capture the potential empirical knowledge about the determinants of access and retention to tertiary education: economical models, sociological models and psychological models. From an economic point of view, decisions to pursue higher education; are influenced by perceived returns on the investment in tertiary education qualifications. The demand for higher education increase when the private rate of return to education is greater than return from other investment opportunities. There are numerous studies analyzing the demand for university education with this approach (Salas-Velasco 2010).

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