Josephene Kanini

Institutional Factors and Academic Performance of Girls in Mixed-day Secondary Schools in Wajir County

Dekow Elmi, Tarsila Kibaara & Josephene Kanini · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Institutional factors significantly influence girls’ academic achievement by shaping the quality of learning environments, teaching practices, school leadership, and resource availability. Despite government efforts to improve girls’ education in Kenya, performance gaps persist,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73216

Socio-Cultural Factors and Academic Performance of Girls in Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Wajir County

Dekow Elmi, Tarsila Kibaara & Josephene Kanini · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Girls’ performance in national examinations remains a critical concern in marginalised regions of Kenya, particularly in Wajir County, where persistent socio-cultural barriers continue to undermine academic achievement. Deeply entrenched gender norms, early marriage practices, re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73217