Undergraduate final research report. Social Sciences. Thesis Writing (Thesis Sample)

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA: CASE OF TIGANIA EAST SUB COUNTY
BY
NGIGI JOSEPH NG’ANG’A
Research project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award of the degree of bachelor of project planning and management of the University of Nairobi
2017
DECLARATION
This research project report is my original work and has not been presented in any University or institution of higher learning for the award of a diploma or a degree.
SIGNED…………………………………………… DATE…………………………………………………….
NGIGI JOSEPH NG’ANG’A
L46/31973/2015
SIGNED……………………………………………. DATE………………………………………………………
GIGHURU IKIARA
LECTURER
DEPARTMENT OF EXTRA MURAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEDICATION
I dedicate this project to my beloved son Paul Ngigi Ng’ang’a, my siblings and my dear parents Mr. and Mrs. Ngigi; for their continued support financially, emotionally, morally and materially throughout my studies.
May the good Lord bless them and reward them abundantly.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am very grateful to my supervisor Mr. Gichuru Ikiara, department of extra mural studies, University of Nairobi: He was very available for me throughout the whole period. His advice, encouragement and support for me towards this project are unparalled.
I am also greatly indebted to all the members of stuff, department of extra mural studies, University of Nairobi, under the leadership of resident lecturer Mr. Amos Gitonga for their continuous assistance and guidance regarding this project and the learning as a whole.
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1 response on gender………………………………………………………………………………………..20
Table 4.2 response based on the nature of education……………………………………………………...21
Table 4.3 response based on age group…………………………………………………………………………21
Table 4.4 response based on all factors named by respondents………………………………………22
Table 4.5 response on education in relation to other factors not considered in the research questions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...23
Table 4.6 response on agriculture in relation to other factors not considered by the research objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
Table 4.7 response on environment in relation to other factors not considered the research objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
Table 4.8 response on the three factors considered in the research objectives………………...26
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1 conceptual framework………………………………………………………………………..16
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
EMCA- Environmental management and coordination act
ERS- economic recovery strategy
GDP- Gross domestic product
ILO- International labor organizations
MNCs- multinational corporations
NARC- national alliance rainbow coalition
NGOs -nongovernmental organizations
SAPs- structural adjustment programs
US $- United States dollars
%- percentage
ABSTRACT
The factors that can influence the level of development in Kenya are very many including economic factors, environmental factors and social factors. This study was guided by the following objectives; to determine how education influences the level of development in Kenya, to find out how agriculture influences the level of development in Kenya and to find out how environment influences the level of development in Kenya. The study was carried out in tigania east Sub County with the purpose of determining the major factors that were influencing the level of development in Kenya. The study tried to analyze the sub county in terms of topography, economic activities, population, land size, climatic conditions and its geographic location. The study also explained the concept of development by surveying books, scholarly articles and other sources to provide description and critical evaluation of this work in relation to the research question being investigated. The study also surveyed links between development and the factors considered in the research questions. A descriptive approach was used where a survey research design was applied for this research. This involved collecting information from a larger number of cases using questionnaires. The study entailed studying participants in their natural setting aiming at maximizing realism. This research project targeted a population of 10,000 people, which was divided into five stratums per ward and 600 participants were selected from each strata randomly to make a total of 3000 participants. Questionnaires were administered as the main instrument for data collection. Data was coded after collection, keyed into the computer system then analyzed using SPSS. Presentation of data output from the analysis was made through use of tables and percentages. This study also provided a summary of the purpose, methodology and results of the research work undertaken. Then conclusions were discussed based on the researchers insight gained regarding study findings and limitations. Finally the study made recommendations as an outgrowth of the study including recommendations for further studies that were meant for professionals who may be interested in pursuing additional research to exceed the scope and findings of this study.
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction