Investigating The Economic Factors Influencing Boy Child Dropout Rates and Strategic Intervention Measures: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Day Schools in Busia County, Kenya

• Author(s): Christine Julie Nabwire
• Paper ID: 1706935
• Page: 301-308
• Published Date: 13-01-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 7 January-2025

Abstract

This study investigates the economic factors influencing boy child dropout rates and evaluates strategic intervention measures in secondary day schools across Busia County, Kenya. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, collecting data from 15 secondary schools through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions with 542 participants, including school administrators, teachers, students, parents, and recent dropouts between September and November 2023. The findings reveal that household income instability is the primary factor driving dropout rates, affecting 78% of cases, with families earning below KES 10,000 monthly facing a 68.4% dropout risk. Agricultural seasons significantly impact educational participation, with dropout rates peaking at 12.6% during harvest periods. The study identified a strong correlation between household income levels and educational persistence (r = -0.684, p = 0.001), while evaluating current intervention measures showed flexible payment plans achieving the highest success rate at 75.6%. Based on these findings, the research recommends implementing seasonally adjusted academic schedules, establishing school-based income generation projects, and developing comprehensive financial support frameworks. The study contributes to understanding the complex interplay between regional economic patterns and educational retention in border counties, offering evidence-based strategies for reducing dropout rates through context-specific interventions that address both immediate economic barriers and long-term systemic challenges in rural Kenyan education.

Keywords

Boy Child Education, Dropout Rates, Economic Factors, Intervention Measures, Secondary Education, Busia County

Citations

IRE Journals:
Christine Julie Nabwire "Investigating The Economic Factors Influencing Boy Child Dropout Rates and Strategic Intervention Measures: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Day Schools in Busia County, Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 7 2025 Page 301-308

IEEE:
Christine Julie Nabwire "Investigating The Economic Factors Influencing Boy Child Dropout Rates and Strategic Intervention Measures: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Day Schools in Busia County, Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(7)