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1 Volume 1, Number 2,2016 iii!!""''' KENYATTA UNIVERSITY MSINGI JOURNAL Department of Educational Foundations

2 Volume 1, Number 2,2016 MSINGIJOURNAL Department of Educational Foundations Kenyatta University Enhancing Lives through Education

3 MsingiJournal ISSN: Editorial Board Prof Misia A. Kadenyi, PhD (Maasai Mara University, Kenya) Karen Biraimah, PhD (University of Central Florida, USA) Prof C.C. Wolhuter (North West University, USA) Prof Danny Wildemeersch (Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven Belgium) Steering Committee Prof Augustine M. Karugu (Chairman & Editor) Prof Kisilu Kombo Dr. Isabella M. Kamere Dr. Salome Nyambura Dr. Rubai Mande1a Dr. Peter Gathara Dr. Francis Likoye Ms. Lucy Mbirianjau Prof James E. Otiende Disclaimer -Msingi journal Msingi is a peer reviewed and biannual publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya. Views and opinions expressed in any article are those of the authorfs) and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the editorial board, the steering committee, the Department of Educational Foundations, the School of Education or Kenyatta University. Each individual author bears the responsibility on the correctness and accuracy of information provided in his/ her article Editorial Address Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University POBox (GPO), Nairobi - Kenya Tel: Ext

4 Editorial The idea of starting 'Msingi' is an old one in the istory of the Department of Educational Foundations at Kenyatta University. In early 1980s, members felt there was a need to provide a platform through which they could present, publish research findings, debate issues, communicate with the audience beyond the confines of the department and the then University College at large. Meetings were held to discuss ways and means of starting a forum for such discussion. The end result of the meetings was the birth of a journal. They named it 'Msingi' Kiswahili for Foundations. Since they had little financial support from the College authorities, members of staff with a lot of determination, enthusiasm, and passion mobilized their own resources. These efforts culminated in the production of the first issue of 'Msingi' in Among the founders of 'Msingi' were late Prof R.]. Njoroge and the late Prof G. Bennars, its first editor. The journal was well received in academic circles. It gave hope to many scholars in the Department and beyond who had been yearning for such a forum in which to publish. After a few issues, however, 'Msingi' went out of production mainly due to many financial challenges that faced the editorial team. Despite this set back, the dream of having a departmental journal did not die. The need for 'Msingi' that was identified in 1985 is still relevant today as it was in the days of the founders. In 2014, members of the department mobilized their own resources to revive the journal. The November

5 - issue put the Department back on the journey that was started in Members of the editorial committee were excited and happy to present a new reborn 'Msingi'whose articles focused on the theme, Education and Development in the Context of vision Despite the success of the first issue, it was a challenge to produce a second one, on time, due to financial constraints. The then Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof. Olive Mugenda came to our assistance. She facilitated financial support from the university for the production of the second issue. The theme for this issue is taken from the Kenyatta University's motto "Enhancing lives through Education." The steering committee would like to thank the former Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof. Olive Mugenda, the current chairperson of the department Dr. Isabella M. Kamere all members of the Department of Educational Foundations, the authors, reviewers, the publisher and all those who in one way or other have contributed in the production of this issue. Prof. Mambo Karugu Editor 111

6 Contents Editorial ii Teachers views Towards Academic Assessment for Learners with Autism: A Case Study of City Primary School, Nairobi County - Wambugu Dorcas Wanjiru and Munala Christine Mwendo Matasio, Catholic University of Eastern Africa 1 Relationship Between Academic Emotions, Self-efficacy and Mathematics Achievement of Secondary School Students in Central Division, Machakos County, Kenya - Elizabeth N Mutisya, Dr. 7heresia K Kinai, Dr.]otham N Dinga, Dr. Samuel M. Mutweleli, Kenyatta University 29 The Implementation of New Religious and Moral Education Curriculum in Post-Independent Namibia: A Case Study - Ananias Iita, PhD., Sakaria M. Iipinge, PhD. University of Namibia 58 Developing Research Partnerships in Emerging Nations: Bridging the "North-South" Divide - Prof Agreement Lathi}otia, Gaborone, Botswana, Prof Karen L. Biraimah, University of Central Florida 87 IV

7 Pedagogy of Sagacity: An African Approach to Philosophy of Education - Prof. Kadenyi Misia. Maasai Mara University and Kariuki Michael, Moi University 116 Relationship between Parental Marital Status and Students' Academic Performance in Day Secondary Schools of Dagoretti Sub District of Nairobi County, Kenya - Rosemary Mueni Mutisya, Edward Kigen, Doyne Mugambi, Boaz Migosi, Kenyatta University 138 Sexuality Education: Promoting Safer Sexual Behaviour Among University Students in Kenya - Dr. Lewis Muli Ngesu University of Nairobi, and Alice Gichohi, Muranga University 175 v