Publications
1. Okeyo M.A., Simatwa E.M.W. (2025). Influence of Working Environment of Mathematics Teachers on Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics in Kenya. A Study across Public Secondary Schools in Suba South Sub-County. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS. Vol. 9(12) : 2362-2375
https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/uploads/vol9-iss12-pg.pdf)
2. Simatwa, E.M.W., Radeny D.O. (2025). Contribution of The Catholic Church to Financial Resources and Infrastructural Development of Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Kisii Central Sub - County. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review ISSN: 2581-8341. Vol. 08 (07):3471-3487. DOI: 10.47191/ijcsrr/V8-i7-34, Impact Factor: 8.048. <
https://ijcsrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/34-1507-2025.pdf>
3. Radeny D.O., Simatwa, E.M.W. (2025). Contribution of The Catholic Church to Instructional Resources and Appointment of School Administrators in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. A study across Public Secondary Schools in Kisii Central Sub – County. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review ISSN: 2581-8341 Vol. 08 (07): 3454-3470. DOI: 10.47191/ijcsrr/V8-i7-33. <
https://ijcsrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/33-1507-2025.pdf>
4. Simatwa, E.M.W., Oluoch D.O. (2025). Relationship between Teacher Identified Regulation, Teacher Introjected regulation, Teacher External Regulation and Student Academic performance in Kenya: A study across Secondary Schools in Gem Sub County. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review ISSN: 2581-8341. Vol. 08 (07): 3438-3453. DOI: 10.47191/ijcsrr/V8-i7-32, Impact Factor: 8.048. <
https://ijcsrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/32-1507-2025.pdf>
5. Ogalo E., Simatwa E.M.W., Ombito E.K. (2025). Contribution of Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development Implementation to the Creation of Comprehensive Learning Environment in Public Primary Schools, Migori County, Kenya. African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST). ISSN 2309-9240: Vol.8 (2).51-56 . <
https://ajest.org/index.php/ajest/article/view/367>
6. Simatwa, E.M.W., Adede C.A. (2025). Influence of Principal-initiated Motivational Speakers Strategy on Academic Achievement of Students in Kenya: A Study across Public Secondary Schools in Mbita Sub County. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, ISSN: 2581-8341 8(3): 1224-1237.<
https://ijcsrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/26-1503-2025.pdf>
7. Adede C.A., Simatwa, E.M.W., Were. M.N. (2025) Influence of Principal-initiated Goal Setting Strategies on Students’ Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Study across Secondary Schools, Mbita Sub County. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, 8(3): 1211-1223. ISSN: 2581-8341 DOI: 10.47191/ijcsrr/V8-i3-25, Impact Factor: 8.048.<
https://ijcsrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25-1503-2025.pdf>
8. Ogalo E., Ombito E.K., Simatwa E.M.W. (2024). Entrenching Ethical and Professional Teaching Through Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development in Public Primary Schools, Migori County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. ISSN No. 2454-6186: DOI: 10.47772 IJRISS Vol .VIII Issue VII, P 3321-3335.<
https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles->
11. Muhando M., Simatwa, E.M.W. (2024). Influence of Students’ Entry Behavior on History and Government Curriculum Implementation in Kenya: A Study across Secondary Schools in Emuhaya Sub County. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, 7(12), 9095-9103.<
https://ijcsrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/49-2312-2024.pdf>
15. Ogolla T. A., Simatwa, E.M.W.,Wambura B.J. (2024). Influence of Quarrying on Student Academic Performance in Kenya: A Study across Public Secondary Schools in Rachuonyo North Sub County. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Vol. 29, Issue 7, Series 8 (July, 2024) 45-53 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. <
https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.29-Issue7/Ser-8/F2907084553.pdf
16. Tarus, R.S., Simatwa, E.M.W., Ndolo, M.A. (2024). Factors Influencing Teacher Professional Misconduct in Administration of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations: An Analytical Study. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Vol. 29, Issue 5, Series 4 (May, 2024) 01-16 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. <
https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/pages/report-29(5).html>
17. Tarus, R.S., Simatwa, E.M.W., Ndolo, M.A. (2024). Strategies for Mitigating Teacher Professional Misconduct in Administration of Secondary School Examinations in Enhancement of Quality Education in Kenya. A Study across Secondary Schools in Nandi County. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 29, Issue 5, Series 8 (May 2024) 62-75 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.<
https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.29-Issue5/Ser-8/J2905086275.pdf
21. Ananda, P., Simatwa, E.M.W., Juma, S. (2022). Contribution of Principals to School Disaster Management Preparedness in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. (ISSN 2250-3153) Vol. 12, (1): 468-478.<
https://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0122/ijsrp-p12163.pdf>
22. Ayall, A.R., Baraza, O.T., Wambura B.J., Simatwa, E.M.W. (2022. Teacher-based Factors Influencing Teacher Turnover Intentions in Public Secondary Schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Homa Bay County, Kenya. ISSN 2523-2800. January, February & March 2022, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2 & 3. Journal of Popular Education in Africa. 6(1), 61 – 75.<
https://kenyasocialscienceforum.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/pdf-ayal-et-al-teacher-based-factors-influencing-teacher-turnover-intentions-in-schools-in-kenya-repaired.pdf.
23. Ayall, A.R., Wambura B.J., Simatwa, E.M.W. (2021). Influence of School-based Factors on Teacher Turnover Intentions: A Case of Public Secondary Schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Kenya. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences. ISSN: 2714-2132. EAJESS October-December 2021, Vol. 2 (4): 125-129.<
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eajess/article/view/219684/207301>
24. Onywany R.A., Simatwa, E.M.W., Ogada R. (2022). Teacher Based Opportunities and Challenges Influencing Education for the Mentally Challenged Learners: A Study Across Special Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya. ISSN: 0975-833X. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 14, (02): 20683-20695. <
https://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/43075.pdf.>
36. Ananda, P.A., Juma, S.LA, Simatwa, E.M.W. (2022). Contribution of Principals to Infrastructure Requirements Compliance in Disaster Management Preparedness in Schools in Kenya: A Study across Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County (ISSN: 0975-833X). International Journal of Current Research Vol. 14, Issue, 10, pp.22622-22630.<
https://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/44148.pdf>
42. Ojera D.A., Simatwa E.M.W., Ndolo M.A. (2021). Impact of Principal’s Instructional Leadership Practices on Trainees Skill Acquisition in Engineering Courses in TVET Institutes- Lake Victoria Region, Kenya. IQSR Journal of Research and Method in Education, (IQSR-JRME) (ISSN: 2320-7388, P - ISSN 2320-737x Vol. 1, Issue 4 Ser II (Jul-Aug. pp 25-29. <
https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jrme/papers/Vol-11%20Issue-4/Ser-2/E1104022529.pdf>
44. Lumumba, K. P., Simatwa, E.M.W., & Kembo J. (2021). Influence of Leadership Style on Organizational Performance of Primary Teachers Training Colleges in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya. Creative Education, (ISSN Online: 2151-4771) (ISSN Print: 2151-4755)12, 2228-2251.<
https://doi.org/10.24940/theijhss/2021/v9/i7/HS2107-015>
63. Sibuda A., Simatwa E.M.W. Gidudu, H.L, (2020). School Factors Influencing Burnout among Head Teachers’ in Public Primary Schools in Kenya: A Case study of Butula Sub-county. International Journal of Current Research, (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 12(9):13930- 13938. <
http://journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/39826.pdf>
68. Simatwa E.M.W., Khajeha H. (2019). Influence of Institutional Facilities on Students Academic Achievement in Engineering Courses in National Polytechnics in Kenya: Analytical Study across Engineering Courses. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 11 (06): 4800-4809 <
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/35709_0.pdf>.
70. Khajeha H., Simatwa E.M.W., Baraza O.T. (2019). Influence of Lecturer Characteristics on Academic Achievement of Engineering Students in National Polytechnics in Kenya: An Analytical Study. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 11 (06): 5047-5055.<
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/35713.pdf>
72. Simatwa E.M.W., Goro, C.A., Baraza O.T. (2019). Influence of Occupation of Parents on Pupils Academic Achievement in primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub County: An Analytical Study across Parental Occupations. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 11 (08): 6704-6711.<
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/36474.pdf>
88. Kute B., Simatwa E.M.W. (2018) Contribution of Teacher Knowledge to Management of Students Safety in Emergency Incidents in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case study of Kisumu County. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 10 (07): 71479-71495. <
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/31574.pdf>
96. Ahawo A. H., & Simatwa E.M.W. (2017). Government and Parents’ Contribution to Co-curricular Resources in Enhancement of Girls’ Academic Performance in Kenya: A Case Study of Siaya County. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 9, Issue 08, pp. 56035-56046. <
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/24626.pdf>
97. Onyango N.A. & Simatwa E.M.W. (2017). Influence of Teamwork on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Ndhiwa Sub-County. International Journal of Current Research. ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 9, Issue, 08, pp. 56047-56055, August, 2017.
99. Nyakundi E., Simatwa E.M.W. & Ayodo T.M.O. (2017). Analysis on Returns to Levels of Education and Challenges Faced by the Computer Urban Self Employed in Kisii County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 9, Issue 08, pp. 56215-56221, August, 2017. <
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/25420.pdf>
102. Ahawo A.H. & Simatwa E.M.W. (2017). Education Stakeholders’ Contribution to Motivation of Teachers and Girl Student in Enhancement of Quality Education for Girls in Secondary Schools Kenya: A Case Study of Siaya County. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 9, Issue 08, pp.56827-56839, August, 2017.<
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/25367.pdf>
105. Baraza O.T. & Simatwa E.M.W (2017). Influence of School Factors on Teacher Stress in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Kakamega North Sub- County. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 9, Issue 10, pp.60089-60105, October, 2017.<
http://journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/26586.pdf>
107. Ondiek A.A., Simatwa E.M.W., Ayodo T.M.O., Okelo N.B. (2016). Challenges Facing Boda Boda Operators and their perception of the Business in Nyatike Sub-county. International Journal of Academic Studies. Vol. 2(1): (2016) 37-48. <
https://www.jooust.ac.ke/index.php/2016-publications>
120. Omondi J.A.A, Simatwa E.M.W., Ayodo T.M.O. (2016). Perspectives of Stakeholders on the Effects of HIV and AIDs on Primary School Pupils’ Dropout, Kenya: A Case Study of Kisumu Municipality. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 8, Issue, 07, Pp.34513-34524.<
123. Ochwata G.O., Olel, M.A., Simatwa E.M.W. (2016). Perceptions of Stakeholders’ on Factors Influencing Students’ Enrolment in Technical and Vocational Subjects in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu East, Central, North, West and Seme Sub Counties, Kenya: An Analytical Study. International Journal of Current Research (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol. 8, Issue, 08, pp.36561-36574.<
http://www.journalcra.com/article/perceptions-stakeholders%E2%80%99-factors-influencing-students%E2%80%99-enrolment-technical-and-vocational>
124. Ilondanga L.S., Oracha, P.A., Othuon, L.O., Simatwa E.M.W. (2015). Implications of Teacher Competence and Medium of Instruction on the Implementation of Kenyan Sign Language Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Kenya: Analytical Assessment. Greener Journal of Educational Research. (ISSN: 2276-7789 ICV: 6.05). Vol. 5 (2): 037-049, March 2015.<
http://doi.org/10.15580/GJER.2015.2.020915029>
125. 2. Chepkwony S., Owano K.A., Simatwa E.M.W., Werunga R.K. (2015). Influence of Secondary Education Constituency Bursary Fund Allocation Modalities on Retention of Secondary School Students from Vulnerable Background in Kenya. Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research. ISSN: 2408-770X (ISSN: 2408-6231 Vol.2 (2) February 2015.pp. 60-69.<
https://www.sciepub.com/reference/180883#:~:text=Chepkwony%20S.%20K,Pp%2060%2D69>
126. .Owino K.O., Juma L.S.A, Olel M.A., Simatwa E.M.W. (2015). Influence of Free Primary Education Policy on Pupil Graduation Rates by Gender in Public Primary Schools in Rongo Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics. ISSN: 2278-3369 Jan.-Feb. 2015 Vol.4 (1):86-92. <
https://www.managementjournal.info/index.php/IJAME/article/view/412>
127. Owino K.O., Juma L.S.A,. Olel M.A, Simatwa E.M.W. (2015). Influence of Free Primary Education Policy on Pupil Access by Gender in Public Primary Schools in Rongo Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics. ISSN: 2278-3369 Mar-April. (2015) Vol.4 (2):30-36.<
https://www.managementjournal.info/index.php/IJAME/article/view/412>
131. Ahawo A.H., Simatwa E.M.W. (2015). Contribution of Stakeholders to Provision of Teaching /Learning Resources in Enhancement of Girls Academic Achievement in Kenya: A Case Study of Siaya County. Greener Journal of Educational Research (ISSN: 2276-7789) ICV: 6.05 Vol. 5 (4): 176-193, August 2015.<
https://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/29436.pdf>
132. Omego A.P., Simatwa E.M.W. (2015). Educational Resources Based Challenges faced by Principals in enhancing Student Academic Achievement in Secondary School Education in Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya: An Analytical Study. Greener Journal of Educational Research ISSN: 2276-7789 ICV: 6.05 Vol. 5 (4): 134-151, August 2015.<
http://doi.org/10.1558 0/GJER.2015.4.081615114.>
144. Simatwa E.M.W., Omondi S. O. (Posthumously), Juma S.L.A., Choka G.M. (2014). Substance Abuse among Public Secondary School Students: Prevalence, Strategies and Challenges for Public Secondary School Managers in Kenya: A Case Study of Kisumu East Sub County. Educational Research (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol. 5(8) pp. 315-330, September, 2014 (ISSN: 2141-5161).<
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/223128625.pdf>
154. Dawo J.I.A. Simatwa E.M.W., Okwach T.O. (2013). Academic Staff Development Practices’ Influence on Job Performance in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development. Vol. 2(7): 236-248 <
http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v2-i2/9786>