Abstract:
The major dynamic of university education is to
develop the people, society and the economy which are central to
most National mission and visions. This study sought to
investigate the determinants of Retention to public university
education in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to
determine the effects human resource on retention to public
university education in Kenya. This study was modeled on the
education production theory. The study used a case study
research design. The research targeted 16 heads of departments
and 1201 final students. Simple random sampling technique was
used in choosing the sample size. The research instruments used
to collect data were questionnaire students of University of
Eldoret. Data collected was analyzed quantitatively. Inferential
and descriptive statistics specifically play an important role in
the presentation and interpretation of analyzed data. The study
findings indicated that there was a significant relationship
between human resources on Retention to education (p=0.000).
The study concluded that rapid expansion of university
education has strained the existing facilities and adversely
affected the quality of learning. The number of human resources
in the university determines Retention of the education. The
study recommends that there is need plan well for university
education e.g. admitting students based on carefully done
projections since lack of this may certainly result into challenges
related to quality education. The findings of the study were
found to be significant and benefit in the streamlining of
Retention of public university in Kenya.