International Journal of
Educational Administration and Policy Studies

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Educ. Admin. Pol. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6656
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJEAPS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 243

Full Length Research Paper

Women aspiring to administrative positions in Kenya municipal primary schools

Victor F. O. Combat
  • Victor F. O. Combat
  • 15 Charles Street, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, U.S.A.
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  •  Received: 26 November 2012
  •  Accepted: 30 July 2014
  •  Published: 30 September 2014

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