Items rated as reasons for delayed completion

Mean range

High incidence

Delay in returning the comments of the research reports by the external examiners

Personal weakness on the part of the student when it comes to research process

Job workload and related responsibilities

Transfers at work places to up-country stations

Lack of commitment to research on the part of the students

Slow process of reviewing proposals by supervisors/reviewers

Delay in calling for viva voce meetings

3.80 - 3.97

Moderate incidence

Having two supervisors slows down the research progress

Slow process of giving feedback of the Committee to students

Hectic study schedules during the semester sessions

Getting better jobs and promotions at work in the course of the masters studies

3.70 - 3.75

Low incidence

Family Responsibilities

Relaxed University policies on enforcing completion requirements

Lack of funds on the part of the students

Health related problems

Undependable supervisors

3.50 - 3.66