_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: Email: sarawabekesh@gmail.com; Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 30(1): 24-31, 2022; Article no.AJESS.88147 ISSN: 2581-6268 Textbook Evaluation and Quality of Business Studies Textbook in Secondary Schools in Kenya Sarah Getahun Bekele a* , Paul Odundo Amollo a , John Kamau Mwangi a and Ganira Khavugwi Lilian a a Department of Educational Communication Technology and Pedagogical Studies, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 92, Kikuyu, Kenya. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/AJESS/2022/v30i130712 Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/88147 Received 06 April 2022 Accepted 13 June 2022 Published 22 June 2022 ABSTRACT Business studies textbook when appropriately revised encourages understanding of facts as required by the curriculum upholding independent learning among learners leading to increased academic achievement. Business studies textbook provides ways through which curriculum instruction can be realized fast-tracking actualization of learning objectives among learners across school system in Kenya. However, textbooks that are rarely reviewed may interrupt realization of specific objectives limiting acquisition of requisite skills degrading learner’s mean score in business studies. The study adopted exploratory research design through qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Content analysis was used for data analysis. Summary of content analysis showed that textbook revision was necessary in ensuring quality textbook. Further analysis showed that Process of appraisal, Scope of curriculum, Complexity of syllabus influence quality of instruction content in textbook encouraging learning and acquisition of skills. Therefore, it was recommended that content of business studies textbook to be relevant to learner’s cognition to accelerate learning. Keywords: Textbook review; process of appraisal; scope of curriculum; complexity of syllabus; business studies and quality textbook. Original Research Article