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The nature, causes and participation in traditional oathing. The case of the Akamba in Mwala Parish, Machakos Diocese-Kenya.
(CUEA, 2003)The prevalence of traditional oathing in Mwala Parish prompted the researcher to undertake the study. There are conflicts between the traditional oathing and Christianity. Some of the Akarnba see traditional oath as an ... -
Participation of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Cash Transfer Programme and its Implications for Social Protection in Ikolomani Sub-County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)he situation of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) has been a global concern. It is estimated that there are 2.4 million OVC in Kenya out of which 1.15 million are due to HIV and AIDS crisis and escalated poverty ... -
The Persistence of the Belief in and Practice of divination among the Swahili Muslim of Mombasa District, Kenya
(2009)Studies have revealed that people in the contemporary world believe in mystical powers regardless of their social, cultural, political and religious backgrounds. For instance, in spite of the fact that Orthodox Islam has ... -
The Place of Identity and Hybridity on Literary Commitment in Bessie Head's Semi autobiographical Works
(Maseno University, 2014)Identity emerges as a kind of unsettled space, or as an unresolved question in that space between a number of intersecting discourses. Likewise, hybridity is a concept that confronts and problematises boundaries although ... -
A pragmatic analysis of .politeness strategies in Nurse-client interactions in selected public health Facilities in Nyanza province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)The government of Kenya has initiated reforms in the health sector with a major intention that in the coming years, health service provision will become humane, compassionate and dignified.This is in line with the changing ... -
Ritualization among the Abanyole: A study of cleansing rituals
(Maseno University, 2007)This study seeks to find out the nature of the function of the Abanyole cleansing rituals. It investigates the Abanyole cultural and religious knowledge transmitted through rituals and the effects they have on the social ... -
The Role of the Church Of God - Kenya In Alleviating Poverty in EMUHAYA District Of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Churches and faith-based organizations have made concerted attempts towards answering both spiritual and physical cries of the poor in Africa, and Kenya in particular. This has partly been attributed to the fact that ... -
Selection of clothing items among adolescents in Kisumu town and Mfangano island---Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)ABSTRACT Clothing is probably one of the greatest sources of disagreement between adolescents and adults. Often parents and teachers have disagreed on personal appearance, habits, behaviour and mannerisms of dressing ... -
Semantic Memory and Language in Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
(University of Alberta, 1999)Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (DAT) is a degenerative, terminal illness that has a devastating effect not only on the individual, but also on their family and friends. Current research seems to indicate that neuropsychological ... -
Sequencing of Music Syllabus Content and Its Implications On Continuity and Progression in Learning at Secondary School, Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT It is axiomatic that a young person‘s experience of education should be coherent, continuous and progressive. This can be achieved when the syllabus content layering provides continuity and progression in ... -
Sexual Practices and Reproductive Aspirations of People Living with Hiv and Aids, Receiving Treatment in Central Sakwa, Bondo Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)In Kenya, although HIV and AIDS prevalence deeline ;~ S:e t8r~88~ as 5 49 years in 2012, the rates increased to 28.2% in Central Sakwa Location, Bondo Sub-County. Despite knowledge of their HIV status, it is not known ... -
Social capital for adaptation to climate change in the Mara river basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The social context within which climate change is experienced can determine the ease of adapting to the crisis. This has brought to fore the potential that social capital holds in building the adaptive capacity of ... -
Socio-Cultural and Institutional Determinants in the Uptake of Horticulture Farming in Aldai Division, Nandi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Horticultural farming has been identified as the key to eradicating poverty and addressing food insecurity in many African countries including Kenya. However, its growth has not been as envisaged despite favorable climatic ... -
Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Adherence Among Adolescents Living with HIV On Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Gem Sub-County, Western Kenya
(2019)The initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) was a major milestone in the care and management of HIV; however, ALHIV on ART was the only sub-population that registered a 50% increase in deaths even after initiating ART ... -
A Study of Selected Determinants of Achievement in English Functional Writing Skills among Secondary School Students in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Functionalwriting is a pragmatic use of language for social and personal expression. It is a universal communication tool that determines achievement of students' lifelong goals. Teacher factors, resources, attitudes and ... -
Uchanganuzi wa Matini Zilizoteuliwa za Ugaidi katika Gazeti la Taifa Leo la Kenya kati ya Oktoba 2010 -Novemba 2011
(Maseno University, 2014)The media in Kenya and other parts of the world have been instrumental in giving the public information on terrorism. Language used by the media in reporting terrorism is important in presenting information on incidents ... -
Uchanganuzi wa kileksikografia wa hiponimia za leksimu nomino na vitenzi vya kiswahili na tafsiri zake katika kiluo
(Maseno University, 2018)Ingawa hiponimia hudhihirika miongoni mwa kategoria mbalimbali za maneno, tafiti za Kiswahili zimeelekea kushughulikia hiponimia za nomino na kupuuza kategoria nyingine kama vile vitenzi, vielezi na vivumishi. Tafiti hizi ... -
Uchanganuzi wa usemi wa kisiasa kuhusu nchi ya kenya katika blogu teule zilizoandikwa katika Kiswahili
(Maseno University, 2015)Maendeleo ya kiteknolojia kimtandao yanazidi kubadilisha namna masuala ya kisiasa yanavyowasilishwa. Majilio ya kuandika habari na kutolea maoni katika blogu yameshuhudia kuongezeka kwa watu wanaozuru blogu na kuchangia ... -
Virtual Speech Community: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of Kenyan Facebook Communication
(Maseno University, 2014)Rapid evolution of communication technologies has changed language use, thereby yielding new forms of discourse and authorship, as well as novel ways to create and participate in communities. Computer mediated communication ...