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HIV/AIDS and luo culture in Bondo District, Kenya since 1983: a historical perspective
(Maseno University, 2008)The study investigates the cultural beliefs, practices and norms of the Luo Community in relation to the transmission and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bondo region from a historical perspective. By focusing on the beach ... -
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 ... -
A communicative analysis of HIV and aids discourse in Nyanza province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)Communicationis a key ingredient of all aspects of human interaction and is carried out to pass information, exchange ideas or simply to establish a sense of oneness or commonness between two or more interactants. This ... -
An Examination of Efficiency of the Efforts on Revitalization Of Suba Language of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)In nearly every part of the world, languages in contact with others are shifting and disappearing. When languages shrink and finally die, their paren~ cultures risk devastation, the worldview that they represent gets ... -
An analysis of musical and socio-cultural Aspects of Luo story-songs of Kenya: The case of Siaya and Kisumu east districts
(Maseno University, 2010)Songs in the past were performed during storytelling sessions and cultural events among the Luo of Kenya. Mainly elderly women who had reached menopause (Pim) told these stories and story-songs. The story-songs were ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An Appraisal of S0ren Kierkegaard's Ethical Thought Surrounding His Concept of Decisional Process
(Maseno University, 2011)Kierkegaard has been referred to as the father of existentialism, a view which he seems not to subscribe to. In his philosophy, he claims to have presented a clear ethical position concerning his usage of the decisional ... -
An evaluation of Kenyan university fashion and Apparel design undergraduate degree programs in Skill training for the apparel industry
(Maseno University, 2013)Worldwide, the evaluation of higher education fashion design programs and the integration of skills for the apparel industry have been recommended. The Kenyan fashion and apparel (FA) industry faced competition in world ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation Du Francais Sur Objectifs Specifiques \ Dans Les Ecoles Professionnelles Du Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Currently, two trends of teaching and learning of French are coexisting inKenyan universities and colleges offering French, namely General French and French for specific purposes (FSP). The recent past has witnessed an ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Metaphorical conceptualization and interpretation of EkeGusii HIV and aids discourse
(Maseno University, 2015)Language plays a fundamental role in HIV and AIDS communication. In Kenya, English and Kiswahili are used as the languages of communication in HIV and AIDS related issues although only 17% of the population use English ... -
A discourse analysis of interaction between receptionists and patients in health facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2015)Management of healthcare sector is very critical to the healing process. Receptionists are the first point of contact when patients visit health facilities. These receptionists who work in public facilities are employed ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...