Browsing RP-Department of Sociology by Issue Date
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Adolescent Sexuality and Fertility in Kenya: A Survey of Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices
(Population Council, 1991-08)This article presents findings from a survey conducted in Kenya in 1985 of the reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among more than 3,000 unmarried Kenyan youth, students and nonstudents, between the ... -
Demographic characteristics of elite Kenyan endurance runners
(Journal of Sport Science, 2006-05)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which could include favourable genetic endowment, and advantageous ... -
The ACTN3 R577X polymorphism in East and West African athletes.
(Medicine and amp Science in Sports and amp Excersice, 2007-12)To determine the frequency of the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism (functional R allele and nonfunctional X allele) in a variety of African populations and to examine its influence on the success of elite East African endurance ... -
The impact of fodder trees on milk production and income among smallholder dairy farmers in East Africa and the role of research
(World Agroforestry Centre, 2009)The objective of this study is twofold, to demonstrate (1) the effects of fodder shrubs on milk production and their value at the household and regional level and (2) the contribution of research by the World Agroforestry ... -
East African runners: their genetics, lifestyle and athletic prowess.
(PubMed, 2009-02)East African runners have dominated distance running events for over 5 decades. Some explanations have been advanced to explain why such a small population has dominated distance running events over time. Suggested reasons ... -
Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Organization Development interventions on Organizational leadership and management practice. A Case of Green Earth (GEP).
(2011)This study was an analytical descriptive research done to assess the effects of organization development interventions on leadership and management practises of Green Earth Program. The theoretical framework was based on ... -
Anthropometric characteristics, dietary patterns and the risk of Glucose Intolerance among rural populations in the Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya
(2011-11-02)Introduction: The primary cause of increase in the prevalence of glucose intolerance in Africa is the lifestyle changes commonly known as the “nutrition transition”. Objective: To determine the effects of dietary intake ... -
Ethical Practices; the Foundation of Political and Economic Development in Kenya
(2011-12)The subject of ethical practices in Kenya has been a hot one for the last two decades. Unethical practices in organizations and at the political arena have been widely reported in the wake of many high-profile management ... -
‘It Is My Turn To Give’: Migrants' Perceptions of Gift Exchange and the Maintenance of Transnational Identity
(Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2012)This paper reports on research conducted with Kenyan migrants in the United Kingdom concerning the support they provide to chronically ill relatives in Kenya. Using qualitative research, we explore the meaning of this ... -
The socio-demographic characteristics and their effects on the adaptation levels of family caregivers of PLWHA in Thika District, Kenya
(Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics & Management Sciences, 2012)This paper sought to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics of family caregivers (FCGs) of PLWHA in Thika District. A total of 177 primary FCGs of PLHWA, drawn through proportionate stratified random sampling ... -
Family-related factors correlating with quality of life in Kenya
(Prime Journals, 2013)Family life and quality of life are closely intertwined. Yet the family and its structure differ significantly across the globe. Quality of life studies have mainly focused on developed countries with few scholars attempting ... -
Creating employment through transport; the Youth and Motorcycle ( Boda Boda ) in Kitengela, Kjiado County.
(Emerging Academy Resources, 2013)It is widely recognized that young people have been among the most adversely affected by the current economic crisis in Africa and the world. The youths have reduced chances of getting jobs into the formal sector. Due ... -
Christians and the 2010 constitution referendum in Kenya: A search for explanations from a retrospective study
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2013)Religion has co-existed with the politics since times immemorial and the issue of how they influence one another is of perennial interest. Kenya is indeed no exception in this regard and in the politically repressive 1980s, ... -
Changing intergenerational relationships and their implications on family structure and functioning in Africa
(2013)Intergenerational relationships have been changing the world over, with greater implications on the family structure, health and stability. The key changes in Africa are often associated with colonial intrusion and the ... -
Influence of Retirement Preparation on Happiness in Retirement: a case of Nyeri County, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2013)Retirement has many financial, health and emotional effects. In many developing countries, older people are the poorest members of society. This study aimed at assessing how preretirement preparation influences retirement ... -
Education and Civic Engagement in Kenya: Evidence from a Study of Undergraduate University Students
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Universal health care in Kenya: Opportunities and challenges for the informal sector workers
(2013-11)This paper is a review of approaches used by selected governments towards achieving universal health coverage for their citizenry. Data for this paper was generated from a review of existing literature. It particularly ...
