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Culture as a Determinant to Gender Differentials in Adoption of Alternative Livelihoods among Pastoralists in West Pokot County, Kenya
(JAIS, 2023)This study sought to investigate cultural determinants to gender differentials in adoption of Alternative Livelihoods (ALs) among pastoralists in West Pokot County, Kenya. Gender differentials have persisted in spite of ... -
Implementation Research for Malaria Prevention and Control: Barriers and Lessons Learnt in Capacity Building of Community Health Volunteers in Malindi, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2023-09)A two-year implementation study was undertaken in Malimo and Kakuyuni of Malindi, Kenya. The study combined data collection and intervention in three phases from November 2015-September 2017. These phases were: 1) CHVs ... -
Existing Strategies for Tackling Adolescent Pregnancy in Public Boarding Girls’ Secondary Schools in Narok County, Kenya
(IPRJB, 2023)Purpose: The study sought to identify the existing strategies for tackling adolescent pregnancy in public boarding girls’ secondary schools in Narok County, Kenya Methodology: Cross- sectional descriptive research ... -
Gender Differences in the Association between Received Social Support and Satisfaction with Life
(WJARR, 2023)Objectives: This study aimed to assess whether there are gender differences in the association between three domains of received social support and satisfaction with life among older persons in Kitui County, Kenya. Methods: ... -
Domestic Solid Waste Management Practices in an Informal Settlement: A Gendered Perspective
(Royallite Global, 2021)This study aimed at investigating the practices of men and women in the management of domestic solid waste in Kiandutu Informal Settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya. The consideration of men and women is paramount because ... -
Influence of Geography on Various Career Choices in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2022)Purpose: Education and training should therefore consider the role of geography in instilling learners with basic foundation skills to tackle the various challenges faced in the society. The overall objective of this ... -
China Economic Relations with Developing Countries in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
(CARI Journals, 2022)Purpose: Although not yet a superpower, China has propelled itself to both challenges and the existing status quo that has brought it into direct competition with other superpowers. The overall objective of this study ... -
Influence of Effective Planning of Work Process on Competitive Advantage of Numerical Derivative Industries. A Critical Literature Review
(CARI Journals, 2022)Purpose: Adaptive capability is defined as a firm’s ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of effective planning of work process ... -
Counter Measures Used By Pastoralist in Arid Areas on Environmental Hazards. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2022)Purpose: Climate variability, population explosion, and poverty have lowered the adaptive capacity to climate variability of pastoralists in arid and semi-arid areas. The overall objective of this study was to examine ... -
Influence of High Cost of Living, Oil Price, Government Expenditure and Exchange Rate Effect on Stock Market Return Volatility. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2022)Purpose: The financial services sector aims at creating a vibrant and globally competitive financial sector promoting high-levels of savings and financing for investment needs. The overall objective of this study was to ... -
Influence of Interest Rates and Performance of Lending Institution in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2023)Purpose: Financial performance is a key determinant of assessing organization success. The financial performance is geared toward determining whether the firms have generated enough income for maximizing shareholder’s ... -
Influence of Social Capital on Diversification of Livelihood in Slum Areas in Nairobi, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2020)Global population is on the increase and it is estimated that by 2030 world population will be 8.5 billion people. A resultant challenge that emerges is one of ensuring sustainable livelihoods in communities, and especially ... -
Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence Masters Student’s Choice to Study Gender and Development Studies at the Master’s Level in Nairobi County
(IPRJB, 2017)Purpose: The study aimed at identifying the socio-cultural factors that influence master‟s student‟s choice to study gender and development studies at the master‟s level in Nairobi County Materials and methods: The study ... -
Placenta Disposal Rituals among Somali Refugees in Dadaab Camp
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2021-07-22)Rituals surrounding birth and placenta are common in various African societies. These rituals often include behavior and belief systems that serves to ensure reproductive health and welfare of mother, child, and the ... -
Experiences of Retirees Under Pension Scheme Coverage In Kenya: The Case For Pension Reforms
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2018-01)Retirement is a phase of life following cessation of regular work entailing significant reduction one’s engagement with income-related pursuits. For persons who in their working life joined or registered in a pension ...
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Culture as a Determinant to Gender Differentials in Adoption of Alternative Livelihoods among Pastoralists in West Pokot County, Kenya
(JAIS, 2023)This study sought to investigate cultural determinants to gender differentials in adoption of Alternative Livelihoods (ALs) among pastoralists in West Pokot County, Kenya. Gender differentials have persisted in spite of ... -
Implementation Research for Malaria Prevention and Control: Barriers and Lessons Learnt in Capacity Building of Community Health Volunteers in Malindi, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2023-09)A two-year implementation study was undertaken in Malimo and Kakuyuni of Malindi, Kenya. The study combined data collection and intervention in three phases from November 2015-September 2017. These phases were: 1) CHVs ... -
Existing Strategies for Tackling Adolescent Pregnancy in Public Boarding Girls’ Secondary Schools in Narok County, Kenya
(IPRJB, 2023)Purpose: The study sought to identify the existing strategies for tackling adolescent pregnancy in public boarding girls’ secondary schools in Narok County, Kenya Methodology: Cross- sectional descriptive research ... -
Gender Differences in the Association between Received Social Support and Satisfaction with Life
(WJARR, 2023)Objectives: This study aimed to assess whether there are gender differences in the association between three domains of received social support and satisfaction with life among older persons in Kitui County, Kenya. Methods: ... -
Domestic Solid Waste Management Practices in an Informal Settlement: A Gendered Perspective
(Royallite Global, 2021)This study aimed at investigating the practices of men and women in the management of domestic solid waste in Kiandutu Informal Settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya. The consideration of men and women is paramount because ... -
Influence of Geography on Various Career Choices in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2022)Purpose: Education and training should therefore consider the role of geography in instilling learners with basic foundation skills to tackle the various challenges faced in the society. The overall objective of this ... -
China Economic Relations with Developing Countries in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
(CARI Journals, 2022)Purpose: Although not yet a superpower, China has propelled itself to both challenges and the existing status quo that has brought it into direct competition with other superpowers. The overall objective of this study ... -
Influence of Effective Planning of Work Process on Competitive Advantage of Numerical Derivative Industries. A Critical Literature Review
(CARI Journals, 2022)Purpose: Adaptive capability is defined as a firm’s ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of effective planning of work process ... -
Counter Measures Used By Pastoralist in Arid Areas on Environmental Hazards. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2022)Purpose: Climate variability, population explosion, and poverty have lowered the adaptive capacity to climate variability of pastoralists in arid and semi-arid areas. The overall objective of this study was to examine ... -
Influence of High Cost of Living, Oil Price, Government Expenditure and Exchange Rate Effect on Stock Market Return Volatility. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2022)Purpose: The financial services sector aims at creating a vibrant and globally competitive financial sector promoting high-levels of savings and financing for investment needs. The overall objective of this study was to ... -
Influence of Interest Rates and Performance of Lending Institution in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
(Cari Journals, 2023)Purpose: Financial performance is a key determinant of assessing organization success. The financial performance is geared toward determining whether the firms have generated enough income for maximizing shareholder’s ... -
Influence of Social Capital on Diversification of Livelihood in Slum Areas in Nairobi, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2020)Global population is on the increase and it is estimated that by 2030 world population will be 8.5 billion people. A resultant challenge that emerges is one of ensuring sustainable livelihoods in communities, and especially ... -
Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence Masters Student’s Choice to Study Gender and Development Studies at the Master’s Level in Nairobi County
(IPRJB, 2017)Purpose: The study aimed at identifying the socio-cultural factors that influence master‟s student‟s choice to study gender and development studies at the master‟s level in Nairobi County Materials and methods: The study ... -
Placenta Disposal Rituals among Somali Refugees in Dadaab Camp
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2021-07-22)Rituals surrounding birth and placenta are common in various African societies. These rituals often include behavior and belief systems that serves to ensure reproductive health and welfare of mother, child, and the ... -
Experiences of Retirees Under Pension Scheme Coverage In Kenya: The Case For Pension Reforms
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2018-01)Retirement is a phase of life following cessation of regular work entailing significant reduction one’s engagement with income-related pursuits. For persons who in their working life joined or registered in a pension ... -
Coping with Food Insecurity in Math are Valley Slum in Nairobi, Kenya
(American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2016-06)The right to food is recognized in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights as part of the right to an adequate standard of living. The study while it aimed at establishing the nature of food insecurity in Math ... -
Community Health Workers Volunteerism and Task-Shifting: Lessons from Malaria Control and Prevention Implementation Research in Malindi, Kenya
(American Journal of Sociological Research, 2019)Community health workers (CHWs) operating as volunteers are vital front-line health care workers. They are critical actors in enhancing access to universal health care. The 2006 WHO Report which focuses on human resources ... -
Putting School Health Education into Practice: Some Insights by School Pupils in Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2014-02)This paper argues that while health education may enhance the knowledge and awareness of learners, there is usually a gap in the application of the same. It suggests that some of the factors that may promote application ... -
Social Capital as a Coping Mechanism for Women Small Scale Traders in the Informal Economy in Nairobi, Kenya
(American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2018-06)Gender relations are increasingly being transformed in the informal urban economy in Kenya. Women small scale traders (WSSTs) have had to cope by neither relying on their spouses as traditionally expected nor on profit ... -
Influence of Constituency Development Fund on Education and Health in Samburu West Constituency, Kenya
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2016)CDF aimed at ensuring development in each constituency in Kenya. Despite having CDF, allocation Samburu West Constituency has not registered significant change in education and health services. The study aimed at assessing ...
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