Browsing Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations(PHD) by Title
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Ability beliefs, achievement goals and fear of negative evaluation as predictors of academic achievement among form three students in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-01)Low academic achievement remains a major concern among all stakeholders in Mombasa County. This study sought to explain academic underachievement from a self-worth protection perspective. Specifically, the study sought to ... -
Absentee landlords and land utilization in Uganda: the case of Kibaale District, 1894 – 1995
(2015)This research focuses on absentee landlords and land utilization in Uganda, taking the case of Kibaale District in present-day Bunyoro Kingdom. It covers the period between 1894-1995. The study covers the economic history ... -
Academic Identity Status and Achievement Goal Orientation as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Over the last three years (2012 to 2014), the candidature for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has been increasing but the national pass rate has consistently been low. Low pass rates limit the nation's progress ... -
Academic impediments students with visual impairments encounter in the Colleges of University of Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2015-08)The Purpose of this research was to investigate academic impediments students with visual impairments encounter in the colleges of the University of Rwanda. This study addressed the following objectives: the suitability ... -
Academic mindsets and learning strategies as predictors of academic achievement among form three students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-09)In Kenya, academic achievement especially in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has been declining over the years (2014 -2017). Poor academic achievement poses a threat to the educational sector, which is an ... -
Academic Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-08-15)Nationally, the distribution of secondary school students’ performance in public examinations has been skewed towards the lower grades. This poor performance has been majorly attributed to school environmental factors and ... -
Academic self-concept, motivation and resilience as predictors of mathematics achievement among secondary school students in nairobi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)ABSTRACT Mathematics is considered a key foundation for scientific knowledge required for the development of any nation. Poor mathematics achievement has been reported nationally. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Academic self-concept, motivation and resilience as predictors of mathematics achievement among secondary school students in nairobi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)Teachers’ participation in the management of change has been highlighted as a significant contributor to teacher motivation. The purpose of this study was to establish the level of teachers’ participation in management ... -
Access and Pedagogical Integration of Information and Communication Technology in Secondary Schools in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties: The Case of Computers for Schools Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01-20)This study sought to explore the status of pedagogical ICT integration by teachers in Kenyan secondary schools with special focus on schools that have been supported by Computer for Schools Kenya (CFSK). The need for this ... -
Accessibility and Utilization of Written Publications for Enhancing Agricultural Productivity in Kandara, Kigumo, Murang’a South Districts of Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01-20)The aim of this study was to identify the challenges encountered by farmers in a accessing and using written information materials in Kandara, Kigumo and Murang’a South Districts of Murang’a County. The objective of the ... -
Acoustic Features of the Non-Ethnically Marked Kenyan English in the Speech of Selected University Lecturers
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study is an acoustic analysis of the phonological segments of the non-ethnically marked Kenyan English (KenE). KenE is contextualized within Kachru’s World Englishes (WEs) and its progress towards a ‘standard’ variety ... -
Acquisition of English Passive Constructions by Dholuo Speaking Pupils
(Kenyatta University, 2015)The current study investigated the processes by which Dholuo speaking pupils acquire the English language passive constructions. Assuming that such pupils would have already mastered the Dholuo passive, the study focused ... -
Acquisition of two syntactic structures of English by Kenyan School Pupils
(2012-01-06)There are two important issues that have captured the interest of researchers in the area of Second Language Acquisition. One is the desire to describe the nature of learner language using various approaches such as: the ... -
Adaptation levels of family caregivers of people living with HIV and AIDS: a case of Thika district,Kenya
(2011-07-25)People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) often require specialized care especially from those closely related to them. Most of this care giving of the infected takes place in the home and is by relatives. However, very ... -
Addressing impunity in Kenya through a postcolonial reading of ‘authority’ in mark 1:21-28
(2014-09)In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus is presented as the authoritative one in the sense that He exercises power and authority by virtue of His high position and relationship to God the Father. Power and authority are concepts that ... -
ADH/ADLH polymorphism as biochemical and genetic markers in study of alcohol tolerance in selected Kenyan populations
(2011-08-16)Excessive alcohol consumption is a major health hazard worldwide. Alcohol is commonly used and often abused in Kenya, especially by the youth. For European, Asian, Australian and American populations, studies have shown ... -
Adherence and Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Comorbidity of Depression and Other Mental Disorders attending Psychiatric Hospitals in Rwanda
(2014-08-18)Mental disorders constitute a serious public health problem. Besides, the co-morbidities of mental disorders pose a major problem with regard to adherence and treatment outcomes. This pseudo-longitudinal study aimed to ... -
Adoption of adapted technology by micro and small enterprises in the informal sector in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)The government of Kenya, assisted by donor agencies, has since the 1980s, sought to enhance workers‘ productivity in the informal sector. To achieve this objective, the strategy adopted was to replace the use of archaic ... -
Adoption of the Kenya National Dress as a Basis for Developing a Decision-Making Model for the Local Industry: A Case of Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-02-22)Endurance of many national dresses for centuries may be attributed to the high value traditionally attached to them and that they can be used either as daily or ceremonial wear. In an effort to brand the Kenyan identity, ... -
Aetiology of instructional practices for reading in english in rural primary schools in Kisii central district, Kisii county Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Learning to read in a second language is a complex challenge for every child. Children require a range of skills and abilities to learn to read. The ability to read with understanding is one of the most important skills ...
