Browsing MST-Department of Gender and Development Studies by Title
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An analysis of gender inclusiveness in selected poverty reduction projects in Majengo slums, Nyeri County, Kenya
(2016-10)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between gender and poverty. Poverty is a major obstacle to development in Kenya and in spite of efforts by the government and NGOs to fight it, it persists. Since poverty ... -
Assessment of Access to and Utilisation of Treadle and Hip Pump Technology by Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The purpose of this study was to assess the access to and utilization of the treadle and hip pump technology by farmers in Machakos County, Kenya so that gender responsive strategies can be suggested to improve the uptake ... -
An Assessment of the Implementation of Sexual Gender- Based Violence Policy in Winam Division, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)The study assessed the implementation of Sexual Gender-Based Violence policy in Winam Division, Kisumu County, Kenya. The following objectives guided this study; to determine the prevalence of Sexual Gender- Based Violence ... -
Assessment of women's participation in community Based projects in upper manza water and sanitation Project in Tala Division, Kangundo District
(2013-11-13)This study sought to assess the participation of women in community based projects. The major focus was on participation of women in Upper Manza Water and Sanitation Project. The' study used purposive sampling to select ... -
Challenges and their effect on the boy child education In Kieni East Districts Nyeri County
(2013-11-07)In Kenya, boy child secondary education is experiencing emerging challenges which need to be established in order to arrest these worrying trends. This study sought to investigate challenges and their effects on the ... -
Challenges faced by support groups in offering services to People living with HIV and AIDS in Kitutu Chache Constituency, Kisii County
(2013-11-12)The main purpose of this study was to examine the challenges faced by support groups while offering services to People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs) in Kitutu Chache Constituency of Kisii County. Support groups play ... -
Challenges facing Gender Mainstreaming of the Provincial Administration in Ruiru District, Kiambu County
(2013-11-06)This study was done in Ruiru District in Kiambu County. It sought to assess the challenges facing gender mainstreaming in the provincial administration and recommend remedial measures. This was achieved through an ... -
Challenges facing income generating women groups in informal settlements: A study of selected women groups in Kibera
(Kenyatta University, 2012)This study examined the challenges facing income generating women groups in informal settlements in Kenya with a special focus on women groups in Kibera slums. The study stemmed from the need to evaluate the impact of ... -
Challenges Facing Infertile Persons in the Agikuyu of Kieni West Division of Nyeri County, Kenya
(2013-11-06)This study investigated the challenges experienced by infertile individuals amongst the Agikuyu community in Kieni West Division. The study was based on the premise that there are many causes of infertility, many ... -
Challenges facing Participation of Girls with Special Needs in Inclusive Primary Schools in Chuka Division in Tharaka Nithi County
(2013-11-06)Since the early years, children with learning disabilities were enrolled in special schools and this led to their segregation from regular schools. They were basically looked down upon in the society. Today, the government ... -
Challenges facing participation of girls with special needs in inclusive primary schools in Chuka Division in Tharaka Nithi County
(2013-11-11)Since the early years, children with learning disabilities were enrolled in special schools and this led to their segregation from regular schools. They were basically looked down upon in the society. Today, the government ... -
Challenges facing women’s enterprises in Kandara District of Murang’a County, Kenya
(2013-11-11)Women are the backbone of rural economies in developing countries and playa signi ficant role to ensure their families' well being. The purpose of this study was to determine challenges facing women enterprises in Kandara ... -
Challenges of Mainstreaming Gender in National Planning and Budgeting Process in Kenya
(2013-11-09)The government of Kenya has expressed her intention to attain gender equality through gender mainstreaming. The government of Kenya has taken steps in establishing policies and institutional mechanisms for gender ... -
Challenges to Women's Participation in Trade Unions: The Case of Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kangundo branch
(2013-11-06)This study sought to find out the challenges of women in participation in trade unions using the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kangundo Branch.The study employed a descriptive research method and collected ... -
Change and continuity in the practice of clitoridectomy: a case study of the Tharaka of Meru East district
(2012-02-09)The purpose of this study was to establish the reasons behind the continued practice of clitoridectomy among the Tharaka people, despite the presence of various agents of change like Christianity and formal education in ... -
Church's approaches to peacebuilding and reconciliation in ethnic conflict areas in Kenya: a case study of Laikipia West district
(2012-04-12)In Kenya, the phenomenon of ethnic- related conflicts seem to be frequent. As such, the Church has a call to understand and make use of her divine mission of building peace and fostering reconciliation in the society. ... -
Constraints Affecting Women in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kasipul Constituency Homabay County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)The important role that entrepreneurship plays to combat unemployment, disparities in wealth distribution and alleviation of poverty should not be underestimated.Women entrepreneurship is faced by many challenges. This ... -
Cultural Expressions of Masculinities and Their Effects on Education: A Case of Maralal Mixed-Day Secondary School, Samburu County; Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)This study examined the cultural expressions of masculinities and their effects on education processes in Maralal Mixed-Day Secondary School in Samburu County. The study was based on the premise that despite the legal ... -
Determinants of Adoption of Dairy Farming Technologies by Rural Women in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Adoption of dairy farming technologies in dairy production has potential to allow for higher output and lower per unit cost in rural households. Observation had shown extensive dissemination of dairy farming technologies ... -
Determinants of Boys’ Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Mukurweini Sub –County, Nyeri - Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)This study sought to analyze the determinants of boys’ academic performance in public primary schools in Mukurweini Sub-County. The study aimed at; assessing the academic performance of boys in relation to girls in Mukurweini ...
