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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
(2013-11-11)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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of Infidelity among Married Couples in Mwingi Central Constituency, Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Infidelity impacts negatively on relationship functioning and stability of the marriages making the study of this phenomenon crucial and timely endeavor in the Mwingi Central Constituency (MCC). Although, many African ... -
Determinants of infidelity among married couples in Mwingi Central constituency, Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Infidelity impacts negatively on relationship functioning and stability of the marriages making the study of this phenomenon crucial and timely endeavor in the Mwingi Central Constituency (MCC). Although, many African ... -
Determinants of maternal health among the kalenjin women of Ainamoi constituency, Kericho county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-10)High maternal mortality rate is one of the major maternal health concerns in developing countries including Kenya. The purpose of this study was to investigate determinants of maternal health as well as suggesting the ... -
Determinants of sustainability of women’s development projects funded by Non- Governmental Organizations Kisumu Central, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-09)Although NGOs and other donor agencies play a crucial role in supporting development projects some development projects are not sustained and mostly collapse shortly after withdrawal of donor support. Out of this concern, ... -
Educational opportunities for students with hearing impairment at Karen Technical Training Institute for the deaf, Nairobi County
(2013-11-12)This study was prompted by the recognition that the goal for Special Needs Education Policy frame work (2007) in Kenya is to address the issues of access, performance and retention opportunities for students with disabilities. ... -
Effect of television watching on the Behaviour of pre-school children: a Comparative study of boys and girls from Thika Municipality, Kenya
(2013-11-11)This study aimed at examining the effects of television viewing on behaviour of pre-school children. It is estimated that 65% of children in Kenya, especially those from urban households' have access to violent television ...
