Browsing MST-Department of Gender and Development Studies by Title
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Gender and technology: perceptions of high school students Towards ICT careers in selected secondary Schools in Nairobi County
(2013-11-12)The purpose of this study was to find out the perceptions of Secondary school students towards lCT careers in Nairobi County. The main focus was on the factors influencing boys and girls in the selection of subjects and ... -
Gender differential effects of challenges facing marriages involving people with disabilities with their able-bodied partners in Kiandutu Slums, Thika Town, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)This study was carried out with the primary aim of unearthing the unique challenges facing couples in unions involving people with disabilities married to able-bodied spouses. The study also sought to find out the gender ... -
Gender Dimension of Indiscipline in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Central Division of Machakos District, Machakos County, Kenya
(2013-11-13)In Kenya despite the fact that various recommendations from task forces have been implemented on indiscipline in secondary schools, more cases of indiscipline have continued to be reported. Since boys and girls are ... -
Gender Dimensions in Guidance and Counselling among Students in Public Secondary Schools Public Secondary Schools in Githunguri District, Kiambu County
(2013-11-09)One aspect of counselling in the educational system is to help boys and girls alike, to develop their capacities to the full. However, little is documented on the effect of gender factors in guidance and counselling among ... -
Gender dimensions in the worst forms of child labour In Kenya: a case of Thika West District
(2013-11-13)This study aimed at gaining an in-depth understanding of gender dimensions in the worst forms of child labour in Thika west District in Kiambu County. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between ... -
Gender disparities in natural resource Management: a case study of quarrying in Juja Location of Thika West District
(2013-11-12)There has been a lot of debate on the relations between women and environment. Feminists have focused this debate on analyzing women's use, conservation and management of natural resources. The main aim of our study was ... -
Gender Dynamics in the Access to and Control of Benefits Accrued from Tea Farming in Kiganjo Division, Gatundu District. Kenya
(2013-11-06)Agriculture is the cornerstone of Kenya's economy with most households depending on it for food and livelihood. Women provide the largest share of agricultural labour in many households. Despite the important role that ... -
Gender factors contributing to youths' participation in the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) In Taveta District
(2013-11-12)This study examined the factors contributing to youth's participation in the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) activities in Taveta District. The study was premised on the pedestal that there are gender, policy ... -
Gender Factors in Implementation of life Skills Education in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-11-06)This study explored the gender factors facing implementation of the Life Skills Education in secondary schools in Nairobi East District. Data was analysed in the light of Bandura's (1977) social learning theory and ... -
Gender factors influencing particpation of men and women In small-scale agriculture in Gatundu South District, Kiambu County
(2013-11-12)This study examined the factors that influence the participation of men and women in small- scale agriculture in Gatundu South District. The study was based on the premise that there are socio-cultural and value related ... -
Gender Mainstreaming in the Management of the Bridge Water Supply Project in Kakamega County
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Water is an important natural resource in the lives of all human beings. Women and men have different roles and experiences affecting perceptions and use of natural resources including water. It is thus important that ... -
Gender Perspectives of Motorcycle Mode of Transport on Male and Female Users in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Motorcycles have become a popular means of transport in most parts of the world. Indeed, in the last 10 years the number of motorcycles has doubled in many developing countries. The purpose of the study was to examine ... -
Gender related challenges encountered by students in learning technical courses in Machakos Technical Training Institute,Machakos County
(2013-11-13)This study aimed at exploring gender-related challenges faced by students in learning technical courses in Machakos Technical Training Institute (MTTI). The objectives of the study were to identify the courses male and ... -
Gender responsive strategies employed in banana production and marketing in Imenti South District, Meru County
(2013-11-11)This study was done in Imenti South District, Meru County. The study sought to analyze the gender responsiveness of the strategies employed in banana production and marketing and then recommend on the way forward. This was ... -
Health-seeking behaviour of women and Men in Githiga Location, Githunguri District, Kenya
(2013-11-12)This study set out to investigate the health status, health-seeking behaviour as well as the factors that influence the behaviour among elderly women and men in Githiga Location, Githunguri District. A total of 53 elderly ... -
Health-seeking behaviour of women and men in Githiga Location, Githunguri District, Kenya
(2013-11-12)This study set out to investigate the health status, health-seeking behaviour as well as the factors that influence the behaviour among elderly women and men in Githiga Location, Githunguri District. A total of 53 elderly ... -
Institutional factors influencing career advancement of women faculty: a case of Kenyatta University, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)This study examined the institutional factors militating against career advancement of women faculty: A case study of Kenyatta University. The study was based on the premise that there are some hidden institutional challenges ... -
Investigating the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs of street girls and boys in Nyeri municipality, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-07)In Kenya, the problem of children living on the streets has long been regarded a perennial problem of the urban areas of the country, often viewed with disdain by most people in the society due to the menacing behaviour ... -
A lexical – semantic analysis of the language of the lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender communities in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)This study undertook a lexico–semantic analysis of the language of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) speech community in Nairobi. It sought to achieve the following objectives: Identify and describe the lexical ... -
Patterns and effects of women’s alcohol consumption on family cohesiveness in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)The study investigated the patterns and effects of women’s alcohol consumption on the family in Kirinyaga West Constituency in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. It was guided by the following objectives; to identify patterns of ...
