Browsing MST-Department of Gender and Development Studies by Title
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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 ... -
Impact of Women Enterprise Fund on Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment in Nakuru County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The study sought to investigate the impact of Women Enterprise Fund on the empowerment of women in Nakuru County Kenya. The study objectives were; to establish the demographic characteristics of women who obtained funds ... -
The Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Participation in Legislative Processes in the National Assembly of the 11th Parliament of Kenya (2013 -2017).
(Kenyatta University, 2017-09)This study sought to explore whether indeed the increase in number of women occasioned by Affirmative Action principles in the 2010 Constitution of Kenya has enhanced women’s political participation in the National Assembly. ... -
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 ... -
Men and Women’s Participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Kapsokwony Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms have become a popular means of settling disputes outside court systems both locally and internationally. In Kenya, they are anchored in state laws and policies. This study ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions of violence against women on the social media platform: the case of social media in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-12)The growth of social media has provided a powerful, widespread and global communication platform. Its growth has had an impact on the opportunities for the perpetration of violence against women. Though violence against ... -
Performing femininity and masculinity in primary School children's drama: an analysis of the Kenya National drama festival 2004-2010
(2013-11-11)The Kenya National Drama Festival is a socializing agent that teaches children lessons about appropriate and inappropriate gender roles and stereotypes. In addition, it persuades them to accept the values represented by ... -
The Place and Role of Women in the S.D.A. Church in Kenya (1911-1990)
(Kenyatta University, 1994)This study examines the place and role of women in the S.D.A. Church in Kenya. The theoretical framework used in this study examines patriarchy as the basis of women's subjugation. This is because the patriarchal society ... -
Rebecca Nyambura
(Kenyatta University, 2018-08)This study sought to establish the determinants of choice of the master’s programme in gender and development studies in Nairobi County. Specifically, it focused on the factors influencing the subject choice of gender ... -
Relationship between Alcoholism and Family Cohesion: A Gender Analysis of Kigio Location, Gatanga District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-28)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of alcoholism on family cohesion 111 selected households in Kigio Location in Gatanga District. The study sought to establish the effect of alcohol on family income as ... -
The role of men in combating violence against women: the case of men for gender Equality now in Kenya
(2013-11-11)What is the role of men in combating violence against women? This is the key question investigated by this study, using the Kenyan organization, Men for Gender Equality Now, as a case study. The background outlines that ... -
The role of prisons in the administration of custodial Rehabilitation of inmates in Kenya: a case of Thika main prison, Kiambu County
(2013-11-13)This study sought to investigate the role of Prisons in the administration of custodial rehabilitation to men and women inmates in Thika Main Prison. Although, the role of Kenya Prison Service (KPS) is generally to ... -
The role of women groups in women economic empowerment: a study of selected women groups in Magutu division, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)ABSTRACT This study examined the role of women groups in economic empowerment of women in Magutu Division, Nyeri County. This study arose from the need to evaluate the impacts of government, NGOs and policy makers’ ... -
Roles of Stakeholders in the Implementation of Re-Entry Policy Guidelines on Adolescent Mothers in Secondary Schools: Case of Machakos County-Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)The government of Kenya through the Ministry of Education developed the Re-entry policy on Adolescent mothers in 1994. The policy allowed adolescent mothers to go back to school after delivery. It was intended to reduce ... -
Socio – Economic and Legal Environment of the Gay Community in Kenya: The Case of Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya, Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to identify the socio – economic and legal challges facing the LGBTs in Kenya. The research took place at the Gay and Lesbian Colaition of Kenya (GALCK) in Nairobi County which was used as a ... -
Status of men and women’s saving in informal finance groups in Gachagi informal settlement - Thika sub-county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-03)Studies indicate that most people living in the informal settlements are usually financially excluded and therefore rely on informal finance groups for their financial upkeep. Out of this concern, this study aimed at ...
