Browsing MST-Department of Gender and Development Studies by Issue Date
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Factors affecting placement and professional growth of female employees in the Hotel industry: The case of Malindi Town
(Kenyatta University, 2013)Although there is increasing realization that gender disparity affects economic development, lack of equal opportunities in the employment sector continues to be a dominant feature in many countries all over the world. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of Co-education on the Perform.ance of Girls and Boys in KCSE in Taita Taveta District of Coast Province in Kenya
(2013-11-06)An analysis of academic performance in reports at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) has often indicated that performance in single sex secondary schools tends to be better than in mixed secondary schools ... -
Effects of Gender based Violence on Girls and Women in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi County
(2013-11-06)This sought to investigate the effects of gender based violence (GBV) on girls and women in Kibera. an informal settlement. The aim was to document the nature and forms of GBV in Kibera as well as establish their causes. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of gender-based violence on learners in Primary schools in Kasarani District, Nairobi County
(2013-11-07)The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and the Kenyan Constitution proclaim that children are to be protected from any kind of harm, violence or ... -
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 ... -
Effects of training on women-run micro and small enterprises In Kawangware Division, Nairobi County
(2013-11-07)The study examined effects of training on women-run micro and small enterprises in Kawangware Division, Nairobi County. The study was guided by Bishop (1994) theory of training through empowerment based on the human ... -
Factors that motivate men to teach in preschools In Gatundu North District
(2013-11-07)The field of pre-school teaching has for long been associated with women because of the attributed gender roles in the society. Factors that inspire men leading them into this highly stereotypical area and why they remain ... -
Factors influencing women's participation in Parliamentary elections in Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County
(2013-11-07)This study examined the factors that influence the political participation of women in parliamentary elections in Gatundu South Constituency. The study was based on the premise that there are socio-cultural and value ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
