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Use of Time and Paralanguage in Work Place Interaction: A Case of Narok Teachers’ Training College
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
The importance of nonverbal communication cannot be underestimated. A
significant part of human communication does not rely on words, but nonverbal
signs such as time, tone of voice, body movements and touch among ...
Textual Graffiti Arts as a Method of Communication in Public Service Vehicles in Buruburu, Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
The use of graffiti in public service vehicles in Kenya has been evolving. Though the practice has existed for many years, it has recently been hyped in the advent of the millennial generation. Various studies discussed ...
Analysis of Lexical Borrowing as a Euphemistic Strategy for Sex-Related Topics in Selected Kipsigis Songs
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
The study dealt with Kipsigis songs incorporating borrowed linguistic items from English and Kiswahili as the donor languages and using them metaphorically to euphemize sex-related topics. The objectives of this study ...
Use of Cohesive Devices in Speech by Students of Ichuni Girls and Moi Gesusu Boys in Kisii County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
This study presents an analysis of the use of cohesive devices in English speeches delivered by Form Four Students in select Extra-County Secondary Schools in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to identify and discuss ...
Politeness Techniques in Gîkũyũ: The Case of Chiefs’ Courts in Gatanga Sub-County, Murang’a County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
Politeness refers to the behaviour that is mindful of other individuals' face wants. It is used by people to reduce conflicts in their interactions. It also allows them to interact in a manner that does not threaten their ...
The Role of Church of Scotland Mission in the Establishment of Formal Education at Tumutumu Mission Centre, Nyeri County, Kenya: 1908 - 1963
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
Before the advent of colonialism, Kenyan communities had their systems of education. The African indigenous knowledge was essential in preserving and transmitting culture from one generation to another. In the last quarter ...
Language Use in “Ngasya” Speech Event in the Akamba Community
(Kenyatta University, 2023)
This study aimed at investigating language use in Ngasya Speech Event in Kibwezi East,
Mbooni East and Makueni sub-counties of Makueni County. It is a cultural event in the
Kamba community done by a man’s family in honour ...