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Socio- cultural influence on learners’ English vocabulary development in selected secondary schools in lower Nyokal division, Homa- bay town sub- county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Vocabulary is widely considered as one of the most essential elements of a language. It plays a pivotal role in determining whether or not learners will communicate in a language they have learnt successfully. Extensive ...
Evaluation of public perception on viable options for reuse and integration of post-mine brownfields into the planned urban landscape of Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Over time, urban development has spread into areas where mining activities were once carried out, hence the presence of degraded landscapes referred to as post-mine brownfields within the urban landscape. Brownfields ...
Relationship between government spending and private consumption in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Over the past years, the relationship between government spending and private consumption remains one of the contentious issues in macroeconomics literature. The question of whether public expenditure is neutral or crowds ...
Uhusika katika mashairi ya Kiswahili: Malenga wa vumba, Kichomi na Utenzi wa Fumo Liyongo
(Maseno University, 2018)
Uhusika katika ushairi wa Kiswahili ni kipengele ambacho hakitiliwi maanani na wahakiki wengi wa mashairi. Uhusika huu haujitokezi wazi kama ilivyo katika tanzu zingine za fasihi. Aghalabu huwa si dhahiri, huonekana kuwa ...
Effect of money market factors on formal housing Growth in Kenya
(2018)
With high formal housing shortages across the globe, money market factors such as interest rates have been found to influence formal housing development in advanced economic regions such as USA, South America and Europe. ...
Oral media as an alternative communication strategy in campaigns against female circumcision among Abagusii community of Kisii county
(Maseno University, 2018)
The prevalence rate of female circumcision among the Abagusii community is over 96% whereby the rural areas of Kisii County are largely affected. These statistics are recorded after the use of mainstream media in campaigns ...
Effects of Epigeal Termitaria physiography, altitude and location on vegetation lifeforms abundance in Katolo sub-location, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Termite mounds differ in their physiography (basal radii and heights) as well as altitudinal locations and host more vegetation assemblages ascribed partly to their conducive physiography and possibly elevated nutrients ...
An analysis of the role of community based radio stations in the dissemination of health care information to women in Kakamega county
(Maseno University, 2018)
Rural women in Kenya account for 34.2% of the total population and play a significant role as family caretakers, and the driving force behind health information seeking in the family. However, obstacles such as poverty and ...
Acquired plasmodium falciparum-specific antibody responses are associated with efficacy to artemisinin-based combination therapy (act) in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Kombewa, western, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Significant advancement achieved in the chemoprophylaxis and chemotherapy of malaria has been pivotal for eventual reduction of malaria prevalence. However, a major setback has been the emergence of resistance to antimalarial ...
Evaluating economic viability of community tree nurseries in Maseno division, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Forests and trees are important natural resources globally. The reduction of forests and tree cover and the resulting loss of biodiversity, wildlife habitat, ecosystem integrity; increased climate variability and reduced ...