Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The nature, causes and participation in traditional Oathing. The case of the Akamba in Mwala parish, Machakos diocese- Kenya
(The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (C.U.E.A.), 2003)The prevalence of traditional oathing in Mwala Parish prompted the researcher to undertake the study. There are conflicts between the traditional oathing and Christianity. Some of the Akarnba see traditional oath as an ... -
Study of dissipation and degradation of malathion and Dimethoate from the soil and the pea plant (pisum sativum) Using a radioisotope tracer technique
(Maseno University College (Moi University), 1999)The dissipation and degradation of 14C-malathion {S-l, 2- bis (ethoxy carbonyl) ethyl 0, 0- dimethyl phosphorodithioate} and T'Csdimethoate {O, O-dimethyl S-methyl carbamoyl methyl phosphorodithioate} from the soil and ... -
The Child's Right to an Education for Open-Mindedness: A Moral and Legal Theory of Materials Access and Selection In Educational Curricula
(University of Alberta, 1999)This research arises out of the belief that curricular materials selection does not adequately align with children's educational rights. I defend the position that the child's interest in an education for open-mindedness, ... -
Doctrine of materialism, with reference to selected African conceptions of reality
(Maseno University, 2002)Materialism greatly influences paradigms of development in the world today. Yet, as an answer to the question of whether or not reality is a single substance or force, is less understood. Consequently, there is a need ... -
The Influence of Administrator's Values In Teacher Selection
(University of Alberta, 1999)This study examined the influence administrators' values have on their selection of certificated teaching personnel. It was a qualitative study consisting of interviews, observations and document analysis to gather data ... -
Structure and performance of fish Markets in the Lake Victoria region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2002)This study investigates the structure and performance of fish markets in Kenya's Lake Victoria region. The primary data used to analyse the market structure is based on a multistage survey of 465 respondents in Busia, ... -
Farmer-led soil conservation initiative in a developing Country setting: the case of the claveria land care Association in claveria, misamis oriental, Philippines
(Michigan State University, 2002)In the middle of 1996, a group of 20 fanners in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, formed an organization called the Claveria Land Care Association (CLCA) under the support and patronage of the International Centre for Research ... -
Fertility dynamics and its relationship to Child survival in Siaya district -Kenya
(University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1997)Qualitative and quantitative data gathered in a survey of 340 women from Siaya in Kenya demonstrate that high fertility in the district is a rational response to the prevalent traditional socio-cultural system which ... -
Gender difference and academic achievement In music among form four students in Kenya 1991-1995
(University of Pretoria, 1999)The purpose of this study was to compare academic achievement in Music between boys and girls at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) level in order \ to find out whether there is gender difference. ... -
Compact operators on sequence and function spaces: Characterisations and duality results
(Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys., 1999)Since the early seventies numerous papers appeared in which the authors considered the question "For which Banach spaces X and Y is the space K(X, Y) of compact linear operators uncomplemented in the space L(X, Y) of ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING INFANT SURVIVAL IN HARGEISA DISTRICT, MAROODI
(2018-11)Infant survival refers to a state of continuing to live or exist within the first year of life despite the difficult conditions, such as unhygienic conditions and infant complications. One of the significant indicators of ... -
Local organizations for sustainable development: The political environment of community-based organizations in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)The experience with the quest to realize sustainable development, especially at the local level, has left a disappointing legacy for the majority of African countries. The adoption of development from below paradigm in ... -
Implementation of French curriculum in secondary schools in western province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)Students' low enrolment. high dropout rate. and poor performance in French as a subject offered in secondary schools in Kenya imply that the French curriculum has not been effectively implemented in schools. The purpose ... -
A comparative study of ecological factors that influence potential transmission of malaria in the Highlands and lowlands of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)Vectored malaria, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa South of the Sahara presently still prevails in highland areas. Malaria was eradicated from highland areas in the late 1950s using DDT against mosquitoes. ... -
An evaluation of the integrated approach to the teaching of English in secondary schools in Busia District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)Reservations have been raised about the integrated approach to the teaching of English in secondary schools in Kenya since its introduction in 1985. The reservations, have however, not been based on any documented studies. ... -
A pragmatic analysis of .politeness strategies in Nurse-client interactions in selected public health Facilities in Nyanza province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)The government of Kenya has initiated reforms in the health sector with a major intention that in the coming years, health service provision will become humane, compassionate and dignified.This is in line with the changing ... -
Factors influencing planning and implementation of male circumcision in HIV Prevention in Nyando District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)approximately 3,000,000 people (CBS, 2006). Compared to other ethnic groups in Kenya, the Luo community has the highest prevalence of 21%; 18% for males and 26% for female (Montana et al., 2007). Rural areas of Nyando, ... -
HIV/AIDS and luo culture in Bondo District, Kenya since 1983: a historical perspective
(Maseno University, 2008)The study investigates the cultural beliefs, practices and norms of the Luo Community in relation to the transmission and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bondo region from a historical perspective. By focusing on the beach ... -
Christian diversity and community development in VIHIGA District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2008)Despite the efforts by development thinkers and practitioners to eradicate poverty, it has remained a feature of the society in most Third World countries. This has stirred further global search for better solutions to ... -
Assessment on utilization of sanitation facilities in Primary schools in Ndhiwa division, Ndhiwa district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The provtsion of safe water and sanitation in schools is fundamental to realizing national commitments on "basic education for all" by the year 2015. Children with poor health have deprived learning ability and this ...