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Social capital for adaptation to climate change in the Mara river basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The social context within which climate change is experienced can determine the ease of adapting to the crisis. This has brought to fore the potential that social capital holds in building the adaptive capacity of ... -
Socio-Cultural and Institutional Determinants in the Uptake of Horticulture Farming in Aldai Division, Nandi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Horticultural farming has been identified as the key to eradicating poverty and addressing food insecurity in many African countries including Kenya. However, its growth has not been as envisaged despite favorable climatic ... -
Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Adherence Among Adolescents Living with HIV On Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Gem Sub-County, Western Kenya
(2019)The initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) was a major milestone in the care and management of HIV; however, ALHIV on ART was the only sub-population that registered a 50% increase in deaths even after initiating ART ... -
A Study of Selected Determinants of Achievement in English Functional Writing Skills among Secondary School Students in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Functionalwriting is a pragmatic use of language for social and personal expression. It is a universal communication tool that determines achievement of students' lifelong goals. Teacher factors, resources, attitudes and ... -
Uchanganuzi wa Matini Zilizoteuliwa za Ugaidi katika Gazeti la Taifa Leo la Kenya kati ya Oktoba 2010 -Novemba 2011
(Maseno University, 2014)The media in Kenya and other parts of the world have been instrumental in giving the public information on terrorism. Language used by the media in reporting terrorism is important in presenting information on incidents ... -
Uchanganuzi wa kileksikografia wa hiponimia za leksimu nomino na vitenzi vya kiswahili na tafsiri zake katika kiluo
(Maseno University, 2018)Ingawa hiponimia hudhihirika miongoni mwa kategoria mbalimbali za maneno, tafiti za Kiswahili zimeelekea kushughulikia hiponimia za nomino na kupuuza kategoria nyingine kama vile vitenzi, vielezi na vivumishi. Tafiti hizi ... -
Uchanganuzi wa usemi wa kisiasa kuhusu nchi ya kenya katika blogu teule zilizoandikwa katika Kiswahili
(Maseno University, 2015)Maendeleo ya kiteknolojia kimtandao yanazidi kubadilisha namna masuala ya kisiasa yanavyowasilishwa. Majilio ya kuandika habari na kutolea maoni katika blogu yameshuhudia kuongezeka kwa watu wanaozuru blogu na kuchangia ... -
Virtual Speech Community: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of Kenyan Facebook Communication
(Maseno University, 2014)Rapid evolution of communication technologies has changed language use, thereby yielding new forms of discourse and authorship, as well as novel ways to create and participate in communities. Computer mediated communication ... -
The woman's voice in unyago oral poetry: a case Study of swahili- speaking clusters in Kisumu and Its environs
(Maseno University, 2000)This is a study of Unyago songs (poems). It investigates the structure of the songs and their socio-cultural contexts. Among other related issues, the study examines Unyago as a Women's specific institution for ... -
The Woman's Voice in Unyago Oral Poetry: A Case Study of Swahili- Speaking Clusters in Kisumu and its Environs
(Maseno University, 2000)This is a study of Unyago songs (poems). It investigates the structure of the songs and their socio-cultural contexts. Among other related issues, the Study examines Unyago as a Women's specific institution for ...