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Effects of Sugarcane Farming on Food Production in Dede Division, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Food production issues have dominated Kenyan Government development planning agenda for decades. Low food production have been experienced especially in areas where cash crops such as sugarcane are grown as it competes for ... -
Evaluating factors explaining lecturer adoption of E-learning at the e-campus of Maseno university
(Maseno University, 2017)A wide range of literature on evaluation of eLeaming projects in Kenya indicates that its adoption in Higher Education Institutions (HEls) is low and faces a wide range of challenges. Studies on factors enabling eLeaming ... -
An evaluation of moderators’ performance and perceptions on coverage of issues in 2013 presidential debate in Kenya by Citizen Television
(Maseno University, 2017)This study evaluated performance of moderators and perceptions of viewers on coverage of issues in 2013 presidential debate in Kenya. A consortium of major media houses in Kenya organized the 2013 televised presidential ... -
An evaluation of the determinants of effectiveness of Bilharzia awareness campaigns in Kisumu West sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), is a one of the major tropical diseases affecting many people in developing countries, and is considered the second most important human parasitic disease after malaria in terms of morbidity ... -
An Evaluation of the Determinants of Effectiveness of Bilharzia Awareness Campaigns in Kisumu West Subcounty, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), is a one of the major tropical diseases affecting many people in developing countries, and is considered the second most important human parasitic disease after malaria in terms of morbidity ... -
An examination of the public sphere theory in the context of bunge la mwananchi in Kisumu central constituency
(Maseno University, 2022)Bunge la Mwananchi (BLM) has been in existence for over twenty years and has been used by activists, politicians, and general members of the public to advance their causes. The platform has also acted as an open forum that ... -
Factors Affecting Male Partners' Involvement in The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (Pmtct) of Hiv/Aids In Asego Division, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Abstract HIY/AIDS pandemic has far-reaching social, economic, health and population effects. In addition to the harms directly inflicted on HIV -infected individuals and the households in which they live, AIDS has had ... -
Factors determining primary school educational access by orphans and vulnerable children in Malanga zone, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2016)In parts of the developing countries, there is low access rate of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in primary education, despite support from the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Malanga zone is ... -
Factors Impeding Women Participation in Elective Political Leadership Positions in Seme Constituency, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Kenya's development record and its demographic composition suggest a need for active involvement of women in key decision-making bodies. According to Engendering the Political Process Program (EPPP), the recent survey ... -
Factors Influencing Inter-Ethnic Conflict Between the Luo and Abagusii Communities in Angaga Village, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Conflict is a global phenomenon that afflicts all types of cultures. The presence of ethnic conflict in Kenya is as old as pre colonial rule in Africa. In spite of government and other institutions' desires for peace and ... -
Factors Influencing Rainwater Harvesting Technology in North Nyakach Location, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)In Kenya, where a large part of the population live in rural areas and rain fed agriculture is the main livelihood, droughts and floods have far reaching impact? on communities. One form of mitigating the negative effects ... -
Factors Influencing Recidivism in Homa~Bay District, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Recidivism is a global phenomenon that afflicts all societies and cultures. Despite the fact that prisoners are expected to reform after serving sentences, the number of recidivists continues to rise. In Kenya, the rate ... -
Factors Influencing the Sustainable Growth of Community Based Organizations in Nyalenda Slums in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Community Based Organizations (CBOs) refer to private non-profit organizations, existing as a group in a particular community with the feelings of sharing, belonging and joint use of resources in order to achieve a ... -
Factors influencing the sustainable growth of Community based organizations in Nyalenda slums in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Community Based Organizations (CBOs) refer to private non-profit organizations, existing as a group in a particular community with the feelings of sharing, belonging and joint use of resources in order to achieve a ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Expanded Programme on Immunization Services in Rarieda Division, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was established in 1974 to ensure that all children in all countries benefited from a universal access to life-saving vaccines. The diseases targeted by the EPI are diphtheria, ... -
Factors Promoting Female Genital Mutilation Practice among Girls in Kuria West Sub-Ounty, <: Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional practice that involves the partial or total removal of the external female genital organ for cultural reasons. This practice condemned by the Kenyan government because of ... -
Farmers' Knowledge and Adaptation Practices to Climate Change in Lower Nyakach Division of Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Agricultural production all over the world has been affected by continuous climatic changes. Although most developed nations constantly update their farmers with current climate change information that enables them to ... -
Farmers’ knowledge and adaptation practices to climate change in lower Nyakach division of Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Agricultural production all over the world has been affected by continuous climatic changes. Although most developed nations constantly update their farmers with current climate change information that enables them to ... -
Foreign Aid and the Political Economy in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Globally, foreign aid forms one of the largest components of foreign capital flows to low-income countries. For the last four decades, countries of Sub-Saharan Africa including Kenya have relied on external aid to alleviate ... -
Geographical segregation on fertility of women in Kisumu East Sub county, Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)v ABSTRACT Fertility and geographical segregation are some of the major factors influencing human population growth. The fertility rate of Kisumu East Sub County is rated at 4.8 per woman exceeding the average for the ...