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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 ... -
A History of Cross-Border Resource Conflict Persistence Between the Pokot and Karamojong Since 1850
(Maseno University, 2017)A majority of the people living in the arid and semi-arid parts of the world are pastoralists whose livelihoods are dictated by the upkeep and size of their herds. During the dry season, the harsh environmental condition ... -
A history of women’s land rights and food production in Kasipul division, Homa-Bay county Kenya, 1908-2012
(Maseno University, 2023)In most developing countries, land is the most essential resource for agricultural production. As such, secure access, ownership and use of land leads to improved food security hence poverty reduction especially in the ... -
Impact of diaper television advertisements on consumer purchasing behavior in Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)Advertising is a form of communication and a marketing strategy that marketers can use to make their products known. There are various marketing strategies and communication media today but not all of them are effective, ... -
The implementation and the effectiveness of the anti-corruption programme of the anglican church of Kenya in Maseno North diocese
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Corruption is a global problem which has affected many countries. Responding to it has required action from all, both at the international level, and also at the national level. In Kenya, the response is by both ... -
Implications of Girl Child Labour on Primary School Attendance in Wagusu Beach, Nyangoma Division, Siaya County Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Reports show that approximately 1.01 million children aged 5-17 years are engaged in child labour, with 90% in the rural areas, working in agriculture, domestic work, informal sector, mining and fisheries. Although ... -
Implications of special needs education policy on enrolment of learners with multiple disabilities in special primary schools in Kisumu county, Kenya
(2018)ABSTRACT The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 93 million children around the world are living with moderate to severe disability of one kind or another. Although education is considered by the ...