School of Arts and Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of women participation in small-scale business on their socio-economic status in Simur-Kondiek sub-location, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Small-Scale Businesses (SSB) play key roles in socio-economic development. Over the past decades, women participation in SSB has been limited by lack of financial support, knowledge and skills. Since 2006, the government ... -
Low borrowing rate of youth enterprise development fund loan By youth in Rarieda district.
(Maseno University, 2013)Youth unemployment is a global challenge. According to Kenya National Human Development (KNHD) report of 2009, unemployment in Kenya stood at 23%. The youth form two - thirds of the total labour force in the country yet ... -
Acceptability of Re-Usable Sanitary Towels by Adolescent Girls' in Primary Schools in Bar-Sauri Sub Location, Siaya-County
(Maseno University, 2015)Millions of girls in Sub-Saharan Afri:a are disernpowered by the simple biological process of menstruation. Affordable an ! hygienic sanitary protection is not available to adolescent girls in many areas. Intr duction ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Child participation in the soapstone production and its Influence on school going children in Tabaka division, Gucha south sub county, Kisii county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Child participation is a human right framework demonstrating that many different provisions in the conventions on the rights of the child which reject the punitive treatment of children explicitly promote the child's ... -
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 ... -
Coverage of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Food Crops in Kenya by the Daily Nation Newspaper of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The study was intended to assess the coverage of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) food crops in Kenya by the Daily Nation newspapers. Public controversies will increase the penetration of the mass media and thereby ... -
The Challenges of Solid Waste Management in Nyalenda Estate - Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Solid waste management comprises the functions of generation, storage, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of solid waste with the objectives of protecting the health of the population, promotion of ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Gender Roles On Crop Production and Food Security in North West Kisumu Location, Kisumu County Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Gender disparity is a general global and regional concern. Locally, nearly 80% of Kenya's population depends on agriculture for its livelihood. However, agricultural production has been declining due to constraints such ... -
Childrens' Participation in Drought Mitigation Activities in Nyatike District, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Child participation is both an act and process that allow children to engage in issues that concem their wellbeing and the welfare of society at large. Children have an understanding and perception of their circumstances, ... -
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 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, ... -
The Social Environment and Performance of Kiswahili among Primary School Candidates in Uriri District, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Language is the chief means by which human personality expresses itself and fulfills its social interaction with other people. Good language usage, appreciation and development are important for social interaction, ... -
Influence of Internal Corporate Communication Practices on Employee Work Satisfaction at the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Employees' satisfaction with internal communication variables, have reflective consequences on their attitude to work, management and organisation in general. It is therefore imperative for management to communicate ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Women Participation in Small-Scale Business on Their Socio-Economic Status in Simur-Kondiek Sub-Location, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Small Scale Businesses (SSB) play key roles in socio-economic development. Over the past decades, women participation in SSB has been limited by lack of financial support, knowledge and skills. Since 2006, the government ...