Browsing School of Arts and Social Sciences by Title
Now showing items 17-36 of 88
-
A discourse analysis of interaction between receptionists and patients in health facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2015)Management of healthcare sector is very critical to the healing process. Receptionists are the first point of contact when patients visit health facilities. These receptionists who work in public facilities are employed ... -
Effects of conversation repair strategies on counselling discourse in secondary schools in Kakamega Central sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2015)Guidance and counselling programmes in high schools in Kenya are communicative events organised in group or individual sessions to remedy social or academic issues affecting students. Particular breakdowns often arise in ... -
The effects of livestock rearing on livelihood of the Borana community, Funaan Qumbi village, Marsabit county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Globally it is estimated that pastoralism is practiced by between 200 and 500 million people. In Africa they reside in over 21 countries across the continent. They usually inhabit areas which are hard to carry out other ... -
The emergence of Sheng in Nairobi: a Social-psychological perspective
(University of Delhi, 2002)Language contact often results in the emergence of new varieties. In Kenya contact between various indigenous Kenyan languages, Kiswahili and English has resulted in the emergence of Shenq. Sheng, a compound of Swahili ... -
Ethnography of woodcarving and basketry in socio-economic enterprises in Kiruhura district, South-Western Uganda
(Maseno University, 2017)Many households in the globe continue to depend on woodcarving and basketry among other forms of traditional material culture to support their daily activities despite competition from factory-made items, whether imported ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Fertility dynamics and its relationship to child survival in Siaya District
(University of Newcastle, 1990)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 puts ... -
FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE 2018 UHURU-RAILA HANDSHAKE DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)In Kenya, the Uhuru-Raila handshake on 9th March, 2018 elicited diverse discourse. Both the print media and the populace were replete with the discourse on it. This particular handshake ostensibly surpassed the traditional ... -
Gender spaces in Maragoli children's play poetry
(Maseno university, 2013)Children's play poetry exhibits gender spaces owing to the children's reactions to social, political and economic issues about their community. The gender spaces assigned to each gender also depict gender roles as well ... -
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 vigilantism and the insecurity situation in Kisumu City since 1986
(Maseno University, 2023)Urban security remains a perennial problem globally. Kenya in particular has faced the challenge of inadequate security in its towns. Quite often, neighborhood groups have emerged to take advantage of these security lapses ... -
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 ... -
Influence of constituency development fund on access, equity and quality of secondary education in public schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2017)Fund (CDF) in order to promote access, equity and enhance quality of education in secondary schools. Countries all over the world use devolved funding to finance education in terms of construction of schools, paying school ... -
The influence of employee communication on employee commitment at capital airtime limited in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Communication is linked to work commitment because they go hand in hand to form a solid business foundation best for organizational growth. Unlike most organizations that create structures in order to be able to understand ... -
Influence of exposure to radio on women voters’ political participation in the 2013 general election in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)An informed citizenry and effective political participation are key pillars of democracy. In developing democracies such as Kenya, radio is a major source of political news that serves as a key resource for women’s electoral ... -
An investigation of small christian communities and evangelizaton in the catholic church in Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Small Christian Communities (SCCs) embody fundamental features of the ecclesiology of Vatican II which encourages sharing and participation of all church members. SCCs serve as the family cell of the church where ...