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    • Relationship between self-esteem and indulgence in behavior problems among secondary school students in Kenya 

      John Agwaya Aomo, Peter JO Aloka, Pamela A Raburu, Peter O Ogolla (Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2018)
      The study investigated the relationship between students’ self-esteem and indulgence in behavior problems in Kenya. The Theory of Planned Behaviour by Ajzen, and Person Centered Theory by Carl Rogers were employed to guide ...

    • Relationship between Time Management and Academic Performance among Orphaned Secondary School Students of Kenya 

      Patricia Adhiambo Oyuga1, Pamela Raburu2, Peter J. O. Aloka2,* (Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2016)
      The study investigated the relationship between time management and academic performance among orphaned secondary school students of Kenya. This study adopted an ex-post-facto research design with which a saturation sampling ...

    • Relationship between type a personality trait and stress management among high school principals in Kenya. 

      Peter Onyango Ogolla, Peter JO Aloka, Pamela A Raburu (Scientific & Academic Publishing Co, 2016)
      In Homa Bay County of Kenya, there are reported cases of stressful experiences among high school principals. This has made some principals to opt out of their position of responsibilities. The present investigated the ...

    • Relationships in Childhood 

      Howard Steele, Marinus H van IJzendoorn, Marian J Bakermans-Kranenburg, W Thomas Boyce, Mary Dozier, Nathan A Fox, Heidi Keller, Dario Maestripieri, Paul Odhiambo Oburu, Hiltrud Otto (MIT Press, 2023-09-19)
      This chapter focuses on early childhood experiences and how they may contribute to cooperative and peaceful behaviors and outcomes in the later childhood years and into adulthood. Five interrelated topics are explored:(a) ...

    • Religion and development in afRica 

      Ezra Chitando, Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, Lovemore Togarasei, Chammah J Kaunda, Sokfa France John, Tarisayi Andrea Chimuka, Loreen Maseno, Susan Mbula Kilonzo, Hassan J Ndzovu, Muhammed Haron, Abamfo Ofori Atiemo, Elizabeth Pulane Motswapong, Lilian C Siwila, Nelly Mwale, Chita Joseph Chita, Mutale Mulenga Kaunda, Samuel Awuah-Nyamekye, Andrew David Omona, Uzziah Maate Kiriaghe, Julius Gathogo, Sonene Nyawo, Petronella Munhenzva, Lindiwe Princess Maseko, Blessing Nyahuma, Beatrice Taringa, Nisbert Taisekwa Taringa, Musa W Dube, Sidney K Berman, Francis Machingura, Ishanesu Gusha, Canisius Mwandayi (University of Bamberg Press, 2020)
      What is development? Who defines that one community/ country is “developed”, while another community/ country is “under-developed”? What is the relationship between religion and development? Does religion contribute to ...

    • Religion and politics in the contemporary Kenya 

      Akuloba, Abwire; Gumo, Sussy; Omare, Simon G (2012-08-09)
      The term church refers to a group of people governed by similar rules and beliefs, who congregate in recognition of a higher Being. In most cases the term church and religion are used synonymously. While religions is ...

    • Religiosity in Vihiga District: Modernity and Expressions of Outward Forms 

      Susan Mbula Kilonzo (Contemporary African Cultural Productions: Nairobi, 2012)
      From a cultural perspective, religion is a very diverse phenomenon. This is because culture influences people to behave in a certain way, affecting the way they express themselves, including their religiosity. The many ...

    • Research Methods for Public Policy 

      Mbula, Susan Kilonzo, Ayobami Ojebode (Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, 2022)
      As implied by the topic, this chapter focuses on research methods applied or applicable in public policy research. Though the overriding focus is on specifc research methods, we deemed it necessary to preface these ...

    • A Restrictive Humanitarian Policy and the Wellbeing of the Disabled in Disasters in Kisumu County 

      Phitalis Were Masakhwe, Kennedy Onkware, Susan Kilonzo (IGI Global, 2020-07-01)
      This paper explores how PWD's well-being is realized in disaster situations in Kisumu County of Kenya. There is a significant population of 15,760 persons with disability across Kisumu County. Their well-being is protected ...

    • “Retirement lost”—the new role of the elderly as caretakers for orphans in western Kenya 

      Erick O Nyambedha, Simiyu Wandibba, Jens Aagaard-Hansen (Kluwer Academic Publisher, 2003-03-01)
      A study on the new role of the elderly as caretakers of orphans was conducted in a rural part of Kenya applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. One out of three children had lost at least one biological ...

    • Review of policies and frameworks on climate change, agriculture, food and nutrition security in Kenya 

      Dorothy A Amwata, Catherine Mungai, Maren Radeny, Dawit Solomon, Lincoln K Githenya, Patrick C Kariuki, Aaron K Waswa, Andrew J Malala, Jackson Ndolo, Eunice G Njagi, E Mukhala, Joshua N Ngaina, NW Maingi, E Kitheka, A Atanas, Jacinta M Kimiti, K Shimada, SM Kanyanjua, L Ireri, Stephen Wambua, SM Nandwa, Abel N Mayaka, Dickson Andala, Moses Mwangi, Keziah Ngugi, Charles O Orek, George O Onyango, Felix N Kioli, Erick O Nyambedha, KR Koech, Francis N Wachira, RM Ngure, JK Wanyoko, CC Bii, SM Karori, LC Kerio, Parita Shah, Romanus Opiyo, Chinwe I Speranza, WN Mnene, EN Muthiani, JN Ndung’u, JK Manyeki, Aphaxard JN Ndathi, J Githaiga, I Sijali, M Hai, K Ngugi, A Mayaka, Eliud Wekesa, TK Maritim, SM Kamunya, P Mireji, C Mwendia, RC Muoki, M Wamalwa, F Stomeo, KP Martina, EK Kireger, RS Sharma, R Korir, T Maritim, J Kiplang’at, V Sharma, R Chalo, PS Ahuja, Geraldine D Kavembe, Lucas F Bianchini, Chris M Wood, Harold L Bergman, Ora E Johannsson, Pierre Laurent, Claudine Chevalier, Mosiany L Kisipan, Michael B Papah, Kevin V Brix, Gudrun De Boeck, John N Maina, Rodi O Ojoo, Adalto Bianchini (2019-11)
      In particular, a Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Strategy (2017–2026) and CSA Implementation Framework (2018-2027) have been developed to promote climate-resilient and low-carbon sustainable agriculture and effectively ...

    • Reward sensitivity, impulse control, and social cognition as mediators of the link between childhood family adversity and externalizing behavior in eight countries 

      Jennifer E Lansford, Jennifer Godwin, Marc H Bornstein, Lei Chang, Kirby Deater-Deckard, Laura Di Giunta, Kenneth A Dodge, Patrick S Malone, Paul Oburu, Concetta Pastorelli, Ann T Skinner, Emma Sorbring, Laurence Steinberg, Sombat Tapanya, Liane Peña Alampay, Liliana Maria Uribe Tirado, Suha M Al-Hassan, Dario Bacchini (Cambridge University Press, 2017-12)
      Using data from 1,177 families in eight countries (Colombia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, the Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, and the United States), we tested a conceptual model of direct effects of childhood family adversity on ...

    • Rhetorical questions as an off-record politeness strategy in language use among the Bukusu. 

      Eunice N. Neyole¹, Frida A. Miruka², Deborah N. Amukowa³ (Royallite Global, Kenya., 2021)
      This paper sought to discuss rhetorical questions as an off- record politeness strategy with the aim of determining the context and reasons for their use in communication. It focused on language use amongst users of Bukusu ...

    • RNA interference: a pathway to drug target identification and validation in trypanosome 

      A Vincent, K Daniel, K Moses (Academic Journals, 2008-03-31)
      RNA interference (RNAi) is a phenomenon through which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) induces potent sequence-specific degradation of homologous transcripts. Besides its function in cellular defense and developmental regulation, ...

    • The Role of Context in Interpretation of Political Utterances on Hate Speech in Kenya 

      IR Wangatiah, D Ongarora, P Matu (Multilingual Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 2016)
      This paper analyses the role of context in interpretation of political utterances on hate speech in Kenya. The political landscape in Kenya has been characterised by multiparty politics since early 1980’s. When the Kenya ...

    • Role Of Dholuo FM Radio Programmes In Flood Warning In West Nyakach Division, Kenya 

      Ali Molly Anyango, Charles Nyambuga,Yakub Adams (International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2017)
      Flooding is an uncertain phenomenon thus advance warning, evacuation and flood control are effective and sustainable methods of reducing the devastation caused by floods. Raising awareness and preparing the population ...

    • Role Of Dholuo FM Radio Programmes In Flood Warning In West Nyakach Division, Kenya 

      Ali Molly Anyango, Charles Nyambuga,Yakub Adams (International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2017)
      Flooding is an uncertain phenomenon thus advance warning, evacuation and flood control are effective and sustainable methods of reducing the devastation caused by floods. Raising awareness and preparing the population ...

    • THE ROLE OF ICT ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE KENYAN BANKING SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF EQUITY BANK 

      OMUKULE ANDREW EMOJONG’ (School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2009-10)
      Organizational communication in is a relatively new field of research, particularly within the banking sector. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the role of ICTs in organizational communication ...

    • The role of ICT on organizational communication in the Kenyan Banking Sector: a case study of Equity Bank 

      Andrew E Omukule (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)
      Organizational communication in is a relatively new field of research, particularly within the banking sector. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the role of lCTs in organizational communication of ...

    • The Role of ICT on Organizational Communication in the Kenyan Banking Sector: A Case Study of Equity Bank 

      Andrew E Omukule (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)
      Organizational communication in is a relatively new field of research, particularly within the banking sector. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the role of lCTs in organizational communication of ...