Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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DIDACTICS OF ORALITY AND ITS STYLE IN ALTERNATIVE RITES OF PASSAGE AMONG THE IGEMBE PEOPLE OF MERU, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021-11)This study set out to find out the relevance of the messages and styles in oral songs, narratives, and proverbs incorporated in Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) ceremonies as a tool for communication among the Igembe ... -
USIMULIZI KATIKA RIWAYA TRILOJIA YA KISWAHILI: MFANO WA SIRI SIRINI
(Chuka University, 2021-11)This research discusses narration in Siri Sirini trilogy authored by Rocha Chimerah (2013, 2014). Siri Sirini trilogy is written in three series: Siri Sirini 1, Mshairi na Mfungwa (2013), Siri Sirini 2, Mpiga Mbizi Kilindini ... -
A HISTORY OF REPRESENTATIVE POLITICS AND THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE KADIMO CLAN OF YIMBO IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA, FROM 1896 -1963.
(Chuka University, 2020-11)This study is about a history of representative politics and the socio-economic development of the Kadimo clan of Yimbo in Siaya county, Kenya, from 1896 to 1963. The study is guided by three objectives; to examine the ... -
NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CRIME COMMISSION: A CASE STUDY OF THIKA WEST SUBCOUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-11)There exists substantial evidence that a likely offender’s decision making on places to offend depends on his or her assessment of the place. The assessment can be in terms of physical facilities, social features or ... -
MIKAKATI YA KUAFIKIA ULINGANIFU WA MAANA KATIKA TAFSIRI YA KIFASIHI: TATHMINI YA TAFSIRI ZA KAZI MBILI TEULE ZA BARBARA KIMENYE
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Ulinganifu, usahihi pamoja na uwazi ni vipengee muhimu vya kuchunguzia kazi za fasihi tafsiri. Utafiti huu ulilenga kutafiti ulinganifu katika mtiririko wa kazi mbili teule za Kimenye (1968): Moses in Trouble na Moses and ... -
MATERIALISM IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA: A CASE OF KIENI WEST PRESBYTERY
(Chuka University, 2019-12)The Church teaches its adherents against being so much attached to material possessions than the spiritual welfare. Nevertheless, the tendency of the Church moving towards materialism is apparent. This is evident in ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE METHODS USED BY THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF KENYA IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN CHOGORIA ARCHDEACONRY, MERU DIOCESE
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Poverty continues to be the main challenge of human existence in many parts of the world. In Africa, it is the main source of agony among individuals and communities. In Kenya it continues to influence people’s lives ... -
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF NERICA RICE ADOPTERS IN IMENTI NORTH SUB-COUNTY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)The current demand for rice globally is higher than production. In Kenya the deficit of rice is met through importation. Regardless of the high demand the production of rice in Kenya is very low despite the introduction ... -
PREVALENCE OF HAZARDS, EFFECTS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN MALINDI TOWN KILIFI COUNTY-KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Climate change is the world’s worst challenge of our time. Developing countries are experiencing the worst impact of this catastrophe. Over the past 50 years, the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has risen ... -
EFFECT OF SELECTED SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON ADOPTION OF INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN CHUKA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Indigenous agricultural practices (IAPs) are environmentally and agriculturally sustainable. Among the widely applied IAPs include crop rotation, agroforestry, intercropping, organic manure application, and minimum tillage. ... -
NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CRIME COMMISSION: A CASE STUDY OF THIKA WEST SUBCOUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CRIME COMMISSION: A CASE STUDY OF THIKA WEST SUBCOUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA -
EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL ORDER AMONG THE TIGANIA OF MERU, KENYA 1910-1957
(Chuka University, 2020-12)This study examined the indigenous pre-colonial Tigania political order upto 1910, traced the imposition and consolidation of colonial order among the Tigania and last examined how the interaction of the pre-colonial Tigania ... -
A HISTORY OF REPRESENTATIVE POLITICS AND THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE KADIMO CLAN OF YIMBO IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA, FROM 1896 -1963.
(Chuka University, 2020-12)This study is about a history of representative politics and the socio-economic development of the Kadimo clan of Yimbo in Siaya county, Kenya, from 1896 to 1963. The study is guided by three objectives; to examine the ... -
CHILD LABOUR AND ITS EFFECTS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DADAAB SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Child labour has remained a global challenge. It is estimated that about 218 million children in the world aged between 5-7 years currently work under conditions that are considered illegal, hazardous, or extremely ... -
CRIMINALITY AND SOCIAL SET- UPS IN POPULAR LITERATURE: AN ANALYSIS OF JOHN KIGGIA’S LIFE AND TIMES OF A BANK ROBBER AND PRISON IS NOT A HOLIDAY CAMP.
(Chuka University, 2020-12)This study is an attempt to use discourses of popular literature in giving an insightful probe into the relationship between criminality and social set-ups as presented by John Kiggia Kimani in Life and Times of a Bank ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMMES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH OWNED ENTERPRISES IN THE CASE OF LAIKIPIA EAST SUB COUNTY, LAIKIPIA COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Youth enterprises play an important role in facilitating socio-economic development through job creation. Entrepreneurship training programs aim at equipping the youth with valuable skills such as critical thinking, decision ... -
EFFECTS OF PATERNAL ALCOHOLISM ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING OF NUCLEAR FAMILY MEMBERS IN MURANG’A COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Family plays a significant role in the stability of the society. Family is the basic unit of society. Understanding alcoholism within the context of the family is important. It is in the family that the alcoholic lives and ... -
Determinants of youth radicalization and security in Mandera Triangle, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Radicalization has become a matter of critical concern to the global community given that it has increased and bred terrorist groups whose activities transcend borders. Youth radicalization in Mandera triangle has led to ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Income Generating Enterprises Owned by Youth Living with Disabilities in Chuka/Igamba Ng'ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)ncome generating enterprises aim at reducing unemployment which is one of the serious problems affecting the youth living with disabilities (YLWD) in Kenya. The Kenyan government has made efforts through ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Income Generating Enterprises Owned By Youth Living With Disabilities in Chuka/Igambang’ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Income generating enterprises aim at reducing unemployment which is one of the serious problems affecting the youth living with disabilities (YLWD) in Kenya. The Kenyan government has made efforts through various development ...