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Peace building and Transformation from below: Indigenous Approaches to Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation among the Pastoral Societies in the Borderlands of Eastern Africa.
(2008-06-25)Violence among the pastoral communities in the borderlands of Eastern Africa has escalated to such an extent that governments seem to be unable to contain the conflict. More is needed than efforts by states to restore law ... -
Task Based Learning as an Alternative Approach to the Teaching of Languages in Kenyan Schools: Towards Best Practices
(2014)Although language syllabuses in Kenyan primary and secondary schools encourage teachers to involve learners in their own learning, actual classroom practices reveal that this is not fully implemented for various reasons. ... -
Dhima ya Ushairi wa Kiswahili Katika Kuelimishia Jamii Kuhusu Demokrasia
(African Journals Online, 2014)Makala haya yanafafanua dhima ya Ushairi wa Kiswahili katika kubainisha na kuielimishia jamii kuhusu masuala ya demokrasia. Ushairi kama kitengo muhimu cha fasihi, umekuwa ukitumiwa kuchochea usaili na tafakari kuhusu ... -
Climate Change Knowledge Gap in Education System in Kenya
(International Journal of Innovation and Research in Educational Sciences, 2015)Kenya, like other countries in the Horn of Africa, is severely affected by climate change. Droughts interposed with floods are recurrent climatic features particularly in the dry lands of the country. Climate extremes have ... -
When romantic love in Gĩkũyũ becomes a human body part
(Cognitive Linguistic Studies, 2015)Studies in Cognitive Linguistics show that metaphors are fundamental to the structuring of people's thought and language (Sweetser 1990; Kövecses 2009). It is against this backdrop that this study discusses human body parts ... -
Relating Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Connectors
(2015)Coherence and cohesion are essential elements that a well-constructed written sentence or text should consist of. Connectors are usually used to indicate coherence and cohesion between units of a discourse. A sample of ... -
Socio- Cultural and Economic Factors affecting Primary School Enrolment in Baragoi Division of Samburu County, Kenya
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Western Education on the Changing Roles of Women: The Case of Idakho Community, Kenya
(David publishing, 2015-05)This study examined the contribution of Western education as provided by Christian missionaries on the changing roles of Idakho women. The spread of Christianity and Western education in Idakho had a broad approach toreinforce ... -
Religion and Development: The Redeemed Gospel Church and the Fight against HIV and AIDS in Kenya
(Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of the Redeemed Gospel Church (RGC) in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Kenya. The RGC was relevant in this study due to its strong belief in healing and its active ... -
Application and Practice of Sustainable Procurement in Kenya
(IJISET, 2015-12-12)Sustainable procurement isn’t simply about being “green” but it’s also about; socially and ethically responsible purchasing, minimizing environmental impact through the supply chain,delivering economically sound solutions ... -
The Forgotten Minority: The Origins of the Asian-Owned Sugar Plantation Agriculture in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers, 2016)Abstract: This paper traces the origins and development of Asian sugar plantation agriculture and industry in Kisumu County of Kenya. The sugar plantation economy still remains the cornerstone of the County’s economy. The ... -
Factors influencing fertility preferences of currently married men in Kenya
(2016)Fertility preferences are central in determining the future fertility of the society particularly where and when those desires are implemented. The socio-cultural structures in most African communities have given men the ... -
Etymological Elaboration As A Pedagogical Approach: Insights From Applied Linguistics
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2016)Idioms are regarded as problematic to teach and, a fortiori, difficult for second language learners to comprehend due to the arbitrariness of their meanings and forms. Thus, the objective of this study is to test the ... -
The Teaching of English Idioms in Kenyan Secondary Schools: Difficulties and Effective Strategies
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The Forgotten Minority: The Origins of the Asian-Owned Sugar Plantation Agriculture in Kisumu County, Kenya
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PROFILING DISASTERS IN KENYA AND THEIR CAUSES
(Academic Research International, 2016-01)Disasters occur naturally or are caused by human activities. Most of the disasters experienced occur naturally with hydro-meteorological disasters leading. Human activities aggravate their occurrence and intensity. Global ... -
The Migrant Labour System in the Asian-Owned Sugar Plantations in Kisumu County, Kenya, 1940 –1963
(jiarm, 2016-06)This paper examines the contribution of the African migrant labour to the expansion of Asian sugar plantation industry in Kisumu County of Kenya. These factors included government policies and the availability of cheap ... -
The History and Culture of Idakho People of Western Kenya during Pre-colonial Period.
(Sociology and Anthropology, 2017)This study attempted to broaden our understanding of the Idakho culture during pre-colonial period. The main aim of the research was to examine and unravel the past history pattern, cultural practices of Idakho people, to ... -
The Chief Mau Mau Propagandist: Experiences that Prompted Gakaara wa Wanjau into Anti-Colonial Literary Activism
(International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2017)This article examines the personal experiences of Gakaara wa Wanjau that influenced his political literary activism during the colonial period. The paper is informed by Relative Deprivation Theory. It demonstrates that ...