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  Evaluating the Performance of Tree-Based Predictive Models as Programme Recommenders for University Entrants in Kenya. 

  Kabiru, Kibuthi J.; Makiya, Ratemo C.; Anduvare, E. M. (2024-10)

  Enrolling for the wrong programme by university students has, to an extent, contributed to the high rates of discontinuation on academic grounds, repeat year cases, change of programme after registration, interuniversity ...
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  Influence of Political and Cultural Factors on Education in Kenya: Approaches to Build Competencies 

  Kiambati, Kellen; Itunga, Julius (2015-05)

  Education has received considerable attention worldwide; however, its low success rate in Kenya both in terms of quality and quantity warrants further investigation. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of ...
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  Putting on a Brave Face: The Experiences of Women living with HIV and AIDS in Informal Settlements of Nairobi Kenya 

  Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, M.; Okeng'o, L.; Wagura, A.; Mwenzwa, E. (Taylor & Francis, 2007-03-07)

  This paper examines two key dimensions of HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, namely poverty and gender, within the particular context of informal settlements. The study, conducted in five informal settlements of Nairobi, ...
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  GENDER, LAND OWNERSHIP AND FOOD PRODUCTION NEXUS IN MBEERE DRYLANDS, KENYA: IMPLICATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY 

  Mwenzwa, Ezekiel; Cheserek, Grace; Kiptui, Mark (2018)

  Land ownership gives an individual the confidence and dignity required to be active in society. Indeed, land ownership and rights are important for effective utilization of farmland for food production to alleviate food ...
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  Can Schools Make Our Society More Cohesive? A Case of Public Secondary Schools in Embu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya 

  Njoka, Johannes Njagi; Githui, Perminus (2023)

  Cohesion’ is a growing concern for policy makers and society and this raises questions for the role of schools. This mini-report asks how, and whether, schools should respond. We draw on academic and policy research, ...
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  The Role of Plantosemic Metaphors in the Conceptualization of the Males in Ekegusii: A Cognitive Linguistic Approach 

  Ndung’u, Catherine Waithera; Ntabo, Victor Ondara (2023-06-06)

  Plants are fundamental in the transference of semantic aspects that are helpful in structuring maleness in society. As a result, plantosemic metaphors which enhance conceptualization of omosacha (a man) are ubiquitous in ...
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  REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN EKEGUSII PROVERBIAL METAPHORS: AN IMAGE SCHEMATIC ACCOUNT 

  Ndung’u, Catherine Waithera; Ntaboi, Victor Ondara (2023-05)

  Proverbial metaphors are useful resources for communicating known truths about life in a given community. Most African proverbial metaphors, however, make reference to customs and situations that might be unfamiliar ...
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  The Influence of Institutional Resources on Doctorate Degree Enrolment and Completion Rates in Selected Public Universities Kenya 

  Motanya, Jared Ochwangi; Nyambura, Salome; Gathara, Peter Mugo (Micro-think Institute, 2023-10-16)

  Doctorates are fundamental pivot towards facilitating the social and economic transformation of a nation. Nevertheless, research on doctorate education point out that most candidates in Kenyan public universities spend ...
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  Assessment of the Contribution of Various Family Structures on Juvenile Delinquency in Embu County, Kenya 

  Miruka, Florence Gesare; Thuku, Pauline; Osamba, Joshia (2023-08)

  Juvenile delinquency has been on the increase all over the world. Research has established a positive correlation between juvenile delinquency and family violence. However, few studies have assessed the relationship between ...
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  Headteachers’ Staff Management Strategies and Pupils’ Academic Performance in Private Primary Schools in Nyeri and Murang’a Counties, Kenya 

  Muriuki, Maina Peterson; Kimosop, Maurice; Gachahi, Michael (2023-04)

  Headteachers use different staff management strategies to coordinate day to day running of schools and to develop an environment that helps motivate pupils. These management strategies may be responsible for the disparity ...
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  The Role of The Media In The Management Of Pandemic Situations In Africa. 

  Macharia, Juliet W. (Springer, 2023-03-22)

  This chapter discusses the role of the media in the management of pandemic situations in Africa. Examples from various African countries such as Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania are examined to ...
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  The Changing of African Traditional Celebration of the Living Dead and its effects of Cremation in Kenya 

  Kavulavu, Leen; Achar, George Okumu (2023-08)

  This paper investigates the effects of cremation on African traditional celebrations of the living dead in Kenya. The study examines bereavement and mourning practices in communities, with a particular focus on traditional ...
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  Determinants Influencing Provision of Financial Resources for Infrastructure in Early Years Education in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Kioni, Esther Wangari; Njoka, Johannes; Gachahi, Michael W. (2023-09)

  The Constitution of Kenya (2010) mandates the county governments to deliver quality pre-primary education through enhancing its management, infrastructure, human and financial resources. However, concerns abound on whether ...
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  The Role Visual Resources and Improvised Techniques Play in the Actualization of Bukusu Circumcision Songs 

  Juma, Benson Wabwile; Maina, Lucy Muthoni; Maitaria, Joseph Nyehita (2023-07)

  The study is an analysis of visual resources and improvised techniques in actualization of the Bukusu circumcision songs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role visual resources and improvised techniques ...
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  Remote Sensing Applied for Land Use Change Assessment and Governance in Riau-Indonesia. 

  Agustiyara, Agustiyara; Székely, Balázs; Nurmandi, Achmad; Musyimi, Peter (Springer, 2023-07)

  Remote sensing offers the potential to provide up-to-date information on changes in forestry areas over large areas. Its application makes it possible to make assessments related to land use change. This research aims ...
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  Characterization of Juvenile Offenders in Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya 

  Githui, Peter N.; Ndegwa, Lucy W.; Njoka, Johannes N. (2023-05)

  A sample of 457 juvenile offenders aged 11 to 17 years comprising of 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls participated in the study. The adjudicated low-risk juvenile offences included truancy (12.9%), begging, loitering and child ...
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  Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness in Determining Quality Educational Outcomes in Kenya. 

  Gathondu, M.; Kagema, J. (2023)

  The yearnings for quality education is the driver to national socio-economic developments. This is well articulated by various local, national and international frameworks including Kenya’s Vision 2030 and Sustainable ...
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  Wanjugu, Milkah; Maitaria, Joseph Nyehita; Mwangi, Peter Kinyanjui (EANSO, 2023-07-08)

  Mtunzi wa kazi ya kazi ya fasihi hususan riwaya na tamthilia, hutumia mbinu mahususi kuwasilishia matukio na mawazo yanavyoshuhudiwa katika jamii. Mbinu hizo huteuliwa na mtunzi kwa makusudi ili ujumbe unaokusudiwa ...
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  Gender, Land Ownership and Food Production Nexus in Mbeere Drylands, Kenya: Implications on Household Food Security 

  Mwenzwa, Ezekiel; Cheserek, Grace; Kiptui, Mark (European Journal Of Social Sciences Studies, 2018)

  Land ownership gives an individual the confidence and dignity required to be active in society. Indeed, land ownership and rights are important for effective utilization of farmland for food production to alleviate food ...
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  Effects of the challenges facing re-entry of women ex-offenders in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Muthee, John Mbai; Adeli, M.; Barasa, Francis O. (2020-07)

  The comparative rate of women entering the formal correctional system and serving custodial sentences, both in prison and prison remand awaiting trial, is on the increase. This is accompanied by a similarly increasing ...

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