ABSTRACT The study examined socio-cultural changes in the farming and use of Miraa (Catha edulis) in Igembe District of Meru County in Kenya from 1940-2014. The Meru comprises of nine sub-ethnic groups namely Chuka, Muthambi, Mwimbi, Igoji, Miutine, Imenti, Tigania, Igembe and Tharaka. Miraa is grown intensively in Meru by the Igembe and Tigania sub-ethnic groups. It is of prime economic importance for the region as it feeds a growing national and international market. However, it is a ...
ABSTRACT Many learning institutions around the world have endeavored to develop chaplaincy in the past decades. Literature reviewed however reveals that education systems in African countries and more specifically Kenya have been overburdened by rote learning which negates the real purpose of education that is to address secular, religious and ethical concerns coherent with world view. This denies an educational system a broader and inclusive approach to develop holistic students. This study ...
ABSTRACT This study focused on the evaluation librarians’ acceptability levels and use of cloud computing for library services in academic libraries. The study was narrowed to only academic libraries of Kaduna state, Nigeria. The background covers the levels of acceptance of cloud computing from the global, regional and national perspectives. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the librarians’ acceptability and use of cloud computing for library service in academic libraries. The obj...
ABSTRACT Though the OER movement has been in existence for over a decade now, less has been said on their integration in the academic Libraries. Academic libraries may hold institutional content such as syllabi and past exam papers but Inclusion of lecture notes, presentations, and assessment materials has not been a common practice in the university libraries. It was noted that even if the materials are found in electronic formats these contents remains closed in virtual learning environment...
ABSTRACT Diaspora remittances have become an imperative source of capital flows for different countries worldwide. Even though developing countries such as Kenya do not have a significant share of this capital flow, diaspora remittances is noted to be useful in promoting household income, stimulating and enhancing investment and economic growth in the country. There are few studies that have focused on the nexus between diaspora remittances and economic growth. These studies however do not ca...
ABSTRACT Health problems associated with the consumption of untreated drinking water is one of the greatest concerns in Kabale District inspite of government’s efforts to provide safe drinking water to the people. Household water treatment and safe storage has been shown to be an effective means of reducing health problems associated with unsafe drinking water. The purpose of this study was to examine household water treatment technologies (HWT) and evaluate their ability to improve microbi...
ABSTRACT The introduction of Parlons Français as the first ever French course book published locally in Kenya for the teaching of French as a foreign language, having been a development that was a turning point in the history of French teaching in this country, our concern in this critical study was to examine the suitability of the course book to the situation in Kenya. Our assessment is that this first attempt to develop a course book for the teaching of French by local authors has largely...
ABSTRACT The study is a cognitive approach to the analysis of metaphorical expressions that are used in computers. Cognitive scientists have noted the important role of prior knowledge in acquiring new knowledge. Computers have relied on the use of existing language to name its different concepts. These concepts have been presented in metaphorical ways which is the basis for this study. The study identified the metaphorical expressions used in computers. The objectives of the study entailed ...
ABSTRACT Special events, particularly weddings have long been part of Kenyan culture. The organization of this key milestone involves elaborate budgets, numerous stakeholders and varied tasks. Pursuant to these elaborate demands, a large number of couples are turning to wedding planning firms to wholly or partially plan and execute the event. However, little appears to be known about management and practices within these firms in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact o...
ABSTRACT The expansion of hotel industry in Tanzania has stimulated the growth of tourism industry in the country due to increase of availability and variety of accommodation, food, drinks and other services. Together with this expansion the hotel industry is facing challenges in meeting customers‟ satisfaction. Customers have complained that level of services standard does not equate to the amount of money that are charged. Thus, the purpose of the study was to establish the quality servi...
ABSTRACT As customers’ have the ability to shape and influence products options with their buying power, it is critical for restaurant shareholders to understand consumer motivations and their decision-making processes. There are few empirical studies on green consumer behavior in restaurants with a special focus on green promotion and consumer behavior and green certification and customer purchasing behavior. The aim of the study was to investigate the contribution of green practices on c...
ABSTRACT Vocal music performance occupies a dominant position in the musical landscape of Kenya yet scholars have had numerous debates as to how music should be assessed and evaluated. Instructional refinement and related matters of liability have provided a domain for the widespread need for diverse assessment and evaluation grading systems. The title of the study was on “Techniques of assessing students’ vocal music performance by selected universities in Kenya: Investigating conformity...
ABSTRACT The Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies sub-sector occupies a strategic position in the socio-economic development of the country. Cost of doing business and reduced saving power of the SACCOs customers have reduced the revenue and access to cheap deposits that they use to give as loans to their members making them re-think their competitive strategy in order to remain competitive and increase performance. The study sought to look into differentiation strategy and performance of...
ABSTRACT This research evaluated the use of ideology in S. A. Mohamed’s novels to find out whether it impacts his works over a period of time. The study was informed by the fact that many critics tend to assume that the attitudes, thoughts and views of the writer are the same and stable all the time. Since at specific times, these attitudes, thoughts and views are informed by a certain ideology it was important to evaluate the ideologies of a writer for a longer period to see whether they r...
ABSTRACT The problem of the study was that the Medium Scale Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya have continued to decline in their performance as shown by Kenya’s Economic Survey results. The purpose of this study was therefore to analyse the dimensions of competitive advantage and the performance of medium scale manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi City County. The study also sought to determine the moderating effect of environmental constraints on the relationship between the individual ...