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The Role of Media in the Coverage of National Elections in Kenya

ABSTRACT The major objective of the study was to examine the role of the media in the coverage of national elections in Webuye District of Kenya. This follows the deep public concern on the need to understand the role of media especially how it guides people during and after elections. The study was conducted in Webuye town. A total of 60 respondents were chosen; 30 were mixture of media practitioners, sponsers and advertisers while the remaining 30 were selected from Webuye town to represent...

Media Role in Communication Campaign for Marginalized Group of People to Integration of Employment Case Study of Batwa Community

ABSTRACT The study was on the role of media in communication campaign for marginalized group of people to integration of employment. The study was guided by three main objectives that is to say; To find out the why Marginalized people (Batwa) have not been given a wide coverage by the media in Uganda, To assess the challenges faced by media in trying to communicate for the marginalized people and To propose the solutions to challenges faced by the Batwa community and the media in trying to co...

The Role of the Media in Rural Poverty Alleviation

TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclaration ... ............. .................... ...... .................. ....... ................ .iApproval...... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiDedication ............ .. ................................................ .......... ........... .iiiAcknowledgment. ........................................................................... viAbstra...

Evaluation of the Use of Antibiotics Among Patients Attending Dental Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT Antibiotics are the most used medicines in dental practice (Lewis, 2008)and are used regularly for the management of oral and dental infection that originates from odontogenic infections (Dar-Odeh NS, et,al., 2010), however there is inappropriate use of antibiotics that result into gastrointestinal disturbances to fatal anaphylactic shock and development of resistance. Methods used The sampling was done at KIU-TH, employing simple random sampling; informed consent was sought from the...

The Influence of Poverty on Crime Among the Abanyole of Emuhaya District, Western Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the significant relationship between poverty and crime. The research design used for the study was a survey research design in which questionnaires were used in collecting data from the respondents. The sample for the study consisted of 124 persons (Male 90 and Female 34). Data collected was analyzed using the chi~square statistical method, Results indicated that there was significant relationship between poverty, (financial standing, employm...

The Impact of Social Media on Media Professionalism

AbstractThis report focused on the impact of social media on media professionalism — a case study of Daily Monitor. Social media, as a topic has widely been researched on, however, less has been said about its impact on professionalism of media practica. As opposed to traditional media, social media has got free participation of every individual and total freedom in regard to information flow. The findings of the study reveal that there has been a direct, instant and continuous effect of so...

The Media and Outdoor Advertising Case Study: Kampala, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ...................................................................................................... !APPROVAL ............................................................................................................... !ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................ IIDEDICATION ......................................................................................................... IIILIST OF TABLES ...

The Role Played by the Media in Fighting Poverty. A Case Study of Central Broadcasting Services (CBS)

ABSTRACT A combination of economic growth and committed revenue raising should give most governments considerable scope to devote increased resources in addressing the issue of poverty. In fighting poverty we need to briefly review the extent and nature of poverty across nationals. We then consider the role of the media and revenue raising tools that can hamper social expenditure. Pove1iy is a state of insolvency in which man cannot meet all the obligations required for survival. In handling ...

The Impact of Karamojong Incursions on the Socioeconomic Development of the Neighbouring Districts; A Case Study of Bunambutye Sub County, Sironko District

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of the Karamojong Cattle rustling on the Socio Economic Development of Sironko District, taking the case of Bunambutye Sub County. Development was treated on four dimensions of primary school education, Health service delivery, Agricultural Productivity and Infrastructural development. Using semi structured questionnaire, key informant interview and Focus Group Discussion, 205 questionnaires were recovered and interesting results were found. The findin...

The Implementation of Freedom of Expression to The Media Fraternity A Case Study of Daily Monitor

ABSTRACT This research was concerned to investigate the applicability of freedom of expression in the print media. The researcher took time on the background of study to lay a foundation of the research. Statement of the problem acted like a backbone the entire study by critically showing the challenges on the ground. The Objectives followed, which were both general and specific, the researcher highlighted the benefits of doing this research. The scope of the study was well explained. Chapter...

Examining the Causes and Effects of Communication on Service Delivery A Case Study of Jinja District Local Government

ABSTRACTThe study was about communication and service delivery in District Local Government (JDLG). The purpose of the study was to establish effects of communication on service delivery in Jinja District Local Government. The specific objectives were (1) to identify the communication channels used in JDLG; (2) to find out the factors that prevent effective communication in the process of service delivery in JDLG; and (4) to identify the measures that can be put in place to significantly redu...

The Media's Watchdog Role in Tanzanian Government on Corruption: A Case Study of Mwana Halisi Newspaper

ABSTRACTThis is a presentation of result on the media's watchdog role in Tanzanian government on corruption, using the case of study of the Mwana Halisi newspaper, the leading weekly in Tanzania. The study in Chapter one introduces the history of the media in Tanzania, Objectives, Statement of the problem, Justification of the study and Chapter two Literature review about the topic. The Third chapter describes the Research methodology including Study design, Study population, Area of the stud...

The Role Of Radio In Alleviation Of Poverty In Uganda A Case Study Of Central Broadcasting Services (Cbs)

ABSTRACT The Research having a case study of CBS Radio is an overview of the origin and Nature of Poverty in Uganda giving a Global perspective in Comparison to the Ugandan situation. It explains why Poverty is persistent despite state and International intervention; it equally explains what stakeholders especially the Media should do to Alleviate Poverty in the country. Chapter one basically deals with the Nature of Poverty in Uganda, looking at Background, Problem Statement and the objectiv...

Challenges Of Regional Integration In Africa: The Case Study Of The New East African Community.

ABSTRACTThis research study aimed at the assessment of the challenges of regional integration in Africafocusing on the New East African Community. The specific objectives of the study were todetermine the political Factors Promoting EAC Growth and Development, to examine the extentto which the East African countries are prepared to achieve full integration and to identify thepossible solutions to the various constraints. The research adopted the transformative mixedapproach. This provided for...

The Role Of Organic Farming In Improving The Agriculture Of Small-Scale Rural Farmers. Case Study: Bwera Parish Kicheche Sijwcounty Kamwenge District

ABSTRACTThe study was carried out in Kamwengye district Kicheche Sub County in the westernpart of Uganda to assess the role of organic agriculture /farming in improving theagriculture of small scale farmers.It focused on the farming practices, potential benefits of organic farming, level ofawareness and the factors constraining the adoption of organic farming.The traditional practices that characterize the farming systems of smallseaie farmers andland size in most developing countries due to ...


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