Abstract: Food security remains Africa's most fundamental challenge, at present a third of the African population faces widespread hunger and chronic malnutrition, therefore posing a threat of acute famine and food crisis. This study will show the critical issues brought about by food security the progress been made to change the insecurity. Its focus is mainly on the dynamics of the global food systems unde1mining the world's ability to provide everyone with safe, sufficient and nutritious ...
Abstract: The practice of peace should ensure sustainable reconstruction and development through gender-sensitive, responsive and inclusive processes. The purpose of the study was to establish the impact of UNSCR 1325 (2000) on the role of women in post-conflict peace building with a focus on post 2007/08-election violence in Kenya. The research sought to achieve the following objectives: To identify the impact of post 2007/08 election violent conflict on women in Kenya. To establish gaps in...
Abstract: The concept of education for Sustainable Development seeks to change education approach by incorporating values, principles and practices of Sustainable Development with a view of integrating all forms of learning and education. This thesis examines the nature of Kenya’s public university education in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4; Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The study had three objectives: to in...
Abstract: The key functions of psychosocial support needed to promote the emotional wellbeing of vulnerable youth are commonly overlooked. This study aimed to explore the perceived effects of psychosocial support on the emotional well-being of youth with absent parent(s).The objectives were; to establish the relationship between informational psychosocial support, emotional support, instrumental support, companion psychosocial support and emotional wellbeing among youths with absent parents ...
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to establish if there was a relationship between psychological distress and the parenting style among parents from Mathare informal settlement. Objectives were: to asses levels of psychological distresses among parents; to establish different parenting styles exercised by parents; and to examine whether there was a relationship between psychological distress and parenting style among parents. Mixed research method was adopted while simple random samplin...
Abstract: This study determines the influence of democratization process on state stability in Kenya using IEBC as its case study. Elections are pre-dominantly considered as the institutional mechanism at the center of democracy. Legitimacy of governments and citizen accountability can only be achieved through the discipline of acquiring power through an election. This study uses IEBC as a case study considering that it acts as link to stable democracy through transparency in voting at the s...
Abstract: Caregiver burden is composed of multiple physical, psychological, social, and financial stressors associated with caregiving when dealing with children with cerebral palsy. The primary objectives of the study were to explore psychological distress experienced by the caregivers of children living with cerebral palsy, identify their coping mechanisms and the existing support systems. The study adopted a descriptive research design and convenience sampling was used to sample a total o...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to understand alcohol consumption among employees among selected companies in Nairobi County. The objectives of the study were to determine the levels of alcohol consumption at the work place; to determine the gender difference in relation to alcohol consumption among employees in selected companies; and to assess the current measures taken to address alcohol and drug abuse problems in the selected companies in Nairobi County. Descriptive design was ad...
Abstract: The study focuses on women's roles in gold mining, specifically artisanal and small-scale mining in Kenya. The study's objectives included investigating gender relations in the Migori artisanal gold mining sector. Determining the socioeconomic benefits of gold mining for women, and finally, investigating the social challenges that women face while participating in gold mining. The study used a mixed method research design, which collected and analysed both quantitative and qualitat...
Abstract: This study is focused on the assessment of the effects of deforestation on springs found in Nuu and Mutaitho hills in Kitui County. Deforestation is manifested by clearing of dry land forests on a massive scale. Springs in Nuu and Mutaitho hills originate from groundwater aquifers and are essentially formed on hillsides and valley bottoms that intersect groundwater flow at or below the local water table. The main objective of the study was to determine the main causes of decline in...
Abstract: Assessment of human exposure to the naturally occurring fluoride in groundwater in Kenya has not being exhaustive in terms of geographical coverage and the media. There is need to have representative data and information on the extent of human exposure to fluoride and its impact on human health. This study investigated the extent of human exposure to fluoride and its impact on human health in Makindu District, and evaluated the potential risk of using ground water contaminated by f...
Abstract: The study assessed the potential of enhancing rainfall through weather modification. The specific objectives were aimed at determining the seasonal wind pattern; investigation of the temporal and spatial variation of atmospheric aerosols; identification of the cloud types and simulation of the effects of cloud seeding on precipitation. The study focused on enhancing rainfall during the months of October -November -December which constitute the short rain season due to the easiness ...
Abstract: The study is primarily an assessment of groundwater quality in the Yatta Plateau of Kitui County. The study focused on the spatial temporal distribution of key chemical parameters namely pH, TDS, Colour, Total hardness, Turbidity, Conductivity, Total alkalinity, Fluoride and Iron. Yatta Plateau is a volcanic formation which is characteristically flat at the top thus limiting overland flow and depression storage necessary for other methods of water supply to the community resident o...
Abstract: Makueni County is extremely vulnerable to climate change because its production systems are climate sensitive, and many people are unable to cope up with climatic stress. The aim of this study was to establish water scarcity coping strategies used by rural communities in Kilili sub-location in Makueni sub-county and Kyanguli sub-location in Kibwezi East sub-county, all located Makueni County. The broad objective of the study was to identify water sources, access challenges and copi...
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of land degradation on agricultural land use, planning and management in Kalama Division, Machakos County; and specifically determined farmers’ considerations of land suitability for selected types of agricultural land uses in varying cropping zones, investigated farmers’ local environmental knowledge of land degradation indicators and finally documented farmers’ land management strategies and practices for soil and water c...