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Responsiveness of health care systems on elderly optimal ageing in rural Kenya: the case of rachuonyo north subcounty of homa bay county
(2018)Optimal aging in the elderly has become an important concept globally due to increasing number of people aged 60 years and above and their subsequent pressure on health services. The elderly, expectant mothers and children ... -
Patterns of utilization of hiv preventive services by boda-boda operators in homabay town, kenya
(2018)The mobility of the transport sector makes it difficult to access health information and treatment and/or maintain a drug regimen. There is high HIV prevalence rate in Homa-Bay County with a prevalence of 25.7% compared ... -
Influence of parent youth interpersonal communication barriers on hiv aids prevention study of north kamagambo location migori county Kenya
(2018)This study examined the influence of parent and youth interpersonal communication barriers on HIV prevention in North Kamagambo Location, Migori County. The objectives of the study were: to investigate the existing nature ... -
A Contextual Analysis of Community Radio Programming and Peace Promotion in Political Campaigns in Kenya: A Case of Migori County
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2018)With their ability to reach and influence a large number of people, community radios wield immense power in shaping the course of political discourse and contestations. Although many examples of the media’s negative ... -
Experimental Study of Self-Compacting Mortar Incorporating Recycled Glass Aggregate
(2018)This experimental research is focused on the development of self-compacting mortar incorporating recycled glass aggregate (SCM-RGA) as partial substitution of fine aggregate (wt 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%). The fresh ... -
Parental involvement in teenage pregnancy prevention in Kenya: a study of Nyatike sub-county, Migori county
(2018)Teenage pregnancy is associated with social, economic and health risks. It is rampant among school going girls who depend fully upon their parents. Parental involvement is considered necessary in preventing such pregnancies. ... -
Online psychotherapy practice in public teachers training colleges in the lake region, Kenya
(2018)Introduction of Information Communication and technology in particular internet aimed at widening access to flexible distance education in institutions of learning. This included the practice of online psychotherapy in ... -
Dialogue as a management tool for conflict resolution at Rongo University
(2018)Other approaches have been used for decades to solving issues in Kenyan public universities, but the methods have been found to be less humane and costly. The need to embrace dialogue is a better approach in conflict ... -
Factors associated with accidents involving commercial motorcycle operators in Migori town, Kenya
(2018)Transport services offered by commercial motorcycle operators present a number of advantages to users. The advantages range from affordability to flexibility. Due to shortage of formal employment, many Kenyan youth have ... -
Organizational communication on devolved governance: a case of kisii county executive
(2018)In the year 2010, Kenya promulgated a new constitution that advocated for a devolved system of governance. This led to the establishment of 47 County governments in the country that are charged with the responsibility of ... -
Patterns of utilization of uwezo fund among the youths in Kenya: a case of Rongo sub-county, Migori County
(2018)Uwezo Fund is provided to youths in Kenya to enhance self-employment among them. However, utilization of such fund remains a challenge. Nearly 80% of youths in Rongo sub-county cannot account for Ksh. 16,943,338 which has ... -
Communication function of student governing council in the administration of public secondary schools: a case of Awendo sub-county - Kenya
(2018)The role of communication function of Student Governing Councils (SGCs) in the administration of Public Secondary Schools is increasingly becoming important. Currently, the government in partnership with other stakeholders ... -
Determinants of government consumption expenditure in Kenya
(2018)Government expenditure is a very instrumental demand tool in achieving economic stability and policy makers frequently use it to influence certain economic outcomes. Government expenditure majorly consists of two components: ... -
Strategic determinants of destination competitiveness: a case of western tourist circuit, Kenya
(2018)Kenya’s western tourist circuit is undoubtedly the country’s best kept secret. However, in spite of this, the circuit is one of the least competitive as most tourists prefer coastal beaches and selected protected areas. ... -
Social media and tourism awareness: a case of Homabay county, kenya
(2018)Kenya’s Vision 2030 Economic Pillar, identifies tourism as one of the key six sectors in contributing to the 10% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate per annum as from 2012. It is a major source of foreign exchange for ... -
The effect of tax compliance strategies expenditure on government tax revenue in Kenya
(2018)This study endeavored to establish the effects of tax compliance strategies expenditure on government tax revenue. The specific objectives of the study were to: establish the effect of tax payer education expenditure on ... -
Effect of lean manufactiring on organizational performance: a case of South Nyanza Sugar Company, Awendo Kenya
(2018)Due to the present business landscape that is characterized by global competition and high cost pressures, both of which have motivated companies to take a global approach to their supply markets, lean manufacturing has ... -
The Relationship Between Level of Students’ Participation in Games Programs and Academic Achievement in Rongo Sub-County Secondary Schools
(Research Journal of Education, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between the level of students’ participation in games programs and academic achievement in secondary schools in Rongo Sub-County. The study adopted descriptive ... -
Effect of malaria on academic performance in secondary schools in south west Nyakach ward, Kisumu
(International Journal of Research in Education and Psychology, 2018)This study discusses the effect of malaria on academic performance among secondary school form four students in South West Nyakach ward. Malaria is a very serious disease caused by the protozoan parasite plasmodium. It is ... -
Clinical nurses’ perspective of cancer pain management of adult patients at Garissa county, Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2018)Purpose: Cancer pain is inadequately assessed and managed in Kenya. Despite the development of WHO analgesic ladder since 1986 with the effective response of 80%- 90%, cancer pain at Garissa County Referral Hospital (GCRH) ...