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Parental Involvement In Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: A Study Of Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County- Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018)Teenage pregnancy is a global public health problem with medical, psychological, social and demographic implications most of which negatively affect the future of teenage girls. In view of this, teenage pregnancy has ... -
Drivers Of HIV Preventive Service Uptake Among Boda-Boda Operators In Homa-Bay Town
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018)The mobility of the transport sector makes it difficult to access health information and treatment and/or maintain a drug regimen. The study adopted three theories, key among the theories was theory of reasoned action due ... -
Patterns Of Utilization Of Uwezo Fund In Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018)Uwezo Fund has been provided to youths in Kenya to enhance self-employment among them. However, utilization of such fund remains a challenge. This study sought to assess the patterns of utilization of Uwezo Fund among youths ... -
The influence of instructional resources on academic performance in mixed day secondary schools in Kisumu east district, Kenya
(African Journal of Education and Practice, 2018)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out how instructional resources influence academic performance in mixed day secondary schools in Kisumu East District. The objective of the study was to examine how the ... -
Experimental Evaluation on Light Transmittance Performance of Translucent Concrete
(International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2018)Translucent concrete is a new energy-saving building material that permits transmission of light into indoor environment because of the embedded optical fibers with application as architectural wall and structural façade ... -
Molecular markers associated with aluminium tolerance in Sorghum bicolor
(Hereditas, 2018)Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, L. Moench) production in many agro-ecologies is constrained by a variety of stresses, including high levels of aluminium (Al) commonly found in acid soils. Therefore, for such soils, ... -
Political Clientelism and Sustainable Development: A Case of Kenyan Forest Policy
(Igi Global Disserminator of Knowledge, 2018)This chapter examines the dilemmas faced by policy makers and bureaucratic executives in implementing sustainable development policy objectives. The dilemma stems from the fact that while on the one hand, implementation ... -
Influence of Supplier Management on Performance of Retail Chain Stores in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 2018)The retail industry, contributes up to 30% of the employment in formal and informal establishments in Kenya. However, Kenya’s retail industry has in the recent past experienced fluctuations in performance. Regardless, ... -
Safety and Security in Tourism Destinations: Its moderating role in the Destination Competitiveness Determinants and Destination Competitiveness Nexus in Western Kenya Circuit
(International Journal of Research in Management & Business Studie, 2018)Kenya’s western tourist circuit is undoubtedly the Country’s best kept secret. However, inspite of this, the circuit is least competitive as most tourists prefer the coastal circuit and selected protected areas. This paper ... -
Parameterized Empirical Potentials For BaF2 From Ab-Initio Methods Applied To The Study Of Superionic Transition Of C-BaF2
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST), 2018)Potentials for BaF2 have been generated from the ab-initio methods and tested to determine its applicability in classical dynamics. The minimization process for this force field was stopped at 17% where forces, ... -
A prospective cohort assessment of maternal physical activity in Migori County
(International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2018)Maternal nutrition is critical for both mother and child as it lays fundamental foundation for the successful outcome of pregnancy. Nutrition of pregnant women is critical for it contributes immensely to the outcome of ... -
Supporting green growth and knowledge economy through research, innovation and technology for sustainable development
(2018)Graffiti is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient ... -
Structural Policy Issues on Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Case Study of Alcoholics Anonymous Centre in Kenya.
(International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences(IJRESS), 2018)Alcoholism is one of the chronic problems of a modern society. Many lives have been lost and thousand others ruined as a result of alcoholism. It has both social and economic implications and the effects are felt beyond ... -
Stakeholders Level of Involvement in Decision Making Process in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Awendo Sub County, Kenya
(2018)This research utilizes the survey questionnaire data collected in May/June 2017 from 200 Public Secondary Schools in Awendo Sub-County of Migori County to analyse Level of Involvement in Decision Making Process in the ... -
Influence of Socio-Dramatic Play on Pre-School Children's Holistic Development in Homa Bay Sub-County, Kenya
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Role of principals’ promotional opportunities on retention: Case of secondary school teachers in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Education Research Journal, 2018)The study investigated the role of principals’ promotional opportunities on retention: case of secondary school teachers in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Two sets of questionnaires were used; one for the school principals and ... -
Evaluation of taro leaf blight disease (Phytophthora colocasiae) incidence on Kenyan and Pacific Island taro (Colocasiae esculenta) accessions in Kakamega (Western Kenya)
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2018)Taro (Colocasiae esculenta) is an important staple crop for millions in most parts of the world. Humans obtain important nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, Vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin from ... -
Investigation on the existing nature of interpersonal communication between parent and youth on HIV, prevention: study of north kamagambo location, Migori county, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2018)This study examined the influence of parent and youth interpersonal communication barriers on HIV prevention in North Kamagambo Location, Migori County with a specific objective of investigating the existing nature of ... -
Effects of social media use in participatory budgeting in county governance: a case study of Kisii county, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2018)In Kenya, inadequate public debates on county budget priorities and choices, due to communication break down between the public and the county governments, has led to poor transparency and weak accountability. This has ... -
Peace Education and Cultural Diversity: Focus on Kenya’s Post-Election Crisis
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2018)It is not difficult to understand the relationship between peace and education. We can recover it from a more disciplined approach when we begin to seek the ultimate causation of the need for peace. As such peace will often ...