ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore the roles vertical communication in enhancing organizations performance in the context of Maasai Mara university. Literature regarding organizational communication and job satisfaction was reviewed and the theory of customer service applied as the main guidance of the research. The study utilized the statistical method to analyze the data collected from questionnaires. A total of 26 employees working in Maasai Mara university participated in th...
Abstract—Understanding patient factors related to physical activity behavior is important in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. This study applied the Theory of Planned Behavior model to understand physical activity behavior among sampled Type 2 diabetics in Kenya. The study was conducted within the diabetic clinic at Kisii Level 5 Hospital and adopted sequential mixed methods design beginning with qualitative phase and ending with quantitative phase. Qualitative data was analyzed using gro...
ABSTRACT This study seeks to establish the impact and legacy of the RENAMO war on Chipinge District which is located in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. The issue of landmines scattered around the area, boarded issues as well as the increasing number of refugees and refugee camps in Chipinge prompted this study. The research has looked at the incursions of the Matsanga into Chipinge and their impact on the area which include attack on infrastructure, property and the people. Memories of RE...
Abstract This paper interrogates the contribution of professional Social work education towards social development in Kenya. It is believed that fundamental to understand social work involves understanding its educational requirements. Social work education and Social work profession offers a varied preparation at many levels (Ginsberg, 2001). Education is available at every educational level from the community college through to doctorate. Education and training is important because it is th...
ABSTRACT Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. Its burden is greater felt in sub-Saharan Africa, with 15% of all disability adjusted life years (DALYs) lost to the disease. Malaria affects more than 70% of its population. The disease also remains a cause of much suffering due to social and economic problems. The understanding of malaria transmission, recognition of signs and symptoms, perception of cause, treatment seeking patterns and preventive measur...
ABSTRACT Literature is the mirror of society. There is a big relationship between literature and the happenings in society. Aspects of literature are in style and theme and characters are one of the aspects of style. Swahili written literature has four genres: novel, play, short stories and poetry. Characters’ image in the play is usually brought out through their conversations and actions. Many studies that have been conducted on female characters in plays before 2000 portrayed the woman g...
ABSTRACT Ethnic conflicts have been witnessed world over; different communities fight each other over territorial boundaries, limited natural resources and political supremacy. This worrying trend disturbs livelihoods, access to social amenities and affects local and international economies. As a limited resource, with cultural and economic value, land has generated inter-ethnic conflicts across the world. In Kenya communities like the Maasai and Kipsigis have recently fought over land and ca...
ABSTRACT Characterization in Kiswahili poetry is an aspect that has been given little attention by literary analysts. Characterization in poetry does not manifest itself vividly as it does in other genres of literature. It looks complicated because of the form in which it appears. Characterization in Kiswahili poetry is not clear. It seems not to exist in poetry yet it can be realized through other aspects. The aim of this study was to analyze characterization and portrayal of characters in K...
ABSTRACT The study purports to trace the continuity in the history of the marginalization of former ZPRA combatants paying particular focus to the 1997 vetting process. This endeavor was stimulated by the various vetting exercises have been repeated time and again in which ZPRA veterans have clamored over being constantly sidelined by a system targeted at former ZPRA combatants. The research therefore traces back to the veteran policy shortcomingsof the post Second Chimurenga and how these ...
ABSTRACT The study examines the use of community theatre as an effective tool for social change compared to other forms of theatre. It focuses on the influence of theatre to the audiences. The study made use of two theatrical plays produced by Amakhosi Theatre as reference in evaluating the ability of community theatre in changing people‟s mindsets, attitudes, behaviors and perceptions for the improvement of Zimbabwean communities. Thus the research purposes was to explore how community th...
ABSTRACT Breakfast is an important meal of a day, especially to children and pre-adolescents. However, pre-adolescents seem to have the highest prevalence of missing breakfast (MB) despite its importance to their cognitive performance, growth and development. Furthermore, sociodemographic characteristics have been shown to impart on breakfast missing among children. There is a paucity of literature in Africa regarding the influence of missing breakfast on the cognitive functions of the childr...
ABSTRACT Documenting oral history in societies is important because it helps to fill the historical and social gaps in the history of a nation. For effective and efficient documentation of oral history it is important to have stipulated guidelines on what to do and how to do it. These guidelines are found in a collection development policy. . So for effective and efficient documentation of oral history archives ought to have a collection development policy which becomes the foundation upon ...
ABSTRACT This study examines the application of public domain data and remote sensing using the Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MODIS) instrument in the detection and monitoring of fire incidents in Zimbabwe with particular reference to Chimanimani and Makoni districts of Manicaland Province. The assessment, mapping, and analysis of the fire incidents were undertaken done using the Arc View Geographical Information Systems software with spatial analysis and extensions. The study r...
VABSTRACT The study to evaluate the Malezi bora communicated messages on utilization of health services for children less than 5 years old in Lugari Sub County was conducted in October, 2015.Lugari was chosen because it had an under five mortality rate of 64 deaths per 1000 live births which was higher than the national average of 52 deaths per 1000 live births and children had low access to health services. The objectives of the study in Lugari were; evaluation of the influence of Malezi bor...