Philosophy Research Papers/Topics

Changes in Media Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Community Media

Abstract This thesis considers the role of community media in contemporary media policy developments of Anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa. The study is broadly located within the discourse on ‘shapers’ of media policy developments. The empirical materials draw upon various case studies of media regulation and community press and broadcasting media campaigns in South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. The case studies were conducted using mixed methods approach in a qualitative way. The methodologica...

Integration Of Ethno-Fishery Into Modern Fisheries Management In Mwanza Region Tanzania

ABSTRACT This thesis presents results of a study that examined local indigenous knowledge and traditional management practices in Kayenze ward in Ilemela, Mwanza Region.The general objective of the study was to investigate and propose ways to integrate ethno-fishery knowledge into modern fisheries management. More specifically the study examines the extent to which local fishers utilize their knowledge, attitudes and skills in fisheries management. Further the study assesses issues which neg...

Wittgenstein’s Conception Of Language And Its Implication For Jurisprudence.

ABSTRACT The meaning of an expression, or relation between words in general language usage is ascertainable if the special use of language is understood. A major criticism leveled against the language of law has been the idea that the language of law is indecipherable and barely understood by those outside the legal terrain. Most of the criticisms range from the alleged incoherence nature of the language of law, the classified nature of the language of the law, and the technical/restricted na...

An Evaluation Of The Concepts Of Human Right And Equality Among The Tiv People Of Benue State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT This work seeks thematically to demonstrate the universal availability of the idea of Human right and the Principle of Human equality in all cultures of the world. By so doing, it seeks to expose, analyze and evaluate the concepts of Human right and equality in the thought system of the Tiv people of Central Nigeria. The work intends to show the meaning, significance, justification, basis, functions and implications of the notions for the Tiv people, the Nigerian society and the wor...

Groundwater Characterization In Parts Of The Lower Benue Trough, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Groundwater constitutes the main sources of water supply in part of lower Benue Trough (mainly Gboko area). Sustainable development and management of the resources require an understanding of its holistic characteristics. In this study, an attempt has been made to study the groundwater quantitative potential distributions, its geochemical evolution, geochemical characteristics, and quality. The methods of investigation employed included pumping tests, static water level measurement,...

Effects Of Hidden Costs In Free Secondary Education On Transition And Completion Rates In Public Boarding Schools In Kisii County, Kenya

One of the major challenges facing secondary education sector in Kenya over the years is low transition and completion rates. The initiation of Free Primary Education (FPE) in 2003 and Free Secondary Education (FSE) in 2007 in Kenya has enhanced enrollment but still a wide gap exists between primary and secondary enrolment. Financing secondary education is a great challenge to both government and households. In Kenya whereas households meet a negligible cost to cater for Free Primary Educatio...

Christian-muslim Dialogue With Particular Reference To Pentecostals And Muslims In Nairobi North District, Nairobi County, Kenya

Interfaith dialogue is indispensable to peace and tranquility globally within the context of religious pluralism. Christians and Muslims worldwide stand in need of greater intercommunication, collaboration, and interfaith dialogue for harmonious living. Leaders of these faiths concur that Christian-Muslim dialogue is imperative. However, the interaction between Pentecostal Christians and Muslims has generally been characterized by distrust, apprehension and mutual rivalry, sometimes resu...

Effect Of Phytase On Proteins And Electrolyte Utilization For Broiler Chicks

ABSRACT In the productive benefits of commercial microbial phytase (Ronozyme) were tested. Five experiments were run. In experiment one, four levels of phytase 0, 250, 500 and 750 FYT/U were used at 23%CP , 0.48%P and 3 Mcal/kg feed, using seventy two day-old unsexed Ross-308 broiler chicks, allotted randomly to four treatments× three replicates, each of six chicks, and experimentally fed for 42 days. Experiments 2-5 used high (0.45%) and low (0.30%) P with either high (23%) or low (19....

Gender Relations In The Discourse Of Sukuma Songs

ABSTRACT This study examined gender relations in the discourse of Sukuma songs in Kishapu district, in Shinyanga region. The study had three specific objectives: to examine Sukuma cultural lives with regard to gender relations in the discourse of Sukuma songs; to examine the aspects of gender inequalities in the discourse of Sukuma songs; and to assess the power of discourse of Sukuma songs in enhancing sensitization on gender equality and in bolstering gender inequality. The study adopted a...

Pastoralists’ Resilience And Adaptation To The Impact Of Climate Change In Semi-Arid Rangelands: A Case Of Longido District- Tanzania

ABSTRACT Climate Change Impact has been a critical aspect of concern globally. This is because both ecosystems and socio-ecological system are greatly affected by climate change causing some (ecosystems and socio-ecological system) to disappear and die. However, how pastoralists have been resilient and adapting to climate change impacts has not been clearly known and established and also the adaptive climate change framework has not been given out. In this perspective, this study aimed at in...

Effect Of Household Settlement Type On The Prevalence Of Childhood Diarrhoea And Associated Risk Factors In Mwanza City, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Despite diarrhoea being the second leading cause of illness and deaths in children under five years of age globally, the relationship between settlement types (unplanned and planned) and caregivers‟ behavioural risk factors as well as the environmental risk factors for diarrhoea is not clearly known. The overall objective of this study was to determine the effect of type of household settlement on prevalence of childhood diarrhoea and associated risk factors in Mwanza City, Tanzan...

Analysis Of Government Policy On Banning Of Corporal Punishment With Reference To Mill’s Theory Of Utilitarianism: A Survey Of Secondary Schools In Kisii Central Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The outlawing of corporal punishment (CP) in Kenya's schools in the year 2001 was a significant step towards promoting the learners right to education in the country. Nevertheless, CP has remained in use in most schools as evident in many secondary of Kisii Central Sub County. Moreover, the utilitarian justification and relevance of this ban is contentious and elusive among the educational stakeholders. Therefore, this study critically analyzed the Government policy on banning of CP...

Body Adornment Among The Samburu: A Historical Perspective

ABSTRACT Self-adornment plays a significant role in ensuring the continuity of the political and cultural life of pastoralists. This study outlines changes in Samburu body adornment from the pre-colonial period to the present. In the study it is argued that Samburu body adornment in the pre-colonial period was influenced by interaction with neighbouring communities like the Rendille. Colonial policies and mingling of cultures in the post-independent period also shaped Samburu body adornment ...


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