ABSTRACT There has been a rapid growth in internet use in Kenya. University students are the highest users of internet in the country. This puts them at risk of becoming pathological internet users. Pathological internet use has also been found to have negative consequences on the individuals. These include problematic social relationships, poor academic performance and psychological disturbance. Studies in other countries have associated increased levels of pathological internet use among in...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the place of criticality and creativity in Staff Training and Development within the context of a rapidly changing work environment. The study was conceived within the framework of Douglass McGregor‟s Theory X and Theory Y. Theory X represents a conservative thought and work orientation in which persons think and work routinely, and mechanically. In this orientation, employees are alienated, dependent, unimaginative, and resistant to change....
ABSTRACT Relations between communities in Kenya have been at the center stage of political, social and economic debate, and the Nubians have not been an exception. Nubian community landed in various parts of Africa during the colonial period. In 1900s, many of the Nubians came into East Africa as British soldiers under the command of Fredrick Lugard. In East Africa, majority settled in Uganda and Kenya. In Kenya, the Nubians first settled mainly in Kibera, from where they dispersed to other r...
ABSTRACT Kenya has ratified and domesticated international human rights instruments on elimination of child labour by enacting local laws, drafting policies and launching programmes to reduce the phenomenon. Empirical data shows that children in Kenya and most countries around the world engage in child labour. This study set out by questioning why child labour continues despite the existence of international human rights instruments, local laws, policies and programmes in Kenya. As such, the ...
ABSTRACT Piracy is a willful theft of intellectual and creative efforts of others due to increased demand for academic books in our learning institutions. It is a social and economic menace that involves the outright reproduction and distribution of the creative works of others, for commercial purposes, without the consent of the copyright owner. The general objective of the study was to establish the determinants of book piracy in Nairobi City County. The specific objectives were to determin...
IKISIRI Utafiti huu ulidhamiria kuchunguza ~awiri wa vijana katika tamthilia teule za Kiswahili. Mtafiti amechanganua taswira mbali mbali zilizoibuka katika tamthilia hizi teule. Imebainika kuwa, taswira hizi ni kiwakilishi cha njia wanazotumia vijana kujipa mamlaka na kuyatumia, pamoja na mamlaka hayo kutumika kwao. Tasnifu hii imeonyesha kuwa, vijana wana uwezo wa kujipa mamlaka na kuyatumia sawa na wazee katikajamii. Hata hivyo, njia za kufanya hivyo ni tofauti na zile za wazee! Nadharia ...
ABSTRACT Value co-creation is a business strategy that can enhance the performance of modern hospitality firms. However, its adoption and applicability in the hotel industry more so in Kenya has not been given much attention. The aim of this research was to establish how value co-creation influences guests‟ loyalty in classified vacation hotels in Mombasa County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: find out how dialogue influences guests‟ loyalty in classified vacation hotels, deter...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the response of AIC in Masinga District to Kenyan politics. The study aimed at investigating the factors affecting the apathy of AIC to politics from 1975-2010. To accomplish this goal, the study had three objectives: to discuss the history of AIC in Masinga District and its influence to the response of AIC to politics, to analyze the perceptions of AIC members in Masinga District on the role of the Church in politics and finally to evaluate t...
ABSTRACT This study dealt with the linguistic strategies used in the teaching of English language oral skills in selected secondary schools in Kenya. The objectives upon which the study was based were: identify and describe the English language oral skills of secondary level of Form Two students as outlined in the English syllabus; find out the qualifications of the teachers of English who teach Form Two class; identify and describe strategies used in teaching oral skills in Form Two; determi...
ABSTRACT Traditional herbal medicine (THM) has been used since the ancient times and continues to play a great role in healthcare of many communities in Kenya especially the Samburu community. The species diversity of medicinal plants and access to traditional herbal medicine has little been evaluated in Kenya and among the Samburu people in particular. This study investigated species diversity of medicinal plants and access to THM among the Samburu people. It sought to identify the species r...
ABSTRACT The tourism industry has been recognized as a major industry which could help in development and poverty reduction in Kenya. This is especially through ecotourism and community-based tourism enterprises which can ensure that the local communities benefit. The purpose of this study was to explore the value of the Shompole eco- lodge to community development and how the lodge‟s presence has improved the livelihoods and the attitudes of the community towards wildlife conservation. The...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological satisfaction amongst male rugby teams in Kenyan Universities with regard to Technical and Institutional support. A descriptive survey research design was used in order to establish levels of player satisfaction amongst university rugby teams. A total sample of 91 rugby players drawn from 3 public and 4 private universities registered by the Kenya Rugby Union took part in the study. A modified version of the Athlete Satisf...
A Selected Evaluation of Phonological Teaching Materials Presented in Kenyan Form Two English Textbooks
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to explore the implications of in-group and out-group language use among Matatu crew/workers in Meru town. It sought to find out why Matatu crew use in-group and out-group language and its social implications on the passengers. The study has given structural morpho-syntactic analysis of the argot used as in-group language by the crew and related it to Kimeru, Kiswahili and English. The study targeted matatu crew at Mikinduri bus termini and their passengers...
ABSTRACT Research has shown that conventions are a high value-added industry. This can be argued that the outcome of money spent on convention facilities, convention tours, visitor stay and spending and promotion can be quantified and it is possible to see in terms of positive effects of conventions. There has been a continuous growth of convention industry, which has great potential both directly, and indirectly in delivering huge benefits in various areas including, convention center, accom...