ABSTRACT After land reform program in Zimbabwe, wheat production has been on a declining trend, with several constraints being identified hindering wheat production. These include the land policy, wheat pricing policy, high irrigation costs and government protection policies on consumers. As a result farmers have been dropping out of wheat production as it’s no longer a profitable crop to grow. This study is aimed at identifying and quantifying the socioeconomic factors affecting wheat pro...
ABSTRACT King’s Teachers Booking system is currently new online platform aimed to provide a modern user friendly, secured, available, reliable and ‘open market place’ where students and private schools will choose private teachers based on merit and relevance to their tuition or academic needs. Hence, the system is meant to offer an online booking of private teachers. The system is expected to simplify the method of finding an actual offline private teachers (Not Online learning) at any...
Abstract Efforts in improving the public sector efficiency and effectiveness can subsequently lead to improved public service delivery by maximising value for money through results based management system which the Zimbabwean Government introduced to all local authorities in 2014 for enhancement of service delivery efficiency as local authorities were deteriorating in terms of service delivery despite the fact that they are planning authorities. . However the results had not been realizes as...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence management of students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub-county, Kitui County. Kenya. The objectives of the study were to; to establish the influence of student personality on management of students’ discipline in public secondary schools, to establish the influence of school related factors on management of students’ discipline in public secondary schools, to determine the influence ...
ABSTRACT The emergence of android mobile applications has allowed small and large organizations to market their services effectively and efficiently in both domestic and international markets. The problem that led to the development of the system was poor communication between the organization and clients and also there was excessive use of paper work. Furthermore, some clients were not committed to their reservations there have been made as result of this the organization was left without c...
Abstract: Maasai language has 22 dialects whose noun parallel varies phonologically. This short work describes the phonological processes causing the variation across the dialects of this language. Maasai noun synonyms are either allomorphs or allomorph composites whose structural differences arise from the interaction between the constituent phonemes. The objectives of the work were to identify noun parallels in the various dialects and identifying the various rules governing the phonologica...
ABSTRACT The dissertation explores transformed gender relations for personal development in The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) of Masvingo South Province by investigating leadership history from its formation in 1909 to the present. Chapter 1 investigates the historical background of the problem, unequal representation of female church members in leadership positions and decision-making boards. This tradition is against transformed gender relations between females and males in the church....
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of alcoholism on the youths of Roka location, in Kilifi County. The study was guided by the research objectives which were; to identify the causes of alcoholism among the youths, to analyze the effects of alcoholism among the youths, to find out the measures that can be initiated to deal with the problem of alcoholism among the youths. The study will be of great significance as the effort to address alcoholism is the key for the co...
ABSTRACT The study explores how both men and women are framed in the music of two contemporary artistes in Zimbabwe— that is Alick Macheso and Lady Squanda. The specific objectives were to determine how men and women are framed in the music of Lady Squanda and Macheso. Grounded in the cultural studies research tradition, the study utilises the qualitative research approach. Purposively selected songs were subjected to critical discourse analysis. In-depth interviews were also conducted wi...
IKISIRI Utafiti huu umechunguza ufumbaji katika riwaya mbili za Katama Mkangi: Mafuta na Walenisi. Utafiti huu umelenga: Kwanza, kubainisha aina mbalimbali za ubunifu wa ufumbaji uliojitokeza katika riwaya ya Mafuta na Walenisi. Pili, kudhihirisha jinsi ufumbaji ulivyotumiwa na mwandishi kama kichocheo cha zinduko katika riwaya ya Mafuta na Walenisi. Tatu, kudhihirisha namna ufumbaji umeendeleza au kukwamiza usawiri wa wahusika wa mtunzi. Nne, kutathimini jinsi mazingira ya mwandishi yalivyoc...
Abstract The study is given impetus by the idea that there are conflicting statements surrounding the formulation and implementation of the 2007 National Culture Policy of Zimbabwe. The study reviews the 2007 National Culture Policy of Zimbabwe document, inorder to expose the challenges in the formulation and implementation of the policy so as to map the way forward. The study is guided by the by Neo Marxist Critique theory of hegemony and ideology. The theories are important in this study b...
ABSTRACT Provision of university education to qualified Kenyans is fundamental to the success of the Government’s overall sustainable development strategy. Academic achievement plays a significant role in assuring quality education. University students have a similar characterized life trend full of intrapersonal conflicts. This is caused by the usual ways of modeling and ensuring they stay relevant to the demands of others and the environment. As a result, undesirable outcomes such as frus...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore the roles horizontal communication in enhancing customer satisfaction in organizations 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 par...
ABSTRACT Adult criminal behavior is one of the vices that affect society. Various initiatives have been proposed to address it. However, most of the initiatives are not clear in their consideration of religion in general, and Christianity in particular with reference to their role in addressing this vice. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the role of Christianity in the transformation of adult criminal behaviour in Kakamega Main and Women prisons. To do this, the study sought to find...
IKISIRI Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa ni kuchunguza matumizi ya Kiswahili katika ufunzaji na ujifunzaji wa shule za chekechea. Utafiti ulifanywa katika Manispaa ya Webuye katika Wilaya ya Bungoma Mashariki, Mkoani Magharibi nchini Kenya. Sampuli ya watafitiwa iliteuliwa kwa kutumia mbinu za mfumo sahili na njia nasibu sahili. Idadi ya wasimamizi 19, walimu 19 na wazazi 19 wa shule za chekechea walikuwa sehemu ya sampuli. Data ilikusanywa kupitia hojaji, masaili na kiongozi cha uchunzaji. ...