TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of contentsDECLARATION ivAPPROVAL vDEDICATION viACKNOWLEDGEMENT viiKEY TERM viiiABSTRACT ixCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Background to the study 11.3 Statement ofthe problem 21.4 Purpose ofthe study [general objec(ive] 2The purpose ofthis study was to investigate school dropout and the role ofgender in Kim municipality. .21.5 Specific objective 21. To find out how gender causes school dropout in Kim municipality 21.6 Research question 21.7 Significanc...
Abuse is an extremely complex phenomenon, deeply rooted in gender-based power relations. In the Abagusii community, women abuse has been and is still taking place. Quite a number of women are left either physically injured or some die out of the same. This has brought a major set-back to development within this society. Abuse includes physical, sexual, psychological and economic abuse. This study was descriptive survey which was meant to find out the forms of abuse, the causes of abuse a...
ABSTRACT Traditional Bukusu music and dance have suffered an authenticity crisis since the 20th century. This, we found out, has been as a result of globalization that has seen the adaptation and appropriation of Bukusu folk melodies and dance styles. Of significant influence on Bukusu music and dance have been the activities of colonialists, acculturation and the post- colonial socio-economic, political and cultural dynamics. Innovation and advances in media technology have also greatly impa...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine prevalent underrepresentation of women in the post conflict peacebuilding process. South Sudan which recently gained in 2011 has been experiencing a myriad of conflicts which has seen several post conflict peace building efforts. South Sudanese women have played significant roles in efforts to promote peace in the country, however, they continue to be underrepresented in formal levels their achievements have often gone unrecognized and undoc...
ABSTRACT Civil registry is an online services or agency that helps citizen to register with the government. Through their services cut across almost every disciple but in this project work, the birth, the death and marriage registration is considered. The implementation of this project work is designed using CS4 Dreamweaver (Adobe Collection Suit), PHP (Hypertext processor) scripting language and java script and MYSOL (Structural Query Language) database in other to have a robust design. �...
ABSTRACT Conflict is generally a distinctive part of human society and has far-reaching consequences on human security, peace, social and economic activities. In view of this, conflict-induced migration is increasingly becoming a global phenomenon and a behavioural response in most developing countries. Against this backdrop, this study examined conflict and migration in Bawku Municipality. Specifically, it examined the historical patterns of migration in Bawku; the relative contribution of...
ABSTRACT Governments are leveraging on the capabilities of information and communication technologies to deliver better services to citizens which break bureaucratic barriers, reduce corruption and equip staff with the right technological tools to enhance their performance. One of such innovations is the paperless port system. In recent years, port operations have evolved from the use of push trucks in the carriage of goods to advanced mechanization and computerization which has improved ser...
ABSTRACT The Hepatitis B is a viral infection caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) which is a double stranded DNA virus, a member of the Hepadnavidae family of viruses. World Health Organization estimates that about 257 million people are living with Hepatitis B virus infection. Namibia has a high prevalence of Hepatitis B infection (9%) among pregnant women and Kunene region prevalence of 8%. The researcher conducted an un-matched 2:1 case-control study to determine the associated risk factors...
ABSTRACT The study‘s main aim is to demonstrate how the Varemba people preserved their cultural activities and to unpack the reasons behind the survival of the Varemba cultural practices in Zvishavane district. The Varemba ethnic group is a distinct group in Zvishavane, this is due to their unique way of life, their cultural practices includes Komba initiation rite, Murundu, virginity testing, testing for fertility, Female genital Mutilation (FGM), Child marriages, and inheritance. Komba is...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the factors that contribute to dropout problem of pupils in primary schools in Kyabigambire sub-county, Hoima district. The study was guided by the following objectives, to investigate the economic factors that contribute to pupils’ dropout in primary schools in Kyabigambire sub-county, Hoima district, to examine the social factors that contribute to pupils’ dropout in primary schools in Kyabigambire sub-county, Hoima district and to establish the environmen...
Abstract Background: The absence of antibodies specific for the 19 kDa C-terminal domain of merozoite surface protein 1 (MSP119) has been associated with high-density malaria parasitaemia in African populations. The hypothesis that a high prevalence and/or level of anti-MSP119 antibodies that may inhibit erythrocyte invasion would be present in apparently healthy individuals who harbour a sub-microscopic malaria infection was tested in this study. Methods: Plasma samples were collected from...
ABSTRACT Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Education is a matter of concern for developed and developing countries due to the fact that most of adolescents suffered from Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) complications and problems including; teenage pregnancies, Sexual Transmitted Infection (STI‟s) including HIV/AIDS, early marriages and unsafe abortion, immoral sex including; homosexuality, sexual violence and unsafe sex are common practices among Zanzibar students. Accordingly, the o...
ABSTRACT Teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion is a major problem in Ghana, Sub-Saharan Africa and by extension the world at large. The consequences of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion are inimical to the health and well-being of Ghana’s teenage population. It leads to infant and maternal mortality, obstetric fistulas, severe bleeding, and school dropout among others. The study explored the community perspectives on curbing teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion in East Mamprusi Distri...
ABSTRACT The study explained adolescents’ sexual behaviour and their effects on their reproductive health. The study was carried out in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. A quantitative survey design was used in the study. The population of the study comprised of 68 respondents from two secondary schools in Rubaga Division all students in Senior III and IV. The number of male respondents were 34 students randomly selected from Old Kampala Mixed S.S.S and 34 female respondents, being student...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the challenges faced by families headed by children in rural areas: a case study of Bude Sub County in Mpigi district. Specific objectives of the study were to: examine the challenges faced by families headed by children in rural areas; assess the possible solutions to the problems faced by families headed by children in rural areas; establish the social challenges families headed by children in rural areas face and make recommendations ...