ABSTRACT As Graham Hough in his famous book An Essay on Criticism (1966: a, pp 10 & 14) has rightly observed, there are two categories ofliterary theories namely: (a) moral theories, i.e those that are concerned primarily with what literature is for; and (b) formal theories, i.e. those that are concerned primarily with what it is.. The first see literature as part of human activity in general while the other see literature as a self-contained activity. However, the two types are not mutually ...
ABSTRACT This study examines the resilience strategies of adolescent girls in Nima, a suburb of Accra against teenage pregnancy. Specifically, it sought to find out the resilience pathways of adolescent girls against teenage pregnancy, determine the factors which influenced the resilience decision making process of these adolescent girls, examine the factors which help in building resilience and finally, understand the socio-cultural and economic factors which promote the building of resilien...
The conflicts in South Sudan have brought more suffering and agony to the citizens than the peace they hoped for. This conflict has resulted to destruction of property, low investment in the country, unemployment and poverty. This has led to the establishment of numerous humanitarian organizations with the primary aim of nation building. This study looked at the role these humanitarian organizations play in nation building with reference to Catholic Organization for Relief and Developmen...
ABSTRACT The study was aimed at establishing the factors that contribute to high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Mbarara district. Across sectional study was used to establish the above factor using questionnaires, observation, personal interviews, and documentations. During the study, the findings were; most of the individuals 28 (50%) interviewed suggested that they would not die alone while students preferred joining NGO’s if tested positive. 28 (50%) of the individuals were in...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the enrollment of pupils of Eldama Ravine nursery school in Kolbatek district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the enrollment of pupils in regards to, introduction of free primary education, poverty, lack of government regulation, lack of a standardized curriculum and poor health and nutrition. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the public respondents and interviews with the teachers. ...
Abstract: Besides soil replenishment through manure application , the zero grazing production system also contributes towards smallholders' standards of living and poverty reduction. Its benefits are many and substantial; in western Kenya, the livestock farmers have adopted it. However, factors influencing its adoption are not known. It is also not certain whether the livestock farmers who practice zero grazing are knowledgeable of the cattle reproductive parameters or not which is key to ze...