ABSTRACT Declines in world’s fertility over the last three decades have been termed by scholars and demographers as the most notable demographic change. Fertility stall has been in Kenya coming after decades of very high levels of fertility. Inconsistent with the national demographics, Murang’a County recorded an abnormal age sex pyramid during the 2009 national census. This thesis focuses on the proximate determinants of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Murang’a County. This thesis presen...
ABSTRACT Researchers have found that to achieve efficient and sustainable solid waste management, it is important to involve all stakeholders in the process. This study was conducted to investigate the influence of stakeholder participation on domestic waste management in Biashara residential area, Ruiru sub-county Kiambu County, Kenya. The study had the following objectives: To establish the influence of stakeholder participation strategies on domestic waste management, To determine the infl...
Due to the sudden transition from junior high school to senior high school as well as the transition from the conventional way of learning to distance learning, it is imperative to understand the determinants of SHS students' academic achievement. Many researchers find that study habits play a vital role as another aspect connected with academic performance. The research aim of this study focuses on the impact of study habits to academic performance as well as how students of Grade 11 STEM-...
ABSTRACT It is a well known fact that practice clarifies theory and any learning activity, especially technical oriented must be backed by both theory and practice. It is therefore important for students in various technical disciplines to undergo industrial attachment for a better understanding of the tasks and practices performed by industry professionals, improve self-confidence and have the opportunity to apply classroom theories to practical issues in the actual business setting. However...
ABSTRACT Employment policies can directly influence the performance of the organisation and in turn impact the performance of an organisation. Despite the Employment Act of Kenya of 2007, there is still a high unemployment rate of 40% in general and 70% among the youth. The study was conducted at trade unions affiliated toCentral Organisation of Trade Union (COTU), Nairobi. The study sought to establish factors influencing identification of policy gaps at the trade unions affiliated to COTU, ...
ABSTRACT The preparedness of graduates from Kenyan universities has raised questions in the job market. For instance, a large percent of graduates are believed to be unfit for the teaching jobs. In this regard, this study intended to establish the implication of academic staffing on the quality of Bachelor of Education Program in public universities in Kenya. The study employed descriptive research design hinged on comparative study methodology (Problem solving Approach) proposed by Brian Hol...
ABSTRACT Music, just like other arts requires time for practice. Despite clearly outlined objectives about practical music in the curriculum by the Ministry of Education, several music education trainees do not consistently exhibit the ‘musical’ part of their training. They give their practical music abilities, especially aural musicianship, little or no attention even after spending quality time with their instructors/teachers. This translates to relatively poor performance at assessment...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at examining transformations in masculinities in Mathira, Nyeri County in the period 1952-2014. The main objectives of the study were to explore how the Mau Mau war affected masculinities, analyse how masculinities in Mathira, Nyeri County were affected during the period when Kenya was fighting for her independence, and assess the trends in masculinities among the Agikuyu ethnic group within Mathira in the County of Nyeri. The study employed two theories; the function...
ABSTRACT The potential benefit of ICT integration in teaching and learning in schools have been widely discussed in the academic literature worldwide. In recent years in Kenya, there has been an increased progress towards the integration of ICT in teaching and learning in secondary school education. The Government of Kenya has further put in place many initiatives to enhance the same. However, studies show that ICT has not been fully adopted in teaching and learning in most secondary schools....
ABSTRACT Fertility has been and is a major determinant of population growth in Kenya. The country has witnessed increasing levels of non-marital fertility .The rates are high for the unmarried women (KDHS, 2003).While the majority of non-marital births occur to women aged 18 years and older, little is known about the factors that influence their decisions to have children out of wedlock. Hence the main objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing non-marital fertility in...
ABSTRACT Biodiversity values at forest ecosystem depend on how people use, manage and interact with the forest trees and trees outside the forest. Between 1990 and 2010 Kenya‟s forest cover significantly reduced by 6.5%. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of human activities on vegetation characteristics in Chepalungu Forest (CF). Specifically, the objectives were to establish human activities affecting vegetation in CF, determine vegetation characteristics, establish local com...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at investigating Role of women in Peace Building and Reconstruction in Mwitika Region of Kitui County, Kenya. The study sought to identify the role of both men and women in Mwitika region conflict and conflict resolution. It covered the period between 1992-2012. This study was motivated by the need to identify the role of women in conflict and conflict resolution in Mwitika region. Johan Galtung’s conflict theory was applied in the study which sought to understand t...
ABSTRACT Children affected by HIV and AIDS (CAHA) are faced with psychological, social and economic challenges among others. HIV and AIDS has compounded the situation posing more suffering to children whose parents have died of the same. Children affected by HIV and AIDS have been supported in various ways by their extended families and many other organizations. While there are a number of programmes that address the material needs of CAHA, there is less emphasis in assisting these children ...
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyse determinants of customer satisfaction of banquet services in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. The drop in influx of foreign and domestic tourists seeking for hospitality services in Kaduna State has forced hoteliers into competing for banquet events as a means of remaining in business. Customers are the focus of every successful service operations; it is important that banquet managers know what customers want in banquet service operations in order to stop the...
ABSTRACT Star rating is recognized as symbol of quality and a necessary requirement to provide precise assessment of accommodation status of upmarket hotels. In star rating, certain attributes are used as benchmark for accommodation standards of upmarket hotels. However, instances of star rating inconsistencies of upmarket hotel accommodation may not only misinform customers but lead to their dissatisfaction and inversely affect capacity utilization of room products and services. Also, the in...