2nd International Conference: Recent submissions
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Significance of Social Media in the Kenya Tourism industry
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The emerging significance of Social media in the tourism industry are increasing. Social media have changed the way tourists explore, search, book and experience travel. Most operations and transactions are currently ... -
THE ROLE OF THE ‘PATH’ AND THE ‘CONTAINER’ IMAGE SCHEMAS IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study of conceptual interaction has attracted the attention of many scholars in Cognitive Linguistics. Primarily, the analysis has focused on the role of image-schemas in the construction of metaphors. This study ... -
Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Farming System for livelihood improvement, “a case of Kieni East constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In many developing countries, the agriculture sector is dominant in raising incomes among the poor by as much as four times than other sectors. According to the World Bank, 2013, annual report, agriculture reduce poverty, ... -
ANALYSIS OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL CAPITALS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AMONG THE RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN COASTAL REGION OF KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Community participation in development initiatives as beneficiaries of the intended outcomes is important to the Government and development partners as implementing agencies. Community capitals which include cultural, ... -
Comparative Analysis of Compressive Strength of Bamboo Leaf Ash and Baggash Ash Concretes
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Billions tons of conventional concrete are produced yearly as well as cement which emit large tons of carbon dioxide due to huge millions of metric tons produced annually. Sequel to this, there is need to produce a ... -
EFFECTS OF GENDER STEREOTYPING ON WOMEN’S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE OF URBANIZED TURKANA WOMEN IN ELDORET TOWN-KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This study investigated the effects of gender stereotyping on urbanized Turkana women’s social development in Eldoret, Kenya. It identified the cultural factors that influence their involvement in social development. It ... -
The smart phone Revolution Has Arrived in Classroom! What Are my Options
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Smartphones can enhance universal access to education, equity, quality and efficiency in education. ICT can also play a major role in improving education management, governance and administration. While the introduction ... -
Flexibility of Interior Spaces For Low Cost Housing In Kenya: A case study of The Kibera Soweto East Housing Project in Nairobi, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Kibera is the largest slum areas in Nairobi and the largest urban slum in Africa (UN-HABITAT, 2008). It’s characterized by poorly constructed mabati (iron sheet) structures, poor-drainage systems, and lack of clean ... -
THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF NATION AND STANDARD NEWSPAPERS IN CREATING AWARENESS ON FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AMONG RESIDENTS OF EMBAKASI EAST SUB COUNTY, NAIROBI
(Machakos University, 2019-04)After the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010 and the inception of devolution in 2013, it was necessary for Kenyans to understand the functions of the devolved units. Media, through educational role is one of the ... -
Change point analysis in the generalized Pareto distribution
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The general goal of data statistical analysis is to find a near perfect translation to reality such that minimal information is lost in the approximating model. In this paper change point problem is viewed as a model ... -
Influence of Afrocentric Evaluation Methods on Societal Norms Among Secondary School Learners in Meru County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The school system is expected to inculcate desirable societal norms in the learners. However, cases of unacceptable norms such as immorality, destruction of property, riots, strikes, drug abuse and disrespect for authority ... -
Kenyan Curriculum and Self-reliance: A Decolonizing Perspective
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Education is meant to develop capacity and enable members of society to become productive. African indigenous education systems inculcated self-reliance among members of society and every individual had a specific defined ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON STUDENT-TEACHERS’ ACQUISITION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE DURING TEACHING PRACTICE EXERCISE. A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF EMBU.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Teaching practice gives student -teachers an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge. The student- teacher is able to interact with school administration, teachers and learners as well as non- ... -
GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND PROMOTION OF CHILD FRIENDLY SCHOOLS MODEL
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The aim of this paper was to explore how good governance practices by school boards of management can promote the achievement of the components of child friendly (CFS) model in primary schools in lower zones of Embu County. ... -
Determinants of Participation of Young Farmers with and without Disability in Capacity building Programs Designed for the Public in Uganda
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Participation of young farmers with disabilities in agricultural capacity-building programs in their communities is important as poverty reduction strategy in people with disabilities in Uganda. This research study ... -
INFLUENCE OF BUDGET EFFICACY ON HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The purpose of this study is to find out whether Budget Efficacy influences household effects under Fiscally Decentralized economy as it is today in Kenya. The study was anchored on the theory of fiscal federalism and ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND INNOVATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) REVIEW FROM THEORETICAL LITERATURE
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) sector plays an increasingly important role in many economies in the world. Innovation is an important issue for many SMEs. Entrepreneurial skills as the skills needed to develop ... -
Welfare Initiatives and their Roles on Job Stability of Catering Employees in Selected Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study sought to establish welfare initiatives and their roles on job stability of catering employees in selected universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study covered aspects of efforts, programs, services, ... -
Assessing Skills Supply and Youth Employability in Kenya: secondary school education graduates training (miss-) match with Mumias Sugar Company labour market needs
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In recent years concerns have arisen about growing disparities between education and labour market needs with new focus on the roles of both quantity and quality of human capital in the development process. This study ...
