Browsing Theses & Dissertations by Subject "Kenya"
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Beliefs on Nyawawa Spirits among the Luo in Kisumu West and Rangwe Sub-Counties, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)In the traditional African religion, the concept of spirits is widespread. This is because Africans believe in, recognize, and accept the existence of spirits. The spirits sometimes use material objects as temporary abode ... -
Challenges and Management Strategies of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder : a case Study of Lutheran Special School for the Mentally Challenged, Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2015)The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder is rising in prevalence worldwide which has propelled leaders to develop a strategic plan to care for children and families affected by Autism in all nations. Despite studies and ... -
Counselling Types and their Effectiveness in Management of Teenage Pregnancies in Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2022)The role of Guidance and Counselling in making informed choices cannot be overemphasized. Although institutional-based Guidance and Counselling was introduced to equip learners with the skills of making informed decisions ... -
Determinants of Contraception among Women of Reproductive Age in the Health and Demographic Surveillance System of Rural Siaya County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Contraception aims to control child bearing, timing, and spacing. It has been shown to have good maternal and infant health outcome. This effects the achievement of the third Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) by ... -
Determinants of Diarrheal Cases among Children under five Years in Households using Domestic Water in Kangemi, Nairobi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Gastrointestinal illnesses known as diarrheal diseases cause loose, watery stools to flow more than three times each day. Inadequate sanitation and hygiene, tainted drinking water, and other factors contribute to the ... -
Effects of Formative Assessment Classroom Teaching Strategy (Facts) on Mathematics Academic Achievement and Effective Learning in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
(2015)The focus of the study was to determine the effects of teaching strategy called ‘Formative Assessment Classroom Teaching Strategy ( FACTS) on primary school mathematics academic achievements and effective learning ,more ... -
Effects of Parental Attitudes and Their Level of Involvement in the Learning of Mentally Challenge Learners in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)While earlier studies indicated that parents of children who are mentally challenged participate less in making decision and are less involved in provision of school requirements, no study was done in Rachuonyo North ... -
Factors Influencing Academic Performance of Class Seven Learners with Visual Impairment into Two Selected Special Schools in Siaya and Kisumu Counties, Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2015)The education of all children regardless of their abilities/disabilities is a right as enshrined in international and national conventions and legal provision. Children with special needs get disadvantaged because their ... -
Factors Influencing Parental Choice Between Private and Public Primary School in Homabay County,Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)Kenyan government launched Free Primary Education (FPE) in 2003 to make schooling affordable to all parents, but less attention has been paid to the quality assurance and equity of the education system. Studies have indicated ... -
Financing Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya: A Dynamic Panel Approach
(JOOUST, 2022)Globally, the manufacturing industry is a crucial engine for sustaining economic growth and development. However, in Kenya, the sector’s contribution the economy has stagnated at 10% of the gross domestic product (GDP), ... -
Influence of Accounting Security Threats on the Relationship between Computerized Financial Systems and Audit Risk Management in Public Institutions
(JOOUST, 2019)The rapid change in information technology, the wide spread of user-friendly systems and the great desire of organizations to acquire and implement up-to-date computerized financial systems and software's. ... -
Influence of Competitive Strategies on Performance of Commercial Banks
(JOOUST, 2022)The volatility nature of the business environment mandates the use of competitive strategies in order to compete. This necessitates the adoption of competitive strategies by financial institutions in order to remain ... -
Influence of Farm Inputs Subsidy on Agricultural Productivity by Small Scale Farmers in Alego Usonga Sub County, Siaya County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)To boost agricultural output and food security, the Kenyan government has given farmers agricultural subsidies since 2004. Alego Usonga does not have access to or use agricultural inputs since most farmers in the study ... -
Influence of Self-Determination on Mathematics Achievement Among Students in Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2019)Achievement in Mathematics is a challenge to students at secondary school level in Kenya. One of the major millennium goals of republic of Kenya is to be industrialized by year 2030. This goal can be achieved by ... -
Influence of Self-Esteem and Selected Demographic Variables on Job Satisfaction of Public Secondary School Teachers in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2018)Job satisfaction is a globally important factor in determining organizational climate and subsequent worker productivity. In Kenya, job dissatisfaction is a major concern as evidenced by teacher ... -
Integrating Engagement Theory in Usability Evaluation Framework for the Design and Development of Health Information Systems.
(JOOUST, 2022)Usability is often ignored; many software developers focus on the functionalities and give little thought to the usability. This hinders the users and also damages the reputation of developers and the softwares. Such systems ... -
Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Covid-19 Preventive Measures among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Kisumu and Siaya Counties
(JOOUST, 2022)Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection can lead to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women. To curb the spread of COVID-19, World health organization (WHO) recommended a series of preventive measures. ... -
Microbial Load Assessment of Edible Termites (Macrotermes Spp) Traded In Open Air Markets for Food Safety
(JOOUST, 2022)Edible termites and other have long been a delicacy in Zambia and the rest of Africa. Most of the consumed insects are wild harvested and traded in open air markets where they fetch a decent price. Due to their innate ... -
Nutritional Composition, Microbiological Assessment, Shelf-Life and Sensory Properties of Wheat Muffins Enriched With African Emperor Moth (Gonimbrasia Zambesina, W) Caterpillar(S) Flour
(JOOUST, 2023)Protein malnutrition is a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. However, a cheap source of protein (Gonimbrasia zambesina caterpillars) is currently underutilized in the coastal region of Kenya. The study aimed to promote the ... -
Patient’s Self-Referral Decongestion Model
(JOOUST, 2023)