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Uptake of skilled birth deliveries in women of reproductive age: Results of a cross-sectional survey following implementation of free maternal services in Nyatike Sub-County, Kenya
(JMSCR, 2008-08-18)
Background: As is the trend globally, in Kenya, maternal mortality ratio remains high at 546/100,000 and
362/100,000 live births, respectively. Approximately 830 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related
complications ...
The trajectories of survival of the Mungiki Youth in Nairobi
(2012)
The numerous socio-economic challenges facing the youth in developing nations today have meant that youth must find new approaches to address these challenges and utilize what is available in their surroundings to enable ...
Silent religiosity in a snivelling nation: the role of religious institutions in promoting post-conflict reconciliation in Kenya
(2009)
This article seeks to examine the role of religious institutions in peace building, prior to and after the 2007 post-elections violence in Kenya. The author builds an argument that supports the view that religious institutions ...
Framing Freedom of Religion or Belief for Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya: The Equivalency Framework of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya
(Routledge, 2018-10-02)
Over the past years, and in the aftermath of terror attacks, religious organizations in Kenya have issued press statements which conflate discourses on war against terror, security, and freedoms of religion. Using the ...
Investigation of Optimal Temperature Distribution, Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of Friction Stir Welded Copper Alloy Joints
(Research gate, 2018)
In this work to determine the maximum temperature at weld zone by using three dimensional finite element heat
transfer model is developed by ANSYS. Copper specimens were prepared under different FSW condition, by varying ...
The position of African traditional religion in conflict prevention
(Academic Journals, 2010-02-28)
African (Traditional) and modern religions may offer African solutions to many problems of conflict in the region of Africa. This article builds a case for the use of some African religious values in modern conflict ...
A Restrictive Humanitarian Policy and the Wellbeing of the Disabled in Disasters in Kisumu County
(IGI Global, 2020-07-01)
This paper explores how PWD's well-being is realized in disaster situations in Kisumu County of Kenya. There is a significant population of 15,760 persons with disability across Kisumu County. Their well-being is protected ...
Using multimedia learning objects in public affairs classrooms: Global experiences with Hubert Project e-cases and e-studies
(Taylor & Francis, 2016-09-01)
This article describes the development and implementation of multimedia learning objects to improve the relevance of public affairs education in three national contexts: Kenya, the United States, and China (Hong Kong). We ...
The Glory is Here!’Faith Brands and Rituals of Self-Affirmation for Social Responsibility in Kenya
(2017-11-21)
Female Pentecostal-Charismatic (PC) church leadershave a quest to legitimize their leadership at all levels. This quest for acceptability and legitimacy to the congregation they lead can be daunting especially in ...
An investigation of sin and evil in African cosmology
(Academic Journals, 2009-12-31)
The research has found out that, in our world, the appalling depth and extent of human suffering is evident and very much experienced. Evil and suffering are not just philosophical and theological aspects of human existence ...