Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Oral media as an alternative communication strategy in campaigns against female circumcision among Abagusii community of Kisii county
(Maseno University, 2018)The prevalence rate of female circumcision among the Abagusii community is over 96% whereby the rural areas of Kisii County are largely affected. These statistics are recorded after the use of mainstream media in campaigns ... -
Lexico-pragmatic interpretation of conflict management in the 2013 Kenyan presidential campaign speeches in Tarakwa, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Kenya’s elections have been marred with conflict since 1992, with Tarakwa being hit the most. However, in 2013, conflict was contained. While conflict management in 2013 was attributed to many factors, the role ... -
Portrait of displacement, migration and Transculturalism in the novels of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT The socio-cultural patterns of the twenty first-century have increased people’s mobility across the planet. The cultural complexities and interactions that these combined factors generate seem to foster an emerging ... -
The socio-cultural and theological context of the double rite of passage in Nomiya church in Rarieda sub-county, Siaya county
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Rites of passage are a universal phenomenon marked by transitions during major life changes. In the Nomiya Church (NC), circumcision and baptism as religious rites of initiation are simultaneously performed on ... -
An investigation of small christian communities and evangelizaton in the catholic church in Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Small Christian Communities (SCCs) embody fundamental features of the ecclesiology of Vatican II which encourages sharing and participation of all church members. SCCs serve as the family cell of the church where ... -
The implementation and the effectiveness of the anti-corruption programme of the anglican church of Kenya in Maseno North diocese
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Corruption is a global problem which has affected many countries. Responding to it has required action from all, both at the international level, and also at the national level. In Kenya, the response is by both ... -
Effects of rainfall variability on farming activities in Machakos sub county, Kenya
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Perceptions of stakeholders on influence of induction on newly qualified secondary school teachers’ performance in curricular and co-curricular activities in Awendo sub-county,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Induction of Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) is a requirement by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Its intent is to enhance NQTs professional competencies. Worldwide studies have revealed that teachers who are inducted ... -
Phenotypic variation in morphology, yield and seed quality in selected accessions of leafy Amaranths
(Maseno University, 2017)Vegetable amaranths are highly valued for being rich in proteins and micronutrients such as iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin A. In spite of the crop’s exceptional nutritional qualities, very little effort has ... -
Effect of physicochemical factors and dyke on conservation of Oreochromis esculentus and Oreochromis variabilis in lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Lake Victoria witnessed mass extinction of native fish species that coincided with introductions of Lates niloticus and Oreochromis niloticus about five decades ago. Small populations of O. esculentus and O. variabilis ... -
The Nature of Dholuo Consonant Harmony
(Maseno University, 2017)Consonant harmony is complex phonological process which requires a theory-informed descriptive analysis to determine its occurrence patterns. Consonant harmony has previously been studied as an assimilatory process that ...