Journal Articles (HSS): Recent submissions
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Socio-Economic Determinants of Diarrhea Occurrence Among Children Under Five Years Old in Kenyan Slums: A Case Study of Korogocho, In Nairobi County, Kenya
(World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2024-09)According to the recent world estimates, children below the age of five years are in most cases at a very high risk of contracting diarrhea infections. The socio-economic characteristics of the caregivers and the households ... -
Characterization of Small Scale Farmers’ Low Levels of Adoption to Crop Insurance as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Variability in Nyandarua County of Kenya.
(Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2021-08)Kenya is one of the many countries in Sub Saharan Africa affected by climate variability and its related hazards due to changes in temperature and variations in rainfall in most parts of the country. The present study has ... -
Constraints and Opportunities for Greenhouse Farming Technology as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Variability by Smallholder Farmers of Nyandarua County of Kenya
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2021-05)Nyandarua County of Kenya has been for a long time, manifested itself as one of the major food baskets in the country. This is because of its high and sustainable output in crop farming i.e., maize, Irish potatoes, wheat, ... -
ASSESSMENT OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND MAIZE CROP FARMING IN NYANDARUA COUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, 2023)Crop farming is crucial to the livelihoods of communities living in the rural areas of Kenya. The sector largely depends on climatic variables such as rainfall for optimum crop output. This article presents the analysis, ... -
Indigenous Weather Forecasting Methods among the Kikuyu Community of Kenya
(Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2025-11)Purpose: This study aimed to identify and document the indigenous knowledge used by the Kikuyu community of Kenya to forecast weather events. Methodology: The study involved farmers and agricultural officers from Murang’a, ... -
A Discursive Analysis of the Treatment of English and Indigenous Languages in Post-colonial Language Policies in Kenya
(LANGUAGE CIRCLE, 2025-10)This article investigates the treatment of English and Indigenous languages in the context of postcolonial language policies in Kenya, utilizing Critical Discourse Analysis as its primary methodological approach. Focusing ... -
Effects of County Government Transparency Branding Strategy on Small and Medium Enterprises Satisfaction in Bungoma County, Kenya
(American Journal of Industrial and Business Management,, 2025)Government transparency branding strategies are increasingly recognized as critical tools for enhancing stakeholder satisfaction, particularly within decentralized governance systems where counties play a central role ... -
Effect of Target Setting on Organizational Performance: A Focus of Murang’a County Government, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2025)In an era where public sector institutions worldwide are under increasing pressure to demonstrate efficiency, transparency, and results, performance management frameworks such as target setting have become essential tools ... -
A Negotiation Process between Postmodern Worship Practices and Traditional Worship Practices in Selected Anglican Churches in Muranga County, Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, 2014)Religious postmodernism is a philosophical method that attempts to analyze the present as it occurs on matters of doctrine, faith and practice particularly the view that no religion or religious view is absolutely right ... -
Circumcision Contestation Among African Christians in the Advent of a Rejuvenation of African Cultural Practices
(International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, 2024)Circumcision among many African communities is a vital and common rite of passage. Traditionally the rite was performed on both male and female teenagers but with the coming of the Europeans and the conversion of African ... -
Cultural Revival Among Kikuyu Christians: Impact and Implications in the 21st Century
(Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024)The Kikuyu people were exposed to Christianity in the year 1900 following the arrival of Reverend McGregor. Subsequently, an overwhelming majority of individuals have adopted Christianity, with more than 90% identifying ... -
The Marriage Debate Among African Christians in the 21st Century: Tradition, Faith, and Emerging Realities
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2025)Africans life revolves around survival of the self and the race. Nothing guarantees this survival better than marriage. In many African communities, marriage which is primary a union with partners of the opposite sex, is ... -
Allure of Pentecostalism in Mainstream Churches in the Wake of the Commoditization of the Gospel.
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews., 2025)Commoditization of the Gospel and the rise of prosperity Gospel have altered the Christian dogma. Principles such as humility, poverty and solemnity have been replaced with opulence and charisma. Human suffering including ... -
UWINGI-TAALUMA WA BEMBELEZI ZA WASWAHILI
(Eastern Africa Journal of Kiswahili, 2025)Dhana ya uwingi-taaluma ina maana ya kuunganisha au kuhusisha ujuzi anuwai wa kitaaluma katika mtazamo wa mada au tatizo. Mkabala wa uwingi-taaluma hulenga kueleza tatizo nje ya mipaka ya kawaida kwa kuungwa mkono na ... -
Uchunguzi wa Kiaktantia wa Matangazo ya Biashara ya Kampuni ya Safaricom
(Taaluma. Jarida la Chakita., 2023)Uchanganuzi wa matangazo ya biashara umefanywa kwa kina. Baadhi ya wataalamu wamechunguza lugha na ishara mbalimbali wakiongozwa na Nadharia za Kisemiotiki. Makala hii inachukua mkondo tofauti kwa kuchanganua matangazo ya ... -
WhatsApp and participation in sexual and reproductive health for women with disabilities in Nairobi
(Feminist Media Studies, 2025)Socio-cultural, political and legal practices hinder women with disabilities from accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information. This paper assesses the use of WhatsApp for sharing SRH information among ... -
Vernacular Radio Stations and Inclusive Education in Marginalized Communities in Kenya
(Review Of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 2022)This paper addresses a qualitative research project concerning the role of vernacular radio in promoting inclusive education among rural communities in Kenya. It suggests that the media plays a crucial role in highlighting ... -
The Role of Vernacular Radio in Climate Change Information Dissemination in Semi-Arid Areas in Kenya
(African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research (AMJR)., 2018)Frequent exposure to climate change makes the livelihoods of communities living in arid and semi-arid environments in Kenya vulnerable. These communities need access to climate information and support services, especially ... -
Integrated Marketing Communication Strategies and Rebranding of Telkom Kenya
(International Journal of Communication and Public Relation, 2023)Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the effectiveness of integrated marketing communication strategies on rebranding of Telkom Kenya from Orange. Methodology: Questionnaires and interview guides were used ... -
Influence Of The Hashtag Context On Public Opinion Formation On Sociopolitical Issues In Kenya
(Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine how the context in which a hashtag is formulated the influences public opinion formation on sociopolitical issues in Kenya Methodology: The study adopted descriptive and ...