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A History of The Presbyterian Church Of East Africa in The Eastern Region (1915 To 2022)
(Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024-11-16) Lucy Muthoni Mwindi; Dickson Nkonge Kagema; Caroline Mucece Kithinji
The study sought to determine the impact of the Presbyterian Church of
East Africa in the Eastern Region from 1915 to 2022. PCEA was introduced in
the Eastern Region by the Church of Scotland Mission (CSM) in 1915. The
Eastern Region was the third mission area after Kikuyu and Tumutumu. Their
mission strategy was holistic in nature, combining evangelism, education,
medical and industrial work. Since its inception, PCEA has been involved in
transforming the socio-political and economic lives of people in the Eastern
Region. There is a paucity of scholarly work on the impact of other
missionaries like the Methodists, the Roman Catholics and the Anglicans in
Meru, but that of PCEA is conspicuously missing. Thus, there is a need for
this kind of study. Data was collected by descriptive survey research design.
Data was collected and analysed from 376 church members, 53 church
ministers and 9 presbytery moderators. The study established that PCEA has
had both negative and positive impacts on the transformation of the people
in the Eastern Region. The study recommends that PCEA should improve on
the management and supervision of its institutions to ensure they serve the
purpose for which they were established.
Impact of supply chain quality assurance on performance of Kenyan education ministry state agencies: An empirical analysis
(Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics, 2024-11-15) Jeremiah Kiio Nthusi; Noor Ismail; Miriam Thogori; Charles K. Ndeto
Purpose: This study examines the effect of supply
chain quality assurance on the performance of state agencies
under Kenya's Ministry of Education. Methodology: A
descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Data
was collected through questionnaires from a sample of 212 staff
members across 8 state agencies, selected using stratified
purposive sampling. Both descriptive and inferential statistics
were used for analysis. Results: The findings revealed that state
agencies did not effectively embrace supply chain quality
assurance practices. A strong positive correlation was found
between supply chain quality assurance and agency
performance. The ineffective implementation of quality
assurance was identified as a critical factor in the declining
performance of these agencies. Theoretical contribution: This
study contributes to the literature on supply chain quality
management in the public sector, particularly in developing
countries. It provides empirical evidence supporting the
Expectation Confirmation Theory in the context of educational
institutions. Practical implications: The study recommends that
state
agencies in Kenya's education sector prioritize
implementing supply chain quality assurance practices,
including ISO certification and staff training, to improve their
overall performance and service delivery.
Causes Of Environmental Degradation In Chuka Igambang`Ombe Sub-County, Kenya
(Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology, 2024-09-14) Sarah Kagendo Gitonga; Dickson Nkonge Kagema(; Jonathan Kathenge
This study investigated the causes of environmental degradation in Chuka
Igambang’ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Environmental
degradation, characterised by deforestation, pollution, and soil erosion,
poses significant threats to ecosystems and human well-being.
Environmental challenges persist despite the Catholic Church's active
participation in conservation efforts such as tree planting, river
rehabilitation, soil conservation, and awareness campaigns. Identifying the
underlying factors is crucial for developing effective interventions. The
study employed a descriptive survey design targeting a population of
15,574 Church members. A sample size of 389 participants was selected,
including ten priests, ten development committee members, 86 youths, 98
members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA), and 175 members of the
Catholic Women Association (CWA). Data was collected through interviews
and questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings
revealed that deforestation, pollution, improper waste disposal,
overgrazing, lack of environmental knowledge, and encroachment on
natural habitats were crucial factors contributing to environmental
degradation in the region. The study concludes that these factors and
inadequate management strategies exacerbate degradation. It is
recommended that the government and stakeholders enforce stricter
regulations against deforestation, promote environmental education, and
enhance waste management practices to mitigate these effects.
Assessment of the socio-political and economic impact of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa in the Eastern region from 1915 to 2022
(Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024-09-20) Lucy Muthoni Mwindi; Dickson Nkonge Kagema(2); Caroline Mucece Kithinji
The study sought to determine the impact of the Presbyterian Church of
East Africa in the Eastern Region from 1915 to 2022. PCEA was introduced in
the Eastern Region by the Church of Scotland Mission (CSM) in 1915. The
Eastern Region was the third mission area after Kikuyu and Tumutumu. Their
mission strategy was holistic in nature, combining evangelism, education,
medical and industrial work. Since its inception, PCEA has been involved in
transforming the socio-political and economic lives of people in the Eastern
Region. There is a paucity of scholarly work on the impact of other
missionaries like the Methodists, the Roman Catholics and the Anglicans in
Meru, but that of PCEA is conspicuously missing. Thus, there is a need for
this kind of study. Data was collected by descriptive survey research design.
Data was collected and analysed from 376 church members, 53 church
ministers and 9 presbytery moderators. The study established that PCEA has
had both negative and positive impacts on the transformation of the people
in the Eastern Region. The study recommends that PCEA should improve on
the management and supervision of its institutions to ensure they serve the
purpose for which they were established.
Land use/land cover changes due to gold mining in the Singida region, central Tanzania: environmental and socio‑economic implications
(Environ Monit Assess, 2025-03-17) Azaria Stephano Lameck; Brian Rotich; Abdalrahman Ahmed; Harison Kipkulei; Silvester Raymond Mnyawi; Kornel Czimber
This study explored the land use and land
cover (LULC) changes (1995–2023) in the gold min-
ing hotspots of Mang’onyi, Sambaru, and Londoni in
the Singida region of Tanzania. The study integrated
remote sensing (RS) to evaluate the LULC transi-
tions with social survey assessments (83 respond-
ents) to determine the resident’s perceptions of the
environmental, social, and economic implications of
mining bridging technical data with socio-economic
realities. Supervised classification of Landsat images was conducted using the random forest (RF) classifier
to generate LULC maps with five classes (bareland,
agricultural land, forest, built-up, and shrubs and
grasses), followed by an analysis to identify LULC
change trends. The results showed an overall increase
in agricultural land 168.51 km2 (587.55%), bareland
7.70 km2 (121.45%), and built-up areas 0.55 km2
(134.15%), while forest and shrubs and grasses areas
declined by 97.67 km2 (− 72.59%) and 79.09 km2
(− 43.49%), respectively. A social survey assessment
revealed residents perceived environmental (defor-
estation, biodiversity loss, land degradation, water,
air, soil pollution), social (occupational hazards,
land use conflicts, negative effects on livelihoods
and culture, discrimination, child labor, community
displacement), and economic (improved housing,
infrastructural development, job creation, economy
boost, improved access to services) impacts result-
ing from mining activities. Our findings underscore