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Colonialism and The Agikuyu Women’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems on Food Crop Production in Kiambu, Kenya, 1902-1963.
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The interaction between the European colonialist in Kenya and the Agikuyu people influenced the indigenous Knowledge systems related to food crop production. Particularly, the introduction colonial policies and practices ... -
Relationship Between Parenting Practices and Behavior Outcomes Among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Parenting practices are crucial in the development of a holistic personality and an individual who is intellectually, emotionally, socially and morally competent. A stimulating parental environment provides quality ... -
Education and Ethics: A Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Kenyan Education System
(Chuka University, 2019-09)One of the objectives of education is to promote ethical behaviour among learners. The African educational system inculcated ethics among members of society and produced ethically upright individuals for generations. With ... -
Social Media Discourse of Chuka University Students on Whatsapp Platforms
(2019-09)Social media influences the way people communicate with one another and it is gaining popularity owing to the technological milestones made in the world of communication. As people communicate via social media interaction ... -
Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fed on Oilseed meals with Crude Papain Enzyme
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The greatest challenge to increased aquaculture production in Kenya is the high cost of fish feed. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing fish meal with oilseed meals and improving the ... -
Influence of Family Life Knowledge on Marriages in Meru County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)A satisfactory marriage is desirable but studies indicate that many people are dissatisfied in their marriages as reflected by broken families, single parent homes, violence in marriages and widespread misery in families. ... -
Strategies of Water Resource users Associations in Promoting Sustainable Water Projects: A Case of Tana Catchment Area, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Sustainability of Water Supply initiatives have been launched around the world with the aim of managing water resources. In Kenya, the enactment of the Water Act 2002 and its subsequent revision in 2016, introduced the ... -
Audience perception of vernacular television contribution to social development: the case of Baite TV in Meru, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-12)Television is today the most pervasive mass medium worldwide. The contribution and influence of mass media in the daily lives of audiences cannot be gainsaid. Vernacular television channels are a new phenomenon in the ... -
A spatial multi-criteria analysis of land use, land cover and climate changes on wildlife ecosystems planning and management in Meru conservation area
(Chuka University, 2018)Protected areas are recognized as among the most effective tools that have protected the wildlife species from extinction and human induced threats. However, despite the establishment and spread of these protected areas ... -
Inculcation of Societal Norms in School System in Meru County, Kenya: An Afrocentric Perspective
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Modern societies have entrusted schools as key socializing agents. The school system is expected to inculcate positive societal norms into the learners. However, cases of negative behaviors that do not conform to acceptable ... -
Consumers’ Uses and Gratifications of Commercial Websites Advertising in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Commercial websites can be considered as ways of promoting businesses whereby companies use online advertising in order to focus on ways of increasing the sales of a service or a product. Practitioners and researchers are ... -
Non-Equivalence in The Kĩkamba Bible Translation Eunice Nthenya Mũsyoka
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Translation is encoding the meaning and forms in the target language by means of the decoded meaning and form of the source language. It involves the rendering of a source language text into the target text so as to ensure ... -
Ad-Theatre Techniques: Motifs of Orality and Popular Culture in Kenya’s Radio
(Chuka University, 2019-09)This is a study of theatre by its persuasive function in commercial contexts. Specifically the study is a critique of the influences of orality and popular culture on audiences in commercial set ups as evident in dramas ... -
Assessment of Peace Building Strategies Employed by The Presbyterian Church of East Africa in Enhancing Inter-Ethnic Harmony in Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Ethnic conflicts remain the biggest setback to the development of many African nations and Kenya is not an exception. The Church has a mandate to make use of her divine mission in building peace and fostering reconciliation ... -
Kenyan Education System And Self-Reliance: A Decolonizing Perspective
(Chuka University, 2019-09)Education is meant to develop capacity and enhance productivity among members of society. African indigenous education systems inculcated self-reliance among members of society and every individual had a specific role. The ...
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