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THE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM ON THE INDIGENOUS CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES AMONG THE KIPSIGIS AND THE ABAGUSII OF KENYA 1905- 1963
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The colonial-led strategies greatly impacted the Indigenous Conflict Resolution strategies by undermining the crucial role of the informal conflict resolution strategies among the Kipsigis and the Abagusii communities. ... -
ANALYSIS OF CROSS-METAPHORICAL COHERENCE IN G𝑰̃CHUKA SOCIAL DISCOURSE
(Chuka University, 2022-09)ABSTRACT This study analyzed the different metaphors used in various G𝑖̃chuka speech events with particular focus on coherence in metaphors and the influence of social context on metaphor use. The aim of this study was ... -
MABADILIKO YA HADITHI FUPI TEULE ZA KISWAHILI: MKABALA WA USASALEO
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The aim of this research was to investigate how some selected short stories have changed due to postmodernism. It reflected on the effects of postmodernism on the original Kiswahili short story. Because the changes due to ... -
MOTIFU YA SIRI KATIKA KAZI TEULE ZA NATHARI ZA FASIHI YA KISWAHILI
(Chuka University, 2022-09)ABSTRACT Motif is an important aspect in literature. Motif is an element that involves the repetition of a certain idea or a theme in literal works like the novel, play, poems and oral literature. This study aimed at ... -
STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL, AND SURFACE POTENTIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF NICKEL, ZINC DOPED MAGNESIUM FERRITES SYNTHESIZED USING SOL-GEL AUTO-COMBUSTION METHOD
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Nano-sized spinel ferrites have attracted heightened scientific focus due to their interesting structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and electrical properties. Metal substitution in the structural equation of the ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF Tamarindus indica EXTRACTS AGAINST Fusarium oxysporum AND Xanthomonas campestris
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Plant pathogens are a major threat to biodiversity and food security worldwide. They cause severe losses or damage to crops, thereby significantly reducing the quality and quantity of agricultural commodities. Bacteria and ... -
INFLUENCE OF SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS ON STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAARA SUB-COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA AGNES KENDI
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Education plays a significant function in national development as well as influencing the socio-economic growth of any given country. The government of Kenya has made a significant milestone in ensuring a 100% transition ... -
EFFECTS OF PEOPLE-TECHNOLOGY INTERACTIONS ON SERVICE INNOVATION IN STAR RATED HOTELS IN NYERI COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Recently hotels have incorporated technologies to enhance profitability realized through efficiency in operation, reduced cost of production and improved service quality. Developed countries have integrated people and ... -
A HISTORICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF COLONIALISM IN THE PERSISTENCE OF FEMALE CIRCUMCISION AMONG THE ABAGUSII OF NYAKOE VILLAGE, KISII COUNTY, KENYA, 1907-1963
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Female circumcision among communities in Kenya has a long historical dispensation tracing back to the precolonial period. The colonial government put in place measures that were aimed at curbing female circumcision. Despite ... -
EFFECTS OF SELECTED MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Foreign direct investment is fundamental to the economic development of all nations. Countries strive to ensure that a conducive environment for foreign investors is created. The foreign direct inflows in Kenya have been ... -
APPLICATION OF ASYMMETRIC-GARCH TYPE MODELS TO THE KENYAN EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS OF TIME SERIES DATA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The critical concern of financial market investors is uncertainty of the returns. The symmetric-GARCH type models can capture volatility and leptokurtosis. However, they do not capture leverage effects, volatility clustering, ... -
USAWIRI WA DAWA ZA KULEVYA KATIKA MATINI TEULE ZA FASISHI YA WATOTO YA KISWAHILI
(Chuka University, 2022-09)This research sought to analyse three selected Kiswahili literary texts meant for children with an aim of showing how they portray drug abuse in children’s literature. The objectives of the research were to identify the ... -
PERFORMANCE OF STARTER BROILER CHICKENS FED ON A BLEND OF PHYTOBIOTICS AS IN-FEED ANTIBIOTIC REPLACERS
(Chuka University, 2022-09)The performance of starter Cobb 500 broiler chickens fed on stinging nettle leaf meal (NLM) or whole coriander seed meal (CSM) as feed additives singly and as a blend was investigated. The National Research Council (NRC) ... -
EFFECTS OF GROSS MARGIN, FARMER PERCEPTION AND SOCIO ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON CHOICE OF Tuta absoluta MANAGEMENT METHODS IN TOMATO PRODUCTION IN MWEA, KIRINYAGA COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2022-09)One of the major concern of tomato farmers globally is the effect of Tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) an invasive insect pest which continue to affect tomato production. However, in Kenya, there ... -
COLONIALISM AND ITS IMPLICATION ON FAMILY STABILITY AMONG THE AEMBU, KENYA, 1895-1965
(Chuka University, 2022-09)This study explored the topic of colonialism and its implication on family stability among the Aembu, Kenya between 1895 and 1965. The Aembu family value system by 1895 was authentic, clear and secured, but with the coming ... -
CAUSES, LEVELS AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF PSYCHOOGICAL STRESS AMONG TEACHERS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MAARA SUB-COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Teachers in public primary schools handle large classes because of the introduction of free primary education, a policy whose implementation has not been accompanied by adequate human resources to enhance its implementation. ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC, GROSS MARGINS AND INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF FOOD CROP PRODUCTION BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MAKUENI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Farming of food crops is a major source of livelihood for human existence. In Kenya, agriculture contribute about 33% to the GDP, with both food crops and commercial crops contributing at least 80% which translates to ... -
PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIAL WILT DISEASE caused by Ralstonia solanacearum on TOMATOES in MERU SOUTH SUB-COUNTY and BIOCONTROL using Trichoderma harzianum
(Chuka University, 2022-09)In most parts of Kenya, tomato production is characterized by low quality and huge losses due to pest and diseases. Most common tomato diseases are caused by bacteria, bacterial wilt being the most prevalent. Bacterial ... -
INFLUENCE OF KIPSIGIS CULTURAL PRACTICES ON PARTICIPATION RATES AMONG BOYS IN SELECTED PUBLIC DAY PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN TRANS-MARA EAST SUB-COUNTY, NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Education is the foundation of economic development of human resources. A country that provides free access to quality education for all its citizens is far more likely to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, lower ...