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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 ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED FACTORS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MERU SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, THARAKANITHI COUNTY.
(Chuka University, 2022-09)ABSTRACT The academic achievement of students in mathematics in Public Day Secondary Schools in Meru South Sub County has been low in the National and County Mean score. This persistent poor performance in achievement of ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF TABLE BANKING TO HOUSEHOLDS WELL-BEING IN KABONDO KASIPUL SUB-COUNTY, HOMABAY COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2022-09)ABSTRACT Table banking is one of the micro-finance initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation. The popularity of table banking has been growing among development agencies and governments as one of the means for poverty ... -
NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CRIME COMMISSION: A CASE STUDY OF THIKA WEST SUBCOUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-11)There exists substantial evidence that a likely offender’s decision making on places to offend depends on his or her assessment of the place. The assessment can be in terms of physical facilities, social features or ... -
CHILD LABOUR AND ITS EFFECTS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DADAAB SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Child labour has remained a global challenge. It is estimated that about 218 million children in the world aged between 5-7 years currently work under conditions that are considered illegal, hazardous, or extremely ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMMES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH OWNED ENTERPRISES IN THE CASE OF LAIKIPIA EAST SUB COUNTY, LAIKIPIA COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Youth enterprises play an important role in facilitating socio-economic development through job creation. Entrepreneurship training programs aim at equipping the youth with valuable skills such as critical thinking, decision ... -
Determinants of youth radicalization and security in Mandera Triangle, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Radicalization has become a matter of critical concern to the global community given that it has increased and bred terrorist groups whose activities transcend borders. Youth radicalization in Mandera triangle has led to ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Income Generating Enterprises Owned by Youth Living with Disabilities in Chuka/Igamba Ng'ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2019-09)ncome generating enterprises aim at reducing unemployment which is one of the serious problems affecting the youth living with disabilities (YLWD) in Kenya. The Kenyan government has made efforts through ...
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