Browsing by Author "Okebiro, G. N."

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National Philosophy and Sustainable Development in Educational Sector in Humanity
(Chuka University, 2016) Okebiro, G. N.; Sikanga, A.; Nyandika, N. M.; Onsomu, R.N.
Philosophies have been a starting point into sustainable development in educational sector in many parts of the world. Therefore, in one time Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania leaders applied a certain philosophy for the success of sustainable educational sector. In this sense, a national philosophy is a system of ideological beliefs and values championed within a country. In Kenya, three philosophies have been applied to steer sustainable development in educational sector since independence until 2000. This paper focuses on how the Kibaki and Uhuru governments have not applied any philosophy and there are glimpses of development in educational sector. The aim of the paper is to report the role of national philosophies and sustainable development in educational sector in Kenya. The paper uses content analysis and non-participant observation method in studying the development since independence to the present. The key results are: African socialism showed the social development in provision of education as a priority and discrimination in schools and residential areas was stopped and a uniform system was adopted. Secondly, “Harambee” philosophy was applied and promoted education as many schools, libraries and laboratories were built and buses purchased through “harambee” funds and even students were able to pursue further education through “harambee” funds. Thirdly, “Nyayo 2 philosophy saw the birth of Moi University as the third public university to be chartered in Kenya. Thus Kenyan national philosophies have promoted education, nationalism and patriotism. It is therefore recommended for the coming government and leadership in Kenya to have a national philosophy to direct and steer the wheel of development for sustainable education sector and prosperity.
Sociological Thought of Prophet Sakawa Among Abagusii for Sustainable Development in Modern Kisii Town
(Chuka University, 2016) Okebiro, G. N.
The Abagusii had a famous prophet known as Sakawa, who prophesied that “Amandegere name Getembe kia’gusuku, no’oyobwate omomura nayae” [the mushrooms would sprout in Getembe [Kisii town] and whoever has a son/daughter would harvest them]. This had sociological and philosophical connotations and needed deep interpretation and application to the present development going on in Kisii town. The paper focused on how the society despised the sociological thought, which was key to development and economic growth of people dwelling in Kisii town and later regretted once those who interpreted and applied became the beneficiary to socio-economic growth in Kisii town. The paper applied content analysis and observation method in development and economic growth of Kisii town, since the time of Sakawa’s thought through to the present. Kisii Town is like prophet Sakawa’s sociological thought and prophesy that “the mushrooms would sprout in Kisii town and whoever who has a son/daughter would harvest them”; in other words, those who had money could buy land in Kisii town and build storey houses and be sources of economic growth. It is argued that even to the present those who have wealth would acquire any land in any town in Kenya. The sociological thought was vital in 1920’s and it’s quite relevant and applicable in the modern contemporary societies among the Abagusii and other peoples in Kenya, Africa and the whole world. It is recommended that sociological thought be applied to lead people to sustainable development in the country, Africa and globally.
Traditional posho mill among the Abagusii as indigenous innovation in entrepreneurship
(Chuka University, 2015) Okebiro, G. N.
African indigenous knowledge is important in innovations, but due to negative perceptions by foreigners, some were discarded and became extinct due to lack of handover to subsequent generations. This could have been avoided if African culture had been incorporated in western education to bring the young and old together in common task of knowing, bettering and sustaining what was ideal in their environment. The Abagusii invented the traditional posho mill [etinga] as an enterprise for the business of grinding cereals. It was widespread in different regions in gusiiland of western Kenya. However, instead of research being done to modify and improve its speed and preservation, it was left to become extinct. This study assessed how the posho mill could be modified and used in modern times. It used both interview and observations in collecting data from older people with indigenous technical knowledge of the invention and operation of etinga that can be one of Kenya’s and Africa’s innovations through branding. It is advantageous as it uses water energy in turning turbines, does not pollute the environment; has readily available water, and minimal maintenance once installed. Thus etinga should be modified and used in modern society