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    PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE PERSISTENCE OF FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING AMONG THE ABAGUSII OF NYANZA, KENYA
    (Finesse Publishing Ltd, 2019-01) Kavulya, Joseph M.
    This survey was carried out in the context of the current concerns over FGC in Kenya and other regions and ongoing efforts to eradicate it. Recent studies show that FGC practiced in over half the districts in the country in Kenya, with 38% of all women aged 15-19 years reporting being circumcised. It is nearly universal among the Kisii (97%) and the Maasai (89%), and is also prevalent among the Kalenjin (62%), Taita-Taveta (59%) and the Meru/Embu (54%) and to a lesser extent among the Kikuyu (43%) and the Kamba (33%) (KDHS, 1998). All types of FGC have been associated with immediate and longterm complications. The immediate complications can include severe pain, trauma, tetanus, urine retention, urethral or anal damage, excessive bleeding, and shock from hemorrhage. The long-term health and physical complications may include urinary and bladder incontinence, recurrent urinary track infections, lack of sexual stimulation and painful sexual intercourse, infertility, vaginal cysts and abscesses, blockages of menstrual flow and elevated risks of obstructed labour. Due to the negative physical and mental impact on women the practice has received global attention and condemnation and several strategies have been adopted in campaigns for its eradication through education, advocacy and religion. Following the initiatives to eradicate the practice of FGC through out Kenya by church groups, government agencies and NGOS, there have been declines in the prevalence of the practice, in some of the Kenyan communities including the Meru, Taita and the Kikuyu. However there has not been significant decline among the Abagusii (Chege and Askew, 2001).
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    Integration of KOHA Library Management System and RFId Technology: A Review of Prospects for Modern University Libraries in Kenya
    (Finesse Publishing Ltd, 2019-06) Kavulya, Joseph M.
    This book reviews of the current prospects of the use of KOHA library management system in a RFID technology-driven library in Kenya. As an open-source software, KOHA presents the possibility of saving money for the institution. However, due to its current limitations, there are charges for installation, customization, and training. The integration of KOHA and RFID presents potential challenges/complications that will make it difficult for the institution to achieve its objectives in establishing a modern library. The book recommends a careful review of all options before embarking on an integration process for KOHA and RFID technology.