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Item SOCI 0101: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-08-30) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 314: LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPMENT(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 305: SOCIOLOGY OF URBAN COMMUNTIES/URBAN SOCIOLOGY(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-04-19) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 304: SOCIOLOGY OF RURAL SOCIETIES(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-04-12) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 0270: RURAL ECONOMICS AND AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-08-30) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 0262: DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-08-30) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 215: CIVIL SOCIETIES AND DEVELOPMENT(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-08-23) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 212: COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2023-04-11) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 0205: NETWORKING, LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY(0023-04-11) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 141:HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(0023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 0141: PRINCIPLES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT(0023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT(0023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 0140: BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT(2023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CDEV 00140: BASISC FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT(2023-04-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem CHALLENGES OF ACCESSING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICESFORPERSONSWITHDISABILITIESINUNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN MERU COUNTY, KENYA(IJEBMR, 2018) Nyaboke,Onsinyo, CharityDespite the availability of library and information services in University libraries, the servicesare not accessible and optimallyutilized and benefited bypersons with disabilities (PWDs). This is becausethetypicallibrary favorstheable-bodied patrons more. Therefore, thisstudysought to find out challenges that Persons withDisabilities inUniversitylibraries in Meru Countyfaced in accessing library and information services and to present practical solutions that wereappropriateto thesituation. The researcher adopted descriptivesurveydesign. The studytargeted four (4) University Libraries in Meru County. The study population comprised of all professionally trained librarians from the selected universities and all library users with disabilities with biasness towards the visually impaired, the hearing impaired and the mobility impaired. A purposive sampling technique was employed and the sample size was fifty five (55) respondents composing of thirty one (31) librarians, six (6) visually impaired library users, sixteen (16) mobility impaired library users and two (2) hard hearing users. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedule. Data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively using descriptive statistics. The results were presented by use of percentages, frequency tables, bar graphs and pie-charts. The evidence emanating from the study strongly indicated that provisionoflibraryand informationservices inthe four libraries to students withdisabilities was largely characterized structural inadequacies, unskilled staff , and absence of internally formulated policy frameworks. In particular, the study revealed that the libraries had nosufficient facilities, resources and equipment such as the lifts, spacious ramps, Braille materials, hearing aids required bystudents withdisabilities. Thus, the studyconcluded thatthe libraries do not have the needs of students with disabilities at heart. The study makes several recommendations for considerations to the research community, librarydecision makers, staff at the various library sections and to students with disabilities themselvesItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS(Chuka University, 2023-04-13) Chuka, UniversityItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS(Chuka University, 2023-04-13) Chuka, UniversityItem Technology use, Gender and the Role of Non-Farm Income in Agricultural Investment:An Empirical Analysis of Two Counties in Kenya(Oxford, 2018) Wambugu, Stephen K.; Karugia, Joseph T.; Oluoch-Kosura, WillisThis chapter examines maize productivity, technology use in maize, and the impact of non-farm income (NFI) on agricultural investment in Kenya, giving them a gender dimension. The study first concludes that there are no significant differences in maize yields between male-managed farms and female-managed farms (FMFs) in the study areas, Nyeri and Kakamega. Second, technology use for maize production was lower and significant in some instances for FMFs. Significant differences, especially in the use of hybrid seeds and tractor ploughs, were noted. A third conclusion is that NFI is not used in farm investment. NFI had negative coefficients on adoption and intensity of agricultural input use. Policies that encourage both farm and non-farm income should be instituted given the complementary roles that they play. Any entry barriers for disadvantaged households, especially for the FMFs, to participate in higher-paying non-farm activities need to be overcome.Item Mkasa wa Shujaa Liyongo(Phoenix, 2001) Matundura, BitugiMkasa wa Shujaa Liyongo ni hadithi inayomulika kiny’ang’anyiro cha uongozi kati ya ndugu wawili: Liyongo na Daudi Mringwari. Baba yao Fumo anapofariki kutokana na ugonjwa, wanaanza kung’ang’ania uongozi wa jimbo la shanga. Mvutano huu unaishia katika kifo cha Liyongo mikononi mwa motto wake moni. Liyongo Fumo aliishi karne nyingi zilizopita katika pwani ya Kenya na alikuwa mshairi maaarufu. Mvutano unaosimuliwa katika hadithi hii ulitokea, ingawa pengine kwa njia tofauti kidogo. Katika kuuhadithia, mwandishi ameupa mwamko mpya wa kisanaa. Mwandishi wa hadithi hii, Bitugi Matundura, alifuzu somo la Kiswahili katika chuo kikuu cha Moi mwaka 1999.Ameandika hadithi nyingi za watoto, hasa katika gazeti laTaifa Leo.