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    A History of Western Education among the Samburu of North-Central Kenya, 1933-1963
    (Egerton University, 2010-07) Kithure, Naomi Keeru
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    A philosophy analysis of the democratic patrice in Kenya
    (Egerton University, 1997) Njoroge, Josephine Wairimu
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    A political biography of Dr. Taaitta Arap Toweett, 1925-199
    (Egerton University, 2023-05) Kiplangat, Rodgers
    study examines the political biography of Dr. Taaitta Arap Toweett who was born in 1925 and exited politics in 1999.He attended Chepwagan Primary School in Kericho District and later Kabianga Mission School in 1943 for intermediate level. He studied at Alliance High School in Kikuyu from 1944 to 1949, and later proceeded to Makerere University and Jeans school for tertiary level from 1950 to 1956. He obtained a Bachelor‟s degree in Public and Social Administration at the University of South Africa, and later earned his masters and PhD on „Kalenjin Noun and Their Classification‟ at the University of Nairobi. Toweett is categorized, as Kenyan leader whose education was relevant and bestowed in the achievement of Kenya‟s independence. He was one of first negotiators of the First Lancaster Constitutional Conference Round Table that gave independence to our country Kenya; nonetheless, his contributions have not been given merited recognition. Toweett was well known for his literary writings on the Kalenjin history, linguistic poems about colonialism and writings of his experiences in Lancaster House Conference. However, these books did not analyse his childhood background, education, leadership and his contributions to struggle for Kenya independence, therefore, it necessitated the study. The broad objective of this study was to examine the political biography of Dr. Taaita Toweett. The study applied the Great Man theory by Thomas Carlyle. The theory pointed out the features, which a leader should possess, and this included charisma, wisdom, intelligence and outstanding powers. These traits helped to demonstrate how Toweett propelled his leadership for many years and guided the study in examining the political career of Toweett particularly from 1958 to 1997 when he was a member of National Assembly and as minister in various ministries. The study also explored how he was elected to parliament in 1992-1997, and his exist of active politics in 2000. The study used primary and secondary sources; this involved carrying out oral interview, archival and secondary sources. Sampling of data was purposive thus led to snowballing. Data analysis was based on historical analysis to help decipher the political biography of Toweett. Interpretation and analysis was by transcription of data. The target of this study is to document the Political history of Toweett as well as enlighten historians, elites, scholars and Kenyans about Toweett who contributed immensely in the making of Kenya history and its development, moreso it will help develop the study of biographies in school and establish its importance.
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    A study of tone and length in Lubukusu and Lulogooli dialects of Luluyia
    (Egerton University, 1996-11) Wamalwa, Job Mwanda
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    Access to and use of information on tobacco production health hazards by farmers in Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2024-09) Chacha, Jackson Manchare
    Tobacco production has continued to pose serious dangers to tobacco farmers especially in developing countries. Tobacco farming, carried out over five decades in Kuria West Sub - County, Migori County, Kenya has had a toll on the health of tobacco farmers. Previous studies have shown that tobacco production activities continue to expose tobacco farmers to health risks. The current study sought to establish access to and use of tobacco production health hazards information by tobacco farmers in Kuria West Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to determine the awareness of tobacco farmers in Kuria West Sub-County about tobacco production health hazards, to establish sources of information from which tobacco access information on tobacco production health hazards, to determine the information tobacco farmers access on health hazards associated with tobacco production in Kuria West Sub-County, Kenya and assess the use of information about tobacco production health hazards among tobacco farmers in Kuria West Sub-County, Kenya. The study is significant in the development of policies that help in the management of tobacco production health hazards information among the stakeholders. Journal of Documentation: vol, 55 Iss. 3/ Emerald Insight, n.d. focuses on how get to the needy users. The study adopted descriptive research design and employed qualitative and quantitative techniques in the data collection. The data was collected from a sample size of 100 tobacco farmers and 41 key informants. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in the selection of four wards and identification of the respondent for the study respectively. The interview schedule and questionnaire were used to collect data from tobacco farmers and key informants respectively. A Software Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse quantitative data while qualitative data was narrated. Data was presented in descriptive statistics, tables, figures and graphs. The finding of the study demonstrates that tobacco farmers experience disconnects to requisite information on tobacco production health hazards. Based on the findings the study concludes that tobacco farmers become aware and access and use information from informal sources. Tobacco farmers face challenges of access and thus, engage in tobacco farming without necessary information about tobacco production health hazards. The study recommends that there is need for establishment of informational institution that is capable of disseminating information on tobacco production health hazards, in order to guarantee the farmer’s safety during tobacco production.
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    African Inland Mission and Social Transformation in Machakos District, Kenya, 1895-1971
    (Egerton University, 2020-09) Musyoki, A. Muia
    This study aimed at analysing the impact of African Inland Mission (AIM) on social transformation in the Machakos District in eastern Kenya from 1895 to 1971. Specifically, the study sought to outline the growth of the mission in the district and how it influenced social change as well as analysing the challenges that faced this denomination in transforming society in Machakos District. Consequently, the study outlines the elements of the Kamba traditional life before the coming of AIM missionaries in the district besides tracing the origin and the growth of the mission in the district between 1895 and 1971. It also analyses the subsequent transformation as a result of the mission’s presence in the district. In addition, the study examines the challenges that the mission faced as it initiated social changes in the district. The study was guided by the following research questions: How did AIM influence begin and spread in Machakos District in the 1895 to 1971 period? How effective was the mission in promoting social change in the district? What challenges did the mission face? The structural- functionalism theory formulated by Herbert Spencer and developed further by Emile Durkheim was used to analyse the role of AIM in influencing social change in Machakos District. The qualitative research design involving the use of in-depth interviews with key informants was used. A target population consisting of local residents, former administrators and African Inland Church (AIC) leaders was interviewed. The study used the purposive method of sampling. A sample size of sixty informants was used. Primary data was collected using in-depth oral interviews as well as from archival records while secondary data was obtained through a thematic review of literature related to the topic of study. Consequently, the study gathered important information on the AIM social transformation in Machakos District in the colonial and the early post-colonial periods. The findings of the study therefore provide important information on the role played by AIM in social transformation, especially in Machakos District
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    An analysis of graffiti as a communicative strategy in selected public boarding secondary schools in Baringo central sub-county, Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2019-07) Kigen, Jepchirchir
    of graffiti in public secondary schools in Baringo Central Sub-County, as a way of communicating their issues. Analysis of these graffiti can be an opportunity to understand the students with the aim of assisting them understand the issues they communicate and deal with them appropriately. The study described the types of graffiti, analyzed the linguistic forms and interpreted the thematic concerns of the students’ graffiti. The study was guided by Critical Discourse Analysis as its theoretical framework. The research adopted descriptive survey design. Graffiti were collected in fifteen boarding public secondary schools in Baringo Central Sub-County. The target population was all the graffiti collected and the students in the fifteen boarding public secondary schools. Simple random sampling was used to obtain the graffiti analyzed. Systematic random sampling was used to select two students in purely boys and girls schools. Stratified random sampling and systematic random sampling was used in mixed schools to select a boy and a girl from each form in a school respectively to take part in Focus Group Discussions. A camera and a notebook were used to collect data. The study employed Critical Discourse Analysis approach to analyse the graffiti. The data collected from this exercise was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively to arrive at inferences and conclusion. It was found that the most common types of graffiti written by students were gang, tag and existential and this indicated the messages they were communicating. The results also revealed that to convey their messages across, metaphors, irony, acronyms and code mixing were employed in the graffiti. The analysis indicated different themes which included politics, love, religion, education and football. The study can be useful to a wider audience like school administrators, teachers, and school counsellors. The types of graffiti analysed can enable school administrators come up with ways to communicate with students effectively and the linguistic analysis of forms of graffiti can enable the teachers of English to take note of their students’ level of competency and creativity and assist them to improve in the language. The thematic concerns analysed in the graffiti can be used by the school administrations and counselors to guide and counsel students accordingly. The findings of this research contribute to linguistic knowledge in the area of sociolinguistics. In addition, this knowledge can help school administrators to make improvements in the management of the secondary schools by identifying new ideas which can be used to make communication effective and possibly control problems before they get out of hand.
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    Analysis of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Utterances in Dholuo/Kiswahili Code switching
    (Egerton University, 2015-02) Ojanga, Jael Anyango
    Code switching, the use of any two or more languages or dialects interchangeably in a single communication context, is a common linguistic practice owing to the trend of multilingualism in the world today. The study identified and described the morphosyntactic structure of utterances in Dholuo/ Kiswahili code switching. It was conducted in Nyangeta Zone, Winam Division of Kisumu East sub county, Kisumu County. The study determined the suitability of the MLF Model proposed by Myers- Scotton in 1993a to be used in the analysis of code switched utterances using Dholuo/ Kiswahili code switching data. The Descriptive Survey Design was used to investigate population by selecting samples to analyse and discover occurrences. Study population consisted of twenty four teachers, twelve from Sugar Research School and twelve others from two other schools that make up the Nyangeta Zone. These schools are Kibos Prison Primary School and Kibos School for the Visually Handicapped. Reliability of the instrument was determined through a pilot study in Sugar Research School. Data was collected using participant observation in focus group discussion. The discussion was taped using a tape recorder which was discretely placed to minimize observer effect. Taping of code switched utterances in informal conversation was done. Systematic Random Sampling was used to select fifty code switched sentences. The collected data was analysed qualitatively using the MLF Model. The study revealed that the MLF model was adequate in the analysis of code switched utterances. Dholuo was the overall matrix language while Kiswahili was the embedded language as proposed in the MLF Model. The Morpheme Frequency was adequate in the identification of the Matrix Language. The Morpheme Order Principle and System Morpheme Principle were also adequate in the identification of the matrix language. Besides analyzing Dholuo/Kiswahili code switching, the study also set to find out if the practice of code switching poses any threat to the existence of Dholuo as an indigenous language among its native speakers. The study also established that indeed Kiswahili has greatly influenced and infiltrated Dholuo at the linguististic levels of diffusion namely semantic, Phonological, morphological and syntactic levels. The study recommends that more studies should be done on the MLF model using different sets of indigenous languages and Kiswahili to establish the effects of Kiswahili on these languages and to establish whether these languages are facing threats from Kiswahili since it has also been elevated to the status of both official and national language in the new constitutional dispensation.
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    Analysis of Wave Restoring Forces Due To Oscillation of a Rectangular Barge and Their Effects on Construction of Offshore Structures
    (Egerton University, 2024-09) Kibet Hillary
    Waves are a common phenomenon in the ocean environment and are caused when energy is transmitted across the water surface and their effects have prompted studies on hydrodynamic loads on offshore structures. When interactions of waves occur with offshore structures, there is damping of wave loads, which are added mass, damping coefficients and restoring forces and moments, on them. Most researchers have worked on restoring forces and moments of oscillating bodies with forward speed in 2 dimensions. However, little has been done with regard to an oscillating rectangular barge with zero forward speed in a 3-dimensional axis. This study therefore analyzed the wave restoring forces due to oscillation of a rectangular barge and their effects on the construction of offshore structures. To do this, it was necessary that the solution of the velocity potential of the outgoing waves be derived from the radiation potential after which the added mass and the damping coefficients were derived. This aided in the derivation and analysis of the restoring forces of the oscillating rectangular barge. From the velocity potential, the series form of the Greens function was used since its results asymptotically converged more easily than those of the integral form and at the same time eliminated irregular frequencies. Additionally, the wave characters of the outgoing waves were predicted from those of the incoming waves. The simulation process was done using the Fortran software to generate data which was later run in the origin software to generate graphs for further discussion. The findings in this thesis will aid in reducing the computational effort required in the design of offshore floating structures, especially at phases where load instances must be considered, and ensures modelling of offshore structures with high restorative forces. This research can further be extended to analysis of wave restoring moments for a rectangular barge oscillating at zero forward speed.
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    Assessing human errors and staff skills in use of the amlib software in Egerton university library, Njoro - Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2020-07) Muchiri, Philip Kamau
    Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS) are essential components in libraries that support the processing, storage, management, and retrieval of data. Before the advent of ICT in libraries, Egerton University's main library data was manually created and managed in card format; arranged in a way that facilitated access. Librarians made many errors in the development and management of the metadata especially when filing records whose words/terms were wrongly written or abbreviated. They were also overwhelmed by the mass of conventional paper records in trays, some with data illegibility. The need to automate library operations and subscribe to an ILMS such as AMLIB software that could reduce human labour and errors was critical. However, the AMLIB software has not been able to eliminate human errors entirely, but rather the errors changed their formats from paper to machine-generated. The errors continue to elicit conflicts between library staff and the library users, occasioning the necessity for this study, which aimed at exploring the types of human errors that occur while using the AMLIB software, explaining the sources of errors, and examining the staff skills and training needs in working with AMLIB software at Egerton University library. The study adopted the Unsafe Acts Model by Desai, which is an information system theory that deals with errors in software, to illustrate the interaction between the independent and dependent variables. The case study undertaken describes the current state of AMLIB software in Egerton University library, by use of quantitative and qualitative data. Purposive and simple random sampling was used to sample the target population that comprised staff and students of Egerton University. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data from the participants. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program version 21 was used to analyse data that is presented in descriptive statistics, tables and graphs. The study encountered major human errors in omissions, errors of commission, and errors of record redundancies. The errors occur mainly because of insufficient staff training, complex system processes and procedures, staff fatigue, inadequate supervision, and defective security checks at the library exit points, among others. The study recommends regular staff training, adequate system control, close staff supervision, and sufficient surveillance at all library exit points as ways to minimize human errors in the use of the AMLIB software.
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    Assessment of Factors Affecting Isiolo County Community Wildlife Conservancy With Reference to Ecotourism Development in Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2017-05) Ade, Abduba Dida
    This study focused on the assessment of factors affecting Isiolo county community wildlife conservancy with reference to ecotourism development in Kenya. Community based wildlife conservancy has become a popular approach especially in Africa since it has been found to be effective in conservation of wildlife outside protected areas and ecotourism developments. However community based wildlife conservation approach faces a number of challenges undermining its achievement of ecotourism goals. Thus, the study established factors constraining community wildlife conservancy in achieving ecotourism. The objectives of the study were to establish community based factors affecting community wildlife conservancy in achieving ecotourism. To examine socio-ecological factors hindering development of ecotourism by community wildlife conservancy and to establish remedies to the challenges to eco-tourism development in Merti Sub-County. The study was guided by two theories; Structural functionalism Theory and political ecology Theory. Descriptive survey design was used; interview schedules and Focus Group Discussion were used to collect data from respondents. The study usedstratified samplingto arrive at a sample of 120 households who were permanent resident of Merti, Cherrab and Kom Divisions of Merti Sub-County and purposive sampling of eight key informants, five men and three women who took part in FGD. Field data was analyzed using SPSS and Excel, analyzed data was presented using frequency table, pie charts, bar graphs and percentages.Pilot study was conducted at Archer’s post, Samburu County of Kenya to establish suitability and clarity of the research instruments. Findings of this study indicated that majority of the respondents 92.5% believed that ecotourism development by community wildlife conservancy is ineffective because of effects of community based, socio-ecological and technical factors which requires an urgent remedies. Key community based factors identified are low level of education, high level of poverty, insecurity, inadequate infrastructure development and human wildlife conflict. Socio-ecological factors are habitat destruction, poaching, disease transmission, and compensation procedures. The study recommends inclusion of wildlife conservation and ecotourism study in primary and secondary school curriculum and formation of a body that shall oversee community wildlife conservation initiative and its welfare. This study concludes that factors affecting Isiolo county community wildlife conservancy with reference to ecotourism development are majorly limited to the community actions and hence this study recommends initiation of community capacity building forums and active management participation.
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    Assessment of factors affecting Isiolo County Community wildlife conservancy with reference to Ecotourism development in Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2017-05) Dida Ade, Abduba
    This study focused on the assessment of factors affecting Isiolo county community wildlife conservancy with reference to ecotourism development in Kenya. Community based wildlife conservancy has become a popular approach especially in Africa since it has been found to be effective in conservation of wildlife outside protected areas and ecotourism developments. However community based wildlife conservation approach faces a number of challenges undermining its achievement of ecotourism goals. Thus, the study established factors constraining community wildlife conservancy in achieving ecotourism. The objectives of the study were to establish community based factors affecting community wildlife conservancy in achieving ecotourism. To examine socio-ecological factors hindering development of ecotourism by community wildlife conservancy and to establish remedies to the challenges to eco-tourism development in Merti Sub-County. The study was guided by two theories; Structural functionalism Theory and political ecology Theory. Descriptive survey design was used; interview schedules and Focus Group Discussion were used to collect data from respondents. The study usedstratified samplingto arrive at a sample of 120 households who were permanent resident of Merti, Cherrab and Kom Divisions of Merti Sub-County and purposive sampling of eight key informants, five men and three women who took part in FGD. Field data was analyzed using SPSS and Excel, analyzed data was presented using frequency table, pie charts, bar graphs and percentages.Pilot study was conducted at Archer’s post, Samburu County of Kenya to establish suitability and clarity of the research instruments. Findings of this study indicated that majority of the respondents 92.5% believed that ecotourism development by community wildlife conservancy is ineffective because of effects of community based, socio-ecological and technical factors which requires an urgent remedies. Key community based factors identified are low level of education, high level of poverty, insecurity, inadequate infrastructure development and human wildlife conflict. Socio-ecological factors are habitat destruction, poaching, disease transmission, and compensation procedures. The study recommends inclusion of wildlife conservation and ecotourism study in primary and secondary school curriculum and formation of a body that shall oversee community wildlife conservation initiative and its welfare. This study concludes that factors affecting Isiolo county community wildlife conservancy with reference to ecotourism development are majorly limited to the community actions and hence this study recommends initiation of community capacity building forums and active management participation.
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    An Assessment of Factors Affecting Levels of Awareness on Safety And Health in use of Agro Chemicals among Large Scale Flower Farm Workers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2017-10) Saina, Eunice Jerotich
    Flower farms play an important role in the horticulture industry which contributes about 10% of agricultural produce in Kenya. They create employment, earn foreign exchange through exports and improve infrastructure in the world. Despite these achievements agro-chemicals used in these farms to increase production pose a great danger to the health of the farm workers and the surrounding environment. The broad objective of this study was to perform an assessment of factors affecting level of awareness on safety and health in use of agro-chemicals among large scale flower farm workers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. This study sought: to describe the socio-demographic characteristics of large scale farm workers, assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on safe handling of agro-chemicals among large scale farm workers, determine the prevalence of self-reported health symptoms related to agro-chemicals exposure among large scale farm workers and determine factors affecting level of awareness on safety and health in use of agro-chemicals among large scale flower farm workers in Uasin Gishu County. Data was collected by administering questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20 for descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that some of the agro-chemicals used are acephate, tetradifon, aldicarb and piperophos. Though majority of the respondents have participated in training courses related to the safe handling, age, marital status and level of education had significance in safe handling of agro-chemicals. The results indicate that agro-chemicals can have negative impacts on health, with farm workers that handled agro-chemicals reporting to have had symptoms of the skin, nasal, eye, and chest alongside pregnancy complications. This study recommends that studies be done to assess level of monitoring of safety procedures for farm workers and farms such as wearing protective equipment. It is proposed that further research be conducted to assess social impact of agrochemicals use among adjacent communities, identify their environmental and social impact and to explore the association between agro-chemicals and health outcomes.
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    An Assessment of Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence Female Circumcision among Abakuria of Kuria West District, Migori County, Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2013-04) Koske, Luciana Chepkoech
    The study attempted to assess the socio - cultural factors that influence girls to go for female circumcision despite the available alternative interventions among the Abakuria community The study sought to find out the •alternative interventions that would support elimination of female circumcision that are relevant to the Abakuria community. The Social Learning Theory and the Rational Choice Theory were used to guide the study. Social Learning Theory was used to explain how socialization plays an important role, while the Rational Choice "Theory highlighted the reasons that make girls and women seek female circumcision despite having alternative interventions as a choice. •The study was conducted in Nyamataburo Sub Location, Bukira West Location in Kehancha Division, in Kuria West District Migori County in Kenya. The study design used qualitative exploratory approach to assess the reasons for persistence of FC. The unit of analysis was a woman who has gone through female circumcision and considered an adult. The sampling techniques were non probability that was purposive and simple random sampling, 100 women were sampled for the study. They were drawn from four churches and villages in the study area of Nyamataburo Sub Location. Questionnaire and Interview schedule were used to collect data. Methods used for data analysis were percentile scores, frequency distribution tables and graphs. These study findings would be useful for organizations advocating and lobbying for alternative intervention in place of female circumcision among the Abakuria community. This studyfound that culture is the main reason for persistence of female circumcision. Parents play amajor role in socializing and influencing the girls to circumcise because they believe it is for the benefit of their girl and family. The girls become women once they are circumcised and therefore assume adult responsibilities and acceptance by their peers and community. This study found that alternative interventions have been introduced in place of female circumcision to preserve the positive elements of culture. The government, churches and schools are on the forefront to encourage the community to embrace alternative interventions. The recommendations of the study were that the government to continue sensitizing the community on alternative interventions, laws forbidding FC . Secondly to support strategies that would encourage parents and their daughters to embrace alternative rites. Thirdly, the study recommends girls and women to be encouraged to attend school and access education to improve their social and economic participation in development. Finally, involvement of adults in advocating and lobbying for alternative rites of passage that safeguard the health of girls and women among communities practicing female circumcision would ensure development and health for all in the society.
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    Athari za keimantiki kwa wanafunzi wakikuyu wanaojifunza Kiswahili
    (Egerton University, 2008-11) Njau, Virginia Wangari
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    Athari za kifonolojia kwa wasemaji wa dholuo wanojifunza Kiswahi
    (Egerton University, 2008) Mudhune, Dennis Rading'
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    Challenges Facing Management of Fraud Cases in Commercial Banks in Kenya: a Case Study Of Nairobi CBD
    (Egerton University, 2023-08) Mohamed I. Amin
    This study focused on influence of Bank Fraud Investigations Unit in management of fraud cases. Fraud is a major problem in the world that is not set to end in the near future. Supervision and regulation have not been sufficient in dealing with fraud related challenges in banks due to lack of participation by policymakers, financial institutions and consumer society groups. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of factors influencing Banking Fraud Investigation Unit mandated to investigation and management of fraud risk in Kenya. The specific objectives for this study are; to establish characteristics and factors influencing banking fraud cases; to establish the influence of investigation mechanisms on security risk management of banking fraud cases; and to determine the challenges that influence security risk management in prevention of banking fraud cases in Kenya. This study was anchored on Rational Choice Theory and Social Control Theory. This study used a sample size of 150. This study used descriptive research survey design that enabled the use of both qualitative and quantitative data from the CBK‟s BFIU officers who were included in the study. Key informants were selected by snow ball sampling from former BFIU officers and staff from Commercial banks. Data were collected using both questionnaires and interview methods. Data was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Analyzed data were presented in tables, charts. The Qualitative data from the interview guide was analyzed by content analysis and presented as verbatim reports and narratives. Both the quantitative and qualitative data were then be interpreted by the Researcher and presented as research findings in prose form. The study found out that indicates that BFIU has succeeded (60%) in fight against bank fraud in Commercial Banks of Kenya. This implies that the use of BFIU in prevention of bank fraud is important because of trained skills and knowledge. Further, the finding indicated that low or non-existent fraud budgets for detecting and preventing fraud, ineffective judicial systems, insufficient industry co-operation, inadequately educated police and prosecutors, and weak government regulatory frameworks are among the internal and external elements involved in commercial Bank fraud in Kenya. The study is expected to inform on review of Banking Fraud Investigation Unit and contribute knowledge gap on fraud risk management mechanism. The research could also help personnel, particularly top policymakers, make better judgments in the future when it comes to fraud detection and prevention.
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    Challenges facing victims of crime during the trial process in Nakuru court of law, Nakuru town, Kenya
    (Egerton University, 2019-07) Kurgat, David
    The impact of crime on the people affected by it can be profound. Victims may suffer from physical, mental or psychological, emotional and financial harm, from which some may never recover. Injuries may be threatened or inflicted upon victims, witnesses or their families, and threats may even be made against lives. Victims of crime ought to enjoy rights and privileges envisaged by The Constitution, 2010 and other written statutes. The broad objective of the study is to investigate the challenges facing crime victims on litigation in Nakuru Law Courts. Specifically the study sought to; establish the socio-economic characteristics victims of crime victims in Nakuru law courts, to examine the perception of crime victims towards the criminal justice system, to assess the level of understanding of the criminal justice process by crime victims in Nakuru law courts. The study was guided by lifestyle theory and deviant place theory. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The study population was the victims of crime whose cases have been in court for the last five years that is 301. From the total study population, a sample of 103 was obtained through multi stage sampling. Purposive sampling was used to select one prosecutor in each of the 12 magistrate courts for interview. Quantitative data obtained was analyzed using percentages, frequencies, means, charts and graphs using SPSS while qualitative data collected through interviews was analyzed thematically. The results of the study shows that the females were more susceptible to crimes than males and that the majority who were most affected were between ages 41-50 years. Those who would not wish to go back to the court were much higher compared to those respondents who would wish to go back to the court should they be victims again. The study also revealed that the majority of the public lack proper understanding of the criminal justice system. Those who never understood the process of filing a case was greater compared to those who had knowledge of the process. The findings of the study informs both the National and County government on the need to periodically hold awareness campaigns with a bid to sensitizing the public on how to follow the due process of the law commencing from filing a case until the trial period is over and the importance of judiciary holding open days to allow the members of public to understand their operations. It also informs the government on the need to effect proper reforms in the judiciary as many of the crime victims had no faith in them since many rated the performance of magistrates as poor. By extension, it also informs the government on the need to facilitate police reforms so as to help concretize public confidence towards the police which is currently missing.