• Factors that influence effective reading: reflections from undergraduate students’ experiences 

  Mareri, Lydia Ayako (2015-12-11)

  University educators in Kenya often decry the inability of undergraduate students to read widely. This is because university learning is expected to be a collaborative effort between the lecturers and the students. The ...
• The role of primary school education in imparting English language literacy in Kenya: Challenges and opportunities 

  Mutea, Zipporah (2015-12-11)

  One of the aims of primary school education in Kenya is to impart English literacy to all primary school learners. For this aim to be achieved, instruction should be handled by qualified teachers, learning resources should ...
• Effects of co-operative e-learning teaching strategy on students’ self-concept in biology: A study of selected secondary schools in Nakuru county, Kenya 

  Orora, William; Keraro, Fred N.; Wachanga, Samuel W. (2015-12-11)

  This study investigated the effects of Cooperative E-Learning (CEL) teaching strategy on students’ self-concept in Biology. The study was quasi-experimental and the Solomon’s Four Non-Equivalent Control Group Design was ...
• Influence of socio-economic status of women on domestic violence: A case study of Mau-Narok division in Njoro sub-county 

  Wambu, C. K (2015-12-11)

  In Kenya women are confined at some definite work, position and role which generally differ to men in society. Their status is seen as below that of men in patriarchal social structure. The situation is more or less remaining ...
• Effects of cooperative learning and gender on secondary school learners’ achievement in English language writing skills in Nakuru North sub-county, Kenya 

  Kanja, Veronica Wangui; Wambugu, Patricia Wanjiku (2015-12-11)

  Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) annual reports over the years indicate a continued decline in learners’ performance in English paper at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Among the three English ...
• Evaluation of information literacy skills held by children users in community libraries: A case of Nakuru community library 

  Maina, Stephen (2015-12-11)

  The study aimed at exploring the implementation of information literacy skills in Nakuru Community Library. The objectives of the study were to find out the type of literacy skills in users, establish the type of staff ...
• What is in the name?: 21st century literacies explained 

  Matatiele, R. A. (2015-12-11)

  The ever-changing cyber technology is instigating a rapid advancement in the information landscape hence Information Literacy (henceforward IL) is caught up, as it were, in that dilemma. According to Lankshear and Knobel ...
• Representation on university prospectuses: A comparative discourse and genre analysis of the text of the prospectuses of Kenyan universities 

  Bartoo, Phylis J. (2015-12-11)

  Globalisation has had a huge impact on institutions of higher learning and there is need for these institutions to publicise themselves. Prospectuses are increasingly important to the admissions and marketing practices of ...
• Role of cognition in developing young children’s literacy aged 3 to 8: the Kenyan experience 

  Onchera, Paul Onsare (2015-12-11)

  This paper argues that literacy in early childhood could play a significant role in empowering the young children to develop reflection, critique, empathy, a sense of identity and full participation in society. This however ...
• Effects of technology as a strategy on competitive advantage: A case of selected banking institutions in Eldoret Town 

  Kipkemei, Ng’etich Yego; Tarus, Benjamin K; Gisore, Billiah; Kandie, Joseph K. (2015-12-11)

  The use of technology in any institution especially a banking institution places it at a competitive advantage as compared to its contemporaries. The objective of the study was to establish the influence of technology as ...
• Use of new media tools in disseminating knowledge among University Academic staff in Kenya 

  Masaya, Hillary Chakava (2015-12-03)

  Scholarly communication is integral to the research process and to the enhancement of literacy. Traditionally, research has been published in print journals which continue to be the preferred channel, especially in developing ...
• Influence and extent of brown envelope journalism on news reporting in Kenya 

  Chepkorir, Florence (2015-12-03)

  Being in a position to provide education for all as one of the Millennium Development goals will be a milestone to the Kenyan society as soon as it is attained. Media which gives a platform for collection, packaging and ...
• FGM Referencing: An impediment to literacy in girls and women among the Samburu 

  Mahero, Evelyn; Ndoro, Pauline (2015-12-03)

  The current study examines and analyzes the referencing discourse of Traditional Female Initiation (TFI), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among the Samburu of Samburu County in Kenya. The fact that a lot of campaigns have ...
• Gender ideology in kumuse ritual discourse among the Bukusu of Kenya 

  Mulindi, Khaemba Josephine Dr. (2015-12-03)

  Ritual is a mode of discourse production. In ritual discourse, participants employ discursive strategies. Rituals are instruments for the formation of self and the social identity of the group. Masculine ideologies and ...
• Subduing illiteracy and marginalization in Kenya: Inclusive education approach 

  Ondieki, Douglas (2015-12-03)

  The world today is faced with a growing number of persons who are excluded from meaningful participation in the economic, social, political, cultural and educational life of their communities. Since independence, Kenyan ...
• Factors affecting the quality of learning in early childhood development education institutions in Nakuru County, Kenya 

  Wamukuru, David Kuria (2015-12-03)

  The Constitution of Kenya Chapter 4 and Basic Education Act of 2013 provide for free and compulsory basic education. Through these legal provisions, ECDE has been integrated as part of basic education and was devolved to ...
• Language-learner performance and the interpretation of teachers’ written comments: A case study of pupils from selected primary schools in Nakuru municipality, Kenya. 

  Muthoni, Agatha (2015-12-03)

  This study investigated language-learner performance and the interpretation of teachers’ written comments by pupils from selected primary schools in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. It looked at how this interpretation affects ...
• Relationship between secondary school boys’ and girls’ chemistry self- concept and their scientific creativity in selected counties in Kenya 

  Wachanga, Samuel W.; Kamonjo, Florence W. (2015-12-03)

  Education is the most critical ingredient in a country’s development process in the social, economic and political realms. Kenya in its vision 2030 hopes to be transformed into a newly industrialised, middle-income country ...
• The role of financial institutions in enhancing women’s literacy in Kenya. A case of Baringo County 

  Oino, Peter Gutwa; Kipkemei, C. (2015-12-03)

  Financial institutions are critical to modern functional economies throughout the world. Financial institutions have increased investment opportunities for women particularly in developing countries. However, most women ...
• Challenges and achievements in the implementation of MDG for women and girls in the area of education in rural Kenya 

  Muthiga, Margaret; Parsitau, Damaris (2015-12-03)

  While governments and other stakeholders try to improve access, equity, quality and relevance in education, only access and equity partly have a small impact. The progress and the role of the MDG in relation to education ...

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