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A knifeless rite: Influence of selected characteristics on the Marakwet of Kenya’s perception of the counselling-based alternative rite of passage and levels of awareness of effects of FGM

Kiptiony, Gladys Jerobon (Egerton University, 2008-10)

The Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) is an intervention programme sponsored by NGOs as an alternative to female circumcision (FGM). FGM is a cherished rite of passage in many communities in Kenya. ARP mimics the traditional ...
The role of career guidance and counselling in career awareness and planning among public secondary school students in Kenya

Ndung’u, Owen Ngumi (Egerton University, 2008-12)

Guidance and counselling programme has become an important integral part of the school system in Kenya. Career guidance and counselling services which are components of the guidance and counselling programme are vital ...
Selected factors determining secondary school teacher demand in Kenya: Trends, effects and projections

Wamukuru, David Kuria (Egerton University, 2011-10)

Teachers are an important human resource in the teaching and learning processes and their training and utilization therefore requires critical consideration. The education sector in Kenya faces many challenges, including ...
Relationship between occupational factors, individual characteristics and burnout levels of student affairs personnel in public and private universities in Kenya

Adeli, Scholastic Nangila (Egerton University, 2013-11)

Job burnout is a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion resulting in job dissatisfaction, lowered productivity, absenteeism and high turnover at the workplace. Student Affairs Personnel in universities are often ...
Effects of science process skills teaching approach on secondary school students’ achievement and self-concept in chemistry, Nyando District, Kenya

Abungu, Hesbon Elly Odhiambo (Egerton University, 2014-03)

Science education is crucial for the understanding of our environment and an essential tool for technological development in any society. Hence nations all over the world continue to ensure that the teaching of science ...
Perceptions of students and career counselors about the influence of career guidance on the choice of training programmes in public secondary schools in Kenya

Thuranira, Mercy Nkatha (Egerton University, 2014-04)

The choice of a career is very important because it affects one’s entire life. To enable students make this crucial decision, career guidance is offered in secondary schools in Kenya to help the students realise their ...
Women’s perception on marital violence and its influence on wives staying in violent marriages: a study of Nairobi county, Kenya

Gachoka-Gichuki, Rose Njeri (Egerton University, 2014-08)

Violence against women in its various forms is endemic in communities around the world cutting across class, age, religion and national boundaries. It is one of the most pervasive human rights violations. It denies women ...
Influence of selected alternative extension approaches on the acquisition of knowledge and skills for improved farm productivity and household food security in the Lake Victoria region, Kenya

Akuno, Walter (Egerton University, 2015-03)

The role of agricultural extension is vital to the diffusion of new technologies, but extension is currently not very effective in many African nations, with conventional extension approaches having minimal impact. In ...
Prevalence of secondary traumatic stress, its predictive factors and coping strategies among psychotherapists in Nairobi and Nakuru counties of Kenya

Nyagaya, Lillian A. (Egerton University, 2015-04)

Kenya has experienced many traumatic events in the recent past in which psychotherapists have been called upon to do trauma counseling. A review of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) literature indicates that engaging in ...
Influence of 2007 post election violence level on emotional wellbeing and academic performance among secondary school students in Nakuru County, Kenya

Muchai, Lydiah Njeri (Egerton University, 2015-05)

Political violence has negative influences on peoples’ wellbeing. The emotional wellbeing of people is of great significance if they are to remain healthy. This is particularly so with the 2007 Post-Election Violence (PEV) ...
Occupational stress: Level, causes, effect and coping strategies based on demographic characteristics among drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation counsellors in selected Counties of Kenya

Mutai, Alice Chemutai (Egerton University, 2015-10)

Occupational stress is a common phenomenon among drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation counsellors. Though occupational stress and coping strategies have received increased attention, apparently the current level of ...
Influence of secondary school students’ gender, academic achievement and chemistry self-concept on scientific creativity in chemistry education in Nairobi, Muranga, Kiambu and Kajiado counties

Kamonjo, Florence Wanja (Egerton University, 2016-03)

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 ...
Influence of selected background factors on students levels of self-esteem and academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kericho County, Kenya

Sang, Cecilia Chepngeno (Egerton University, 2016-03)

Secondary school students’ background factors are important in the students’ life and may determine the academic outcomes and the levels of self-esteem. The students’ family SES, family type and home location are varied ...
Utilization and effectiveness of pastoral counselling in the management of conflicts in mainstream and Pentecostal churches in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Nabwire, Christine Julie (Egerton University, 2016-04)

The church is supposed to be a vehicle for crusading and enhancing peace, yet the occurrence of conflicts within the Kenyan church has become a regular occurrence. Efforts have been made to ensure that these conflicts are ...
Influence of selected factors on youth participation in agriculture in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya

Njeru, Lucy Karega (Egerton University, 2016-04)

About 60% of the Kenyan population is comprised of youth. Agriculture provides over 80% of employment opportunities and livelihood to Kenyans. However, while youth unemployment is rising, youth engagement in agriculture ...
Influence of co-educational secondary school gender streamed classes on mathematics teacher’s attitudes, perceptions and classroom practices in four counties of Kenya

Barmao, Anne C. (Egerton University, 2016-06)

The major goal of most developing countries including Kenya is to achieve high levels of technological advancement. In order to achieve this goal, the citizens of these countries should among other skills be competent in ...
Influence of HIV/AIDS counselling services on the quality of life of church members in selected churches in Nakuru east Sub- County, Kenya

Njenga, Eunice Wambui (Egerton University, 2016-06)

Globally and in the continent of Africa HIV/AIDS has become a pandemic that has affected more than 38 million people. The world has responded to this pandemic in many ways including creating counselling services to improve ...
Prevalence, patterns, effects and counselling interventions of alcohol use among students in private faith based and public universities in Kenya

Mugo, Rebecca Njambi Wachira (Egerton University, 2016-08)

Public health concern about alcohol consumption and associated risk behaviours in young people is increasing, especially among university students. Despite growing problems of global alcohol abuse among university students, ...
Effects of neurological bimodal teaching approach on learner achievement, motivation and gender in written English language composition in county secondary schools in Roret Division, Kericho County

Bett, John (Egerton University, 2016-08)

English language plays a central role at both national and international stage for Kenyans and other world citizens who have to use it for diverse purposes. In Kenya, it is the language of instruction in educational ...
Effect of gender mainstreaming in education on secondary school girls’ psychological adjustment and career aspirations in selected Counties in Kenya

Kiptoo-Tarus, Prisca Jepchirchir (Egerton University, 2016-09)

The ministry of education has a critical role to play in addressing issues of gender equality and equity in Kenyathrough the implementation of gender mainstreaming in schools. It provides a framework for the planning and ...

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