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Influence of Menstrual Hygiene Management Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices and School Attendance among Girls in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub- County, Kisumu County, Kenya

Influence of Menstrual Hygiene Management Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices and School Attendance among Girls in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub- County, Kisumu County, Kenya

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Pamela Akech Ombogo, Peter Gutwa Oino, Callen Nyamwange, & Lumayo MildredDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityEmail: pamnadi@yahoo.com Abstract: School based comprehensive sexuality education that addresses Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) knowledge practices – including hygiene practices and management of menstrual pain may be an avenue for addressing both poor MHM practices and absenteeism,…

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Effectiveness of the Presidential Secondary School Bursary (PSSB) on Education of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Selected Sub-Counties in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Effectiveness of the Presidential Secondary School Bursary (PSSB) on Education of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Selected Sub-Counties in Nairobi City County, Kenya

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Noah M. O. Sanganyi – Mount Kenya University, Kenya. Kepha Nyandoro – Mount Kenya University, Kenya. Edward Gizemba Ontita – University of Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya.Harrison Ng’ang’a Gakunga – Directorate of Children’s Services.Eric Ater Onyango – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.Wilkins Ndege Muhingi – Pan Africa Christian University.Esther Mugure Ndung’u – Directorate of Children’s…

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Integrating Human Capability Approach in Gender on Health Seeking Behavior in Kenya

Integrating Human Capability Approach in Gender on Health Seeking Behavior in Kenya

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Dymphenia K. Otwori, Peter Gutwa Oino & Samson BarongoSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii University. KenyaEmail: dkwambokac@gmail.com Abstract: Globally, different models towards enhancing access to healthcare to all human populations have been implemented with varying degrees of success. However, studies on the effects of gender on health-seeking behavior, especially…

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Do Women-owned Social Enterprises Have Equal Access to Financial Resources? Experiences from Nyamira County, Kenya

Do Women-owned Social Enterprises Have Equal Access to Financial Resources? Experiences from Nyamira County, Kenya

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Anne Chepkurui, Peter Gutwa Oino & George Ezekiel AberiSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender an d Development StudiesKisii University, Kenya.Email: annechepkurui2@gmail.com Abstract: Over the years, women-owned social enterprises have had both positive and negative outcomes. Guided by social entrepreneurship theoretical foundations, this paper examines how financial access and utilization by women-owned social…

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Influence of Family Headship on Students’ Dropout in Public Secondary Schools in Rongo Sub County, Kenya

Influence of Family Headship on Students’ Dropout in Public Secondary Schools in Rongo Sub County, Kenya

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Yambo, John M. OnyangoDepartment of Educational Administration, Planning and EconomicsKisii University, KenyaEmail: yambojm@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Abstract: There are certain socio-economic factors that influencing public secondary school students’ dropout. The statement of the problem showed that the sub-county had a dropout rate of 43 percent as compared to the neighboring sub-counties which some had 25, and 28 percent…

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Gender-Based Violence Influence on Workplace Environment of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Makina Market, Kibera Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya

Gender-Based Violence Influence on Workplace Environment of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Makina Market, Kibera Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya

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Paul Ote OdumbeSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii University, KenyaEmail: odumbepau@gmail.com Abstract: The study aimed to assess the influence of gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace environment of small and medium-sized enterprises in Makina, Nairobi County. It examined experiences of victims of Gender-Based Violence in SME workplace environment. The…

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Gender Representation and Decision-Making Process in Deposit Taking SACCOs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Gender Representation and Decision-Making Process in Deposit Taking SACCOs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

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Sarah Chelimo – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University.Dr. Peter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University.Dr. Edmond Were – Department of Political Science and Peace Studies, Kisii UniversityDr. Lumayo Mildred – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University. Email: oinogutwae@gmail.com Abstract: The proposition of…

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Implementation Constraints of Unconditional Cash Transfer for Elderly Persons: Experiences and Lessons from Kajiado County, Kenya

Implementation Constraints of Unconditional Cash Transfer for Elderly Persons: Experiences and Lessons from Kajiado County, Kenya

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Kiburu Martha – Kisii University, Kenya. School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies.Peter Gutwa Oino, PhD – Kisii University, Kenya. School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies. George Mose, PhD – Murang’a University of Technology, School of Agriculture.Email: oinogutwa@gmail.com Abstract: Unconditional Cash Transfer…

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Influence of the Principals’ Decision Making Skills on Students’ Academic Outcome in Public Teacher Training Colleges in Nyanza Region, Kenya

Influence of the Principals’ Decision Making Skills on Students’ Academic Outcome in Public Teacher Training Colleges in Nyanza Region, Kenya

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Yambo, John M. OnyangoDepartment of Educational Administration Planning and EconomicsKisii University KenyaEmail: yambojm@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Abstract: Teacher training college principals’ administrative skills involves authority and responsibility in terms of deciding the way ahead and being held responsible for the success or failure of achieving the set objectives. The success or failure of principals can be judged on…

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Outsourcing of Revenue Collection on Optimization of Revenue Collection in Western Kenya

Outsourcing of Revenue Collection on Optimization of Revenue Collection in Western Kenya

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Isaiah Sifuna WalubengoSchool of Business and EconomicsKisii UniversityP.O Box 408-40200Kisii, KenyaEmail: walubengosifuna10@gmail.com Abstract: In a context of rapidly rising government needs and insufficient revenues to meet investment needs, county governments are increasingly looking for innovative means of outsourcing tax collection. Though county Governments have made some progress in revenue collection, revenue collection is yet to…

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