Tag: Women
The Influence of Poverty on the Socio-Economic Status of Women Living with HIV in Malawi: A Case Study of Mchinji District Hospital

The Influence of Poverty on the Socio-Economic Status of Women Living with HIV in Malawi: A Case Study of Mchinji District Hospital

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Prince Henderson, Fred Wamalwa & Stephen AsatsaThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa, KenyaEmail: phendreson@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated poverty’s impact on the socio-economic status of women living with HIV in Malawi: A case study of Mchinji district hospital. Female vulnerability in Malawi is a huge factor in the incidence and prevalence of the disease across…

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Effect of Relationship Building Strategy on the Sustainability of Women-led Development Projects in Uasin Gishu County

Effect of Relationship Building Strategy on the Sustainability of Women-led Development Projects in Uasin Gishu County

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Johnathan Kimeli Bii – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityPeter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityCaleb Akuku – School of Business and Economics, Kisii University Email: jbkimeli@gmail.com Abstract: With the rapid increasing population, Kenya is faced with a critical challenge of food production, unemployment and poverty.…

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Influence of Organizational Management Strategy in Sustainability of Women-led Development Projects in Uasin Gishu County

Influence of Organizational Management Strategy in Sustainability of Women-led Development Projects in Uasin Gishu County

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Johnathan Kimeli Bii – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityPeter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University Caleb Akuku – School of Business and Economics, Kisii University Email: jbkimeli@gmail.com Abstract: Globally, women development projects have played a significant role, especially in developing nations. However, for different reasons…

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Level of women involvement in gender mainstreaming policy implementation on decision making in Baringo County

Level of women involvement in gender mainstreaming policy implementation on decision making in Baringo County

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Rebecca Arupe Lomong, Peter Gutwa Oino and Mildred LumayoKisii University, Kenya Abstract: The need to visibly engender women’s participation in decision-making became a growing global concern through the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Despite the Kenyan 2010 constitutional provisions for gender mainstreaming, little has changed. This study sought…

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Influence of Gender Mainstreaming Policy Implementation on Women Political Representation in Baringo County Assembly

Influence of Gender Mainstreaming Policy Implementation on Women Political Representation in Baringo County Assembly

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Rebecca Arupe Lomong, Peter Gutwa Oino & Mildred LumayoKisii University, Kenya Abstract: Global advances have been made towards the recognition of the principle of women’s political, socio-economic and equity in governance. However, some counties, including Baringo have not fully implemented the gender rule as provided for in the Kenyan 2010 constitution, hence little has changed.…

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Effectiveness of the Policy Interventions in Eradicating FGC Practices in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

Effectiveness of the Policy Interventions in Eradicating FGC Practices in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

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Magdaline Gesare Magangi – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University KenyaPeter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University KenyaGeorge Ezekiel Aberi – Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, Kisii University, Kisii, KenyaEmail: mgesare13@gmail.com Abstract: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice that violates the human rights…

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The Place of Women in the Implementation of FGC Interventions on the Psychosocial Wellbeing of the Girl Child in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

The Place of Women in the Implementation of FGC Interventions on the Psychosocial Wellbeing of the Girl Child in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

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Magdaline Gesare Magangi – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University KenyaPeter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University KenyaGeorge Ezekiel Aberi – Department of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, Kisii University , Kisii, KenyaEmail: mgesare13@gmail.com Abstract: In Kenya, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGC) is a cultural practice that is…

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Participation of Women in Environmental Protection, Conservation and Management in Voi Sub-County, Taita Taveta County, Kenya

Participation of Women in Environmental Protection, Conservation and Management in Voi Sub-County, Taita Taveta County, Kenya

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Marie Catherine Ngono Essono Binelli – Department of Social Sciences and Development Studies, The Catholic University of Eastern AfricaPaul Norvy – Department of Social Sciences and Development Studies, The Catholic University of Eastern AfricaLydia Mwaura – Department of Social Sciences and Development Studies, The Catholic University of Eastern AfricaFrida Nyiva Mutui – Department of Humanities,…

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Influence of Micro-Finance Credit on Livelihoods of Women Beneficiaries in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya

Influence of Micro-Finance Credit on Livelihoods of Women Beneficiaries in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya

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Maureen Anyango Oluoch – School of Arts and Social Sciences, Kisii University.Dr. Lumayo Mildred Fedha – School of Arts and Social Sciences, Kisii University.Dr. George Mose – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Murang’a University of TechnologyEmail: lumayomildred@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke/ oluochanyango5791@gmail.com Abstract: Traditionally, the benefits of microfinance credit on women recipients have been viewed solely in terms…

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An Overview of Women Enterprise Fund Uptake and Socio-economic Empowerment in Kisumu West SubCounty, Kisumu County, Kenya

An Overview of Women Enterprise Fund Uptake and Socio-economic Empowerment in Kisumu West SubCounty, Kisumu County, Kenya

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Josia Alai Ongai, Dr Shanyisa M. Wilkister & Mr. Ombugu PhillipThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding author: josiahongai@gmail.com Abstract: Women form majority of the world’s population, two-thirds of the world’s labour, majority of uneducated and earn one-tenth of the world’s income and possess less than one tenth of global property. Efforts to empower women have…

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