Ropilo Lanyasunya, Frederick B J A Ngala, B. Tikoko
This study sought to examine the relationship between selected socio-cultural factors and the enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. The Kenyan government strives to promote girl child education as is depicted in the Kenyan Constitution, 2010 and Basic Education Act, 2013. The researcher used a descriptive correlation survey design. The study was guided by Social Conflict Theory by Oberschall. The target population of the research was 136 female teachers and 135 headteachers who happened to be male teachers from rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The sample size for the study was 136 female teachers and 27 headteachers. Out of these, 14 female teachers and 3 headteachers were used for piloting. The researcher used the census method for female teachers who responded to the questionnaires, and a purposive sampling technique was applied for head teachers whose data was obtained using interview schedules. From the hypothesis, the Pearson Correlation Coefficient revealed a statistically significant negative correlation of -0.503 with a p-value (Sig.) of 0.045 less than the .05 p-value. The significance level, at 5 per cent, indicates that with higher socio-cultural factors, there will be a corresponding decrease in girls' enrolment, thus making the null hypothesis to be rejected. The study recommends a holistic approach to enhance girls' education in Samburu County. This behooves educational planners include raising public awareness about the importance of girls' education challenging traditional beliefs and increasing the presence of female teachers.
{"title":"Relationship between selected socio-cultural factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya","authors":"Ropilo Lanyasunya, Frederick B J A Ngala, B. Tikoko","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.446","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to examine the relationship between selected socio-cultural factors and the enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. The Kenyan government strives to promote girl child education as is depicted in the Kenyan Constitution, 2010 and Basic Education Act, 2013. The researcher used a descriptive correlation survey design. The study was guided by Social Conflict Theory by Oberschall. The target population of the research was 136 female teachers and 135 headteachers who happened to be male teachers from rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The sample size for the study was 136 female teachers and 27 headteachers. Out of these, 14 female teachers and 3 headteachers were used for piloting. The researcher used the census method for female teachers who responded to the questionnaires, and a purposive sampling technique was applied for head teachers whose data was obtained using interview schedules. From the hypothesis, the Pearson Correlation Coefficient revealed a statistically significant negative correlation of -0.503 with a p-value (Sig.) of 0.045 less than the .05 p-value. The significance level, at 5 per cent, indicates that with higher socio-cultural factors, there will be a corresponding decrease in girls' enrolment, thus making the null hypothesis to be rejected. The study recommends a holistic approach to enhance girls' education in Samburu County. This behooves educational planners include raising public awareness about the importance of girls' education challenging traditional beliefs and increasing the presence of female teachers.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"129 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139251147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph Gitonga Muriki, Stephen Wambugu, Joy Obando
The objective of this study was to develop a GIS-based spatial distribution of mining site patterns in order to identify risk-prone geo-locations in Meru County's Igembe South Sub County. Data was collected using PRA methodologies and processes, primary data was collected from participants' notes to detect mining-related problems, and an informal and formal survey and pair-wise assessment was used. There has been concern about the spatial distribution of mining in affected areas. The communities and mines in the Akachiu ward are as follows: Auki, Amwamba, Nceme, Kirindine, and Tiira. Information was obtained from 300 respondents. These issues were resolved by segmenting the target population and confirming field observations. Data were analysed using the nearest neighbour analysis method and descriptive means, median, and mode statistics. Results were then presented using tables, maps, graphs, and pie charts. Results established that mining activities have damaged land in Igembe South Sub-County, reducing food production and agricultural demands and polluting water supplies in the area, including contaminated streams. Pollution and noise are present in the area. It was affirmed that the residents know the environmental consequences of mining. In light of the County Government of Meru's efforts at restoration and intervention, such as re-afforestation, the mining companies and the County Government of Meru are reviewing their methods of operation and providing alternatives to the affected areas. Mining's environmental impact should be reduced by rethinking the environmental management strategy.
{"title":"The Spatial distribution of quarry stone mining sites in Igembe South Sub-county Meru County, Kenya","authors":"Joseph Gitonga Muriki, Stephen Wambugu, Joy Obando","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.440","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study was to develop a GIS-based spatial distribution of mining site patterns in order to identify risk-prone geo-locations in Meru County's Igembe South Sub County. Data was collected using PRA methodologies and processes, primary data was collected from participants' notes to detect mining-related problems, and an informal and formal survey and pair-wise assessment was used. There has been concern about the spatial distribution of mining in affected areas. The communities and mines in the Akachiu ward are as follows: Auki, Amwamba, Nceme, Kirindine, and Tiira. Information was obtained from 300 respondents. These issues were resolved by segmenting the target population and confirming field observations. Data were analysed using the nearest neighbour analysis method and descriptive means, median, and mode statistics. Results were then presented using tables, maps, graphs, and pie charts. Results established that mining activities have damaged land in Igembe South Sub-County, reducing food production and agricultural demands and polluting water supplies in the area, including contaminated streams. Pollution and noise are present in the area. It was affirmed that the residents know the environmental consequences of mining. In light of the County Government of Meru's efforts at restoration and intervention, such as re-afforestation, the mining companies and the County Government of Meru are reviewing their methods of operation and providing alternatives to the affected areas. Mining's environmental impact should be reduced by rethinking the environmental management strategy.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"554 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135635633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study sought to investigate the factors responsible for the persistence of moral decadence among the youth in PCEA Chuka Presbytery in spite of the measures taken by PCEA to curb it. Moral decadence among the youth has been rampant globally. Research and media reports indicate that a high percentage of youths indulge in anti-social vices such as indecent dressing, drug abuse, pre-marital sex, violence and crime, among others. Despite interventions by religious organisations, government sectors and other actors, the persistence of moral decline among the youth continues to be a threat to society. The study adopted the Descriptive survey design. It was carried out in Chuka Presbytery, located in the Eastern region of PCEA in Tharaka Nithi County. The target population was 3286 church members comprising 6 church ministers, 1743 adult church members and 1537 youths in the six parishes of Chuka Presbytery. The sample size was 334. Data was obtained using Focus Group Discussions, interviews and questionnaires. The study established that the persistence of youth moral decadence resulted from multiple factors, including inadequate parental upbringing, youth pursuit and the quest for materialism, peer pressure, a decline in religious, moral instruction, and an opulent lifestyle, among others. In view of the findings obtained in this study, it is recommended that the clergy and other Chuka presbytery members involved in implementing youth moral programmes should embrace the use of more innovative ways of delivering moral education to the youth.
{"title":"Persistence moral decadence among youth in the Presbyterian church of East Africa, Chuka Presbytery, Kenya","authors":"Felix Muthomi Nyaga, D. N. Kagema, C. M. Kithinji","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.387","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to investigate the factors responsible for the persistence of moral decadence among the youth in PCEA Chuka Presbytery in spite of the measures taken by PCEA to curb it. Moral decadence among the youth has been rampant globally. Research and media reports indicate that a high percentage of youths indulge in anti-social vices such as indecent dressing, drug abuse, pre-marital sex, violence and crime, among others. Despite interventions by religious organisations, government sectors and other actors, the persistence of moral decline among the youth continues to be a threat to society. The study adopted the Descriptive survey design. It was carried out in Chuka Presbytery, located in the Eastern region of PCEA in Tharaka Nithi County. The target population was 3286 church members comprising 6 church ministers, 1743 adult church members and 1537 youths in the six parishes of Chuka Presbytery. The sample size was 334. Data was obtained using Focus Group Discussions, interviews and questionnaires. The study established that the persistence of youth moral decadence resulted from multiple factors, including inadequate parental upbringing, youth pursuit and the quest for materialism, peer pressure, a decline in religious, moral instruction, and an opulent lifestyle, among others. In view of the findings obtained in this study, it is recommended that the clergy and other Chuka presbytery members involved in implementing youth moral programmes should embrace the use of more innovative ways of delivering moral education to the youth.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"44 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114081394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The study aimed to document the changes from traditional to modern methods in the male rite of circumcision in the said community. Male circumcision as a rite of initiation has been a subject of discussion, but the truth about the practice among the Ameru had not been adequately revealed. Researchers have often presented the topic of circumcision among the Ameru as difficult to penetrate because of the secrecy of the rite. This study investigated the changes that have taken place in the rite of circumcision among the Ameru of South Imenti Sub-County, in Meru County, Kenya. The period taken was from 1950 to 2016. The research employed the Descriptive Survey Design. The target population was 61,091 adult men from Imenti South Sub County, and the sample size comprised 50 randomly selected respondents. Research instruments used were mainly interview schedules, Focus Group Discussions and observation, and data was collected from oral, secondary and archival sources. The findings were that between 1950 and 2016, there were changes in male circumcision rite in Imenti South, Sub-County. These changes could thus be traced from the time of colonialism, which started in this community in the 1950s. The changes were meant to Christianise the operations as colonisation and evangelisation went hand in hand. The study recommends that since changes are inevitable, there is a need for the blending of traditional and modern aspects of the male rite of circumcision.
{"title":"A Historical investigation into the changes in male circumcision among the Ameru of Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya (1950 and 2016)","authors":"I. Kathio, D. N. Kagema, C. M. Kithinji","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.385","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to document the changes from traditional to modern methods in the male rite of circumcision in the said community. Male circumcision as a rite of initiation has been a subject of discussion, but the truth about the practice among the Ameru had not been adequately revealed. Researchers have often presented the topic of circumcision among the Ameru as difficult to penetrate because of the secrecy of the rite. This study investigated the changes that have taken place in the rite of circumcision among the Ameru of South Imenti Sub-County, in Meru County, Kenya. The period taken was from 1950 to 2016. The research employed the Descriptive Survey Design. The target population was 61,091 adult men from Imenti South Sub County, and the sample size comprised 50 randomly selected respondents. Research instruments used were mainly interview schedules, Focus Group Discussions and observation, and data was collected from oral, secondary and archival sources. The findings were that between 1950 and 2016, there were changes in male circumcision rite in Imenti South, Sub-County. These changes could thus be traced from the time of colonialism, which started in this community in the 1950s. The changes were meant to Christianise the operations as colonisation and evangelisation went hand in hand. The study recommends that since changes are inevitable, there is a need for the blending of traditional and modern aspects of the male rite of circumcision.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129408695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article intended to capture interventions to reduce discrimination against the elderly for healthy ageing in Kenya. Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on age. It can manifest in many ways, including negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Ageism can have a significant impact on the lives of older people, leading to social isolation, decreased self-esteem, and poorer health outcomes. There are a number of interventions that have been shown to be effective in reducing ageism. These interventions include: Educational interventions: These interventions aim to teach people about ageism and its negative effects. They can be delivered in a variety of settings, such as schools, workplaces, and community organizations. Intergenerational contact: This type of intervention brings together people of different ages to interact with each other. This can help to break down stereotypes and promote positive attitudes towards older people. Policy changes: These interventions can help to reduce ageism by changing the way that older people are treated in society. For example, laws that protect older people from discrimination can help to create a more age-friendly environment. The findings of this study suggest that interventions to reduce ageism can be effective in improving the lives of older people. These interventions can help to reduce negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, and they can promote positive attitudes towards older people. The study recommends that researchers must focus on capturing how ageism manifests in society and propose the best ways of curbing the problem so that older people in the society can experience healthy ageing.
{"title":"Interventions to reduce discrimination against the elderly for healthy ageing in Kenya","authors":"E. Nyangena","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.380","url":null,"abstract":"This article intended to capture interventions to reduce discrimination against the elderly for healthy ageing in Kenya. Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on age. It can manifest in many ways, including negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Ageism can have a significant impact on the lives of older people, leading to social isolation, decreased self-esteem, and poorer health outcomes. There are a number of interventions that have been shown to be effective in reducing ageism. These interventions include: Educational interventions: These interventions aim to teach people about ageism and its negative effects. They can be delivered in a variety of settings, such as schools, workplaces, and community organizations. Intergenerational contact: This type of intervention brings together people of different ages to interact with each other. This can help to break down stereotypes and promote positive attitudes towards older people. Policy changes: These interventions can help to reduce ageism by changing the way that older people are treated in society. For example, laws that protect older people from discrimination can help to create a more age-friendly environment. The findings of this study suggest that interventions to reduce ageism can be effective in improving the lives of older people. These interventions can help to reduce negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, and they can promote positive attitudes towards older people. The study recommends that researchers must focus on capturing how ageism manifests in society and propose the best ways of curbing the problem so that older people in the society can experience healthy ageing.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123732107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The paper sought to identify the audiences of Nigerian movies in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study targeted Citizen and Kiss Televisions’ production managers, focus groups and Nigerian Movie fans. The samples were selected randomly from households. This study adopted a qualitative research method. The research consulted documentary sources on Nigerian movies in Kenya. This included gathering information from the internet, Newspapers and research done by Synovate on Nigerian movie audiences. The data obtained was analysed using descriptive statistics such as mean, mode, percentages, and frequencies. From the above conclusions, it can be realised that Nigeria is very diverse and a big country and so many films. You can even classify Nigerian so-called films or videos in all sorts of categories or genres. You can have people who prefer horror, city, gospel or love stories. Within the social and cultural context, it is all valid because the audience is demanding these things and it is responding to them. Therefore, the people have a right to their particular tastes.
{"title":"Identifying the audiences of Nigerian movies in Nairobi County Kenya","authors":"S. M. Mwanthi, Sammuel Kamau","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.351","url":null,"abstract":"The paper sought to identify the audiences of Nigerian movies in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study targeted Citizen and Kiss Televisions’ production managers, focus groups and Nigerian Movie fans. The samples were selected randomly from households. This study adopted a qualitative research method. The research consulted documentary sources on Nigerian movies in Kenya. This included gathering information from the internet, Newspapers and research done by Synovate on Nigerian movie audiences. The data obtained was analysed using descriptive statistics such as mean, mode, percentages, and frequencies. From the above conclusions, it can be realised that Nigeria is very diverse and a big country and so many films. You can even classify Nigerian so-called films or videos in all sorts of categories or genres. You can have people who prefer horror, city, gospel or love stories. Within the social and cultural context, it is all valid because the audience is demanding these things and it is responding to them. Therefore, the people have a right to their particular tastes.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116352600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This research sought to investigate women's satisfaction with LAKWA'S water kiosk service design features and service delivery in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, Kenya. The research used a mixed-method design in which qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect and analyse data. First, data was collected using open and closed-ended questionnaires. Then, they were administered using questionnaires. The research had 200 respondents comprising 100 women from rural settlements and 100 women in the Mpeketoni division of Lamu County in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive statistics used to summarise data and compare the results. The study found out that respondents were more satisfied with the design aspects adopted by LAKWA water kiosk, also the majority of the respondents faulted the opening and closing hours of the kiosks, which they said did not match their other activities the majority of the respondents said they were satisfied with the satisfaction level with the quantity of water and finally, most of the respondents from small and large families said they were satisfied with the level of water kiosk services. This study recommends for ways on inclusion of women's perceptions in water management planning to improve the water intake and efficiency of the LAKWA water system.
{"title":"Investigating women’s satisfaction with LAKWA’S water kiosk service design features and service delivery","authors":"Paul Mutinda Kituku","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.335","url":null,"abstract":"This research sought to investigate women's satisfaction with LAKWA'S water kiosk service design features and service delivery in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, Kenya. The research used a mixed-method design in which qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect and analyse data. First, data was collected using open and closed-ended questionnaires. Then, they were administered using questionnaires. The research had 200 respondents comprising 100 women from rural settlements and 100 women in the Mpeketoni division of Lamu County in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive statistics used to summarise data and compare the results. The study found out that respondents were more satisfied with the design aspects adopted by LAKWA water kiosk, also the majority of the respondents faulted the opening and closing hours of the kiosks, which they said did not match their other activities the majority of the respondents said they were satisfied with the satisfaction level with the quantity of water and finally, most of the respondents from small and large families said they were satisfied with the level of water kiosk services. This study recommends for ways on inclusion of women's perceptions in water management planning to improve the water intake and efficiency of the LAKWA water system.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125177692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study sought to determine the contribution of resource conflict to food insecurity in the region. With Northern Kerio Valley as the study site, Kolowa Ward of Tiaty in Baringo County, Endo Ward of Elgeyo Marakwet County, and Lomut Ward of West Pokot County are considered. The study comprised a target population of 2600 households in the three Wards from which a sample size of 387 was drawn using Yamane (1967) sample size determination formula. Quantitative data was collected through a questionnaire, while secondary and qualitative data was collected through Key Informants Interviews (KIIs) and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs). The study established that the majority of the households representing 60 per cent, had experienced three or more inter-ethnic conflicts in the last five years, with another 60 per cent reporting a severe impact on access to food and livelihoods as a result of the conflicts. The study concluded that inter-ethnic conflicts are one of the major drivers of food insecurity in the Kerio Basin and therefore recommended that there is a need to pay more attention to socioeconomic resilience and transformation in the region. Arguably, measures would be adopted to address the core (fundamental) drivers of the conflicts, namely limited formal and functional education, limited occupations (around agro-pastoralism), severe poverty, and severe cycles of droughts.
{"title":"The contribution of resource conflict to food insecurity in the Kerio river basin","authors":"Laxmana Peter Kiptoo, Henry Rono, F. Kerre","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v2i1.332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.332","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to determine the contribution of resource conflict to food insecurity in the region. With Northern Kerio Valley as the study site, Kolowa Ward of Tiaty in Baringo County, Endo Ward of Elgeyo Marakwet County, and Lomut Ward of West Pokot County are considered. The study comprised a target population of 2600 households in the three Wards from which a sample size of 387 was drawn using Yamane (1967) sample size determination formula. Quantitative data was collected through a questionnaire, while secondary and qualitative data was collected through Key Informants Interviews (KIIs) and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs). The study established that the majority of the households representing 60 per cent, had experienced three or more inter-ethnic conflicts in the last five years, with another 60 per cent reporting a severe impact on access to food and livelihoods as a result of the conflicts. The study concluded that inter-ethnic conflicts are one of the major drivers of food insecurity in the Kerio Basin and therefore recommended that there is a need to pay more attention to socioeconomic resilience and transformation in the region. Arguably, measures would be adopted to address the core (fundamental) drivers of the conflicts, namely limited formal and functional education, limited occupations (around agro-pastoralism), severe poverty, and severe cycles of droughts.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132328509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The study of World Christianity has taken varying approaches within diverse periods. The undeniable fact is that there is probably not a single approach to the study of World Christianity that can be singled out as the sole universal one for all times. We live in a dynamic society, and many factors influence Christianity as a discipline. While it is necessary to appreciate the various models of studying world Christianity that has been in place in the past, it is equally important to note the irresistible need to employ new and relevant approaches to this study. One of these approaches is that of looking at global revivals (Burns, 1960). In seeking to emphasize the significance of global revivals in the study of World Christianity, Burns observes that: In the history of religion, no phenomenon is more apparent than the recurrence of revivals. At certain intervals there sweeps over certain districts a strong urge of repentance. Most dead people in different spiritual realities become intensely awakened to them. They are arrested in the middle of their worldly passions. Large numbers of persons who have been dead or indifferent to spiritual realities then become intensely awakened to them. They are arrested in the midst of their worldly occupations; they are suddenly seized by a terror of wrongdoing, and fear of an impending doom haunts their minds. Flinging all else, they earnestly seek a way of escape and cry out for salvation (Burns, 1960).
{"title":"Global revivals: a comparison of Jonathan Edwards theology of revivals and that of Ogbu Kalu and their contribution to revivals in the contemporary African Church","authors":"Mutuku Justus Musila","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v4i1.284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v4i1.284","url":null,"abstract":"The study of World Christianity has taken varying approaches within diverse periods. The undeniable fact is that there is probably not a single approach to the study of World Christianity that can be singled out as the sole universal one for all times. We live in a dynamic society, and many factors influence Christianity as a discipline. While it is necessary to appreciate the various models of studying world Christianity that has been in place in the past, it is equally important to note the irresistible need to employ new and relevant approaches to this study. One of these approaches is that of looking at global revivals (Burns, 1960). \u0000In seeking to emphasize the significance of global revivals in the study of World Christianity, Burns observes that: \u0000In the history of religion, no phenomenon is more apparent than the recurrence of revivals. At certain intervals there sweeps over certain districts a strong urge of repentance. Most dead people in different spiritual realities become intensely awakened to them. They are arrested in the middle of their worldly passions. Large numbers of persons who have been dead or indifferent to spiritual realities then become intensely awakened to them. They are arrested in the midst of their worldly occupations; they are suddenly seized by a terror of wrongdoing, and fear of an impending doom haunts their minds. Flinging all else, they earnestly seek a way of escape and cry out for salvation (Burns, 1960).","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133191462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This paper sought to understand the pandemic's effect on Women's Self-Help Groups (WSHGs) operations in Kenya and the strategies stakeholders could adopt to mitigate the effects. The social capital theory was used to guide the research. It holds that social networks are valuable assets and interactions are critical in self-help groups to promote trustworthiness and reciprocity. The desktop review method was used to gather the information from studies on WSHGs and Covid-19 in Kenya (15 studies in 9 out of 47 Counties). The study analysed the public health measures adopted and how they affected WSHGs operations. It established that they adversely affected interactions that are critical in WSHGs operations. The mitigation strategies entail embracing technology, subsidised technological devices, affordable data bundles, social safety nets, and evidence-based interventions. This paper recommends that the government should establish partnerships with more WSHGs to reach the hard-to-reach population. It should empower WSHGs to offer the much-needed social safety nets for vulnerable groups in society. The containment measures should be context-tailored to help WSHGs operate following public health protocols.
{"title":"Impact of Covid-19 on women self-help groups and mitigation strategies in Kenya","authors":"Wanjiku Musili","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v4i1.238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v4i1.238","url":null,"abstract":"This paper sought to understand the pandemic's effect on Women's Self-Help Groups (WSHGs) operations in Kenya and the strategies stakeholders could adopt to mitigate the effects. The social capital theory was used to guide the research. It holds that social networks are valuable assets and interactions are critical in self-help groups to promote trustworthiness and reciprocity. The desktop review method was used to gather the information from studies on WSHGs and Covid-19 in Kenya (15 studies in 9 out of 47 Counties). The study analysed the public health measures adopted and how they affected WSHGs operations. It established that they adversely affected interactions that are critical in WSHGs operations. The mitigation strategies entail embracing technology, subsidised technological devices, affordable data bundles, social safety nets, and evidence-based interventions. This paper recommends that the government should establish partnerships with more WSHGs to reach the hard-to-reach population. It should empower WSHGs to offer the much-needed social safety nets for vulnerable groups in society. The containment measures should be context-tailored to help WSHGs operate following public health protocols.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114534135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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