Trigger Factors Behind Recurring Conflict in Mt. Elgon Area Between 1945-2008
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Paul Obino Name Abstract This study investigates the trigger factors behind the recurring conflict in Mt. Elgon area, Kenya between 1945 and 2008. Mt. Elgon area has experienced persistent inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic conflicts that have affected the social, economic and political aspects of the community. The study aims to […]
Trends of Sugarcane Farming in Nzoia Sugar Company: A Historical Analysis of Growth and Decline
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Precious Joan Wapukha Name Abstract This study examines the historical trajectory of sugarcane farming at Nzoia Sugar Company (NSC) in Bungoma County, Kenya, from its establishment in 1975 to 2020. Using the Cumulative and Cyclical Interdependence Theory by Karl Gunnar Myrdal as a theoretical framework, the research traces how […]
The Effect of Parental Economic Status on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Busia County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Paul Obino Name Abstract This study examined the effect of parental economic status on students’ academic performance in public day secondary schools in Busia County, Kenya. A cross-sectional survey design involved 355 Form 4 students from 9 randomly selected schools. Data was analyzed using correlation and regression analysis with […]
Analysis of Ritual Actions Performed During Tachoni Last Rituals for The Transition of the Dead
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Rispah Wepukhulu Namasaka Margaret Matisi Abstract Death rituals among the Tachoni community of Western Kenya represent sophisticated cultural technologies that facilitate spiritual transitions while maintaining community cohesion. Despite their cultural significance, limited scholarly attention has been paid to the specific ritual actions that structure these ceremonial processes. This study […]
Examination of Symbolic Objects Used in Tachoni Last Rituals for Transition of the Dead
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Rispah Wepukhulu Namasaka Margaret Matisi Abstract Symbolic objects in death rituals serve as crucial mediators between physical and spiritual realms, embodying complex cultural meanings that facilitate the deceased’s transition to ancestral status. This study examined the symbolic objects utilized in Tachoni last rituals for the transition of the dead […]
Post World War Ii Colonial Policies and The Changing Roles of Nandi Chiefs, 1945-1963
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) John Boit Name Abstract The subject of colonial chiefs has received much scholarly attention over the years. Many of these studies have shown that these chiefs served dualistic and often diametrically opposed roles, striving to meet needs of the colonial administration and those of their communities. Not many studies […]
Youth Awareness and Understanding of Roman Catholic Church Doctrine On Contraception: Evidence from Bungoma County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Risper Wepukhulu Margaret Matisi Abstract This study examined Roman Catholic youth awareness and understanding of Church doctrine on contraception in Bungoma County, Kenya. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 105 Catholic youth aged 14-35 years through questionnaires and key informant interviews with 8 priests. Findings revealed […]
Fundamental Moral Principles of Marriage in the Friends Church: A Study of Christian Values and Secular Influences in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Margaret Matisi Rispah Wepukhulu Abstract This study examines the fundamental moral principles of marriage as advanced by the Friends Church in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, amid growing secular influences. Using a descriptive research design, data was collected from 334 respondents including pastors, church elders, married individuals, and community leaders […]
Historical Development of Secularism in the Friends Church in Kenya: A Post-Colonial Analysis
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Margaret Matisi Rispah Wepukhulu Abstract This study examined the historical development of secularism in the Friends Church in Kenya, focusing on pre-colonial to post-colonial transformation. Using qualitative research with Focus Group Discussions involving 54 participants across Trans Nzoia County, findings reveal that secularism has gradually infiltrated the Friends Church […]
Religious Rituals and Their Manifestation in Contemporary African Christianity: A Case Study of Luong Mogik Church in Kisumu County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Margaret Matisi Name Abstract Religious rituals constitute fundamental expressions of faith that shape the identity and practices of religious communities worldwide. This study explored the specific religious rituals practiced in Luong Mogik Church (LMC) in Kisumu County, Kenya, examining their manifestation in contemporary African Christianity. Using a mixed-methods approach, […]
