Tricksterism and Subversion in Culture and Feminism
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Joseph Musungu Christine Namayi Abstract This study examines the works of Francis Imbuga, a renowned Kenyan playwright, who challenges traditional societal norms and advocates for social change through his plays, Aminata and The Burning of Rags. Imbuga explores the tensions between tradition and modernity in African societies and the […]
Effect of Utilization of Digital Teaching Materials on Performance of Learners in Literature in Public Universities in Western Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Ben Nyongesa Wekesa Name Abstract The study focused on assessing the effect of utilization of Digital teaching materials on the Performance of Literature learners at Public Universities in Western Kenya. The study specific objective was to: Examine the effect of utilization of Digital teaching materials on Performance of learners […]
Language as a Bridge: Navigating Cultural Divides and Generational Gaps in Francis Imbuga’s The Burning of Rags and the Return of Mgofu
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Joseph Musungu Christine Namayi Abstract This paper analyzes the use of language as a means to bridge cultural divides and generational gaps in Francis Imbuga’s plays “The Burning of Rags” and “The Return of Mgofu.” Imbuga employs a hybrid linguistic approach, drawing from both English and native African languages, […]
Hearts of Love and Hope for Suffering Faces a Manual for University Staff and Students
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Rev Fr. Dr. Leonard Juma Wafula Name Abstract -“Hearts of Love and Hope for Suffering Faces: A Manual for University Staff and Students” is a comprehensive guide that explores the themes of love, hope, and compassionate action in the context of supporting individuals facing various forms of suffering. This […]
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 […]
