EDITORIAL NOTE
With great pride, we present this latest issue of our journal, showcasing a diverse array of research that spans multiple disciplines and addresses some of the most pressing issues in education, social sciences, and beyond. This edition stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit and intellectual rigor that define our scholarly community. We are deeply grateful to all the contributors, from authors to reviewers, whose dedication and expertise have made this publication possible. For those joining us for the first time, welcome to a platform where knowledge meets practice, and research drives meaningful change.
This issue features a wide range of studies that reflect the complexity and richness of the fields we explore. From the Catholic Church’s role in pastoral counseling to combat domestic violence in Murang’a County, Kenya, to the constraints faced by principals in ensuring instructional quality in public secondary schools, the research presented here sheds light on both enduring and emerging challenges in our society. We also examine critical issues such as the effects of substance abuse awareness among university students, the impact of bullying on girls in Kajiado West, and the attitudes of English language learners in Kajiado County. Environmental concerns are addressed through a spatial analysis of solid waste management in Nairobi, while the diversity of indigenous woody trees in Kitutu Chache North Sub-County offers valuable insights into ecological conservation.
The issue further delves into social dynamics, exploring the vulnerability of female domestic workers in Nairobi and the ongoing Christian-Muslim dialogue aimed at fostering understanding and de-radicalization in Kenya. Educational themes continue with studies on the influence of examination-based teaching in Meru County, the role of mathematical English in learners’ performance, and the implementation of preschool creative activities in Njoro, Nakuru County. Literary and pedagogical analyses round out this edition, with discussions on the inter-textual relationships in Swahili literature, the challenges of teaching economics in Uganda, and the learner support services in open and distance learning programs in Kenyan universities.
Each article in this issue contributes to a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face in education, governance, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. As you engage with these studies, we hope you find inspiration, insight, and a renewed commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and its application for the betterment of society. Thank you for your continued support and participation in our scholarly community. We look forward to future collaborations and the ongoing exchange of ideas that enrich our collective understanding.
Contents
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Catholic Church’s Pastoral Counseling Role in Addressing Domestic Violence against Women in Marriage in Muranga County, Kenya
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Constraints to the Principals’ Instructional Quality Assurance Role in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
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Effect of Awareness on Substance Abuse among University Students in a Selected Private University in Kenya
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Effects of Bullying on Victims’ Behavior among Girls in Public Secondary Schools in Kajiado West, Kenya
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English Language Learners’ Attitude on Competence in English Grammar among Selected Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya
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Essence of Environmental Governance in Solid Waste Management: A Spatial Analysis of the Unplanned Dumpsites in Nairobi County
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Examining the Diversity of Indigenous Woody Trees in Kitutu Chache North Sub-County, Kenya
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Factors Influencing the Vulnerability of Female Domestic Workers in Nairobi County
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Historical and Contemporary Perspective of Christian-Muslim Dialogue: A Response to Historical Injustices and De-Radicalization in Kenya
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Influence of Examination-Based Teaching on the History Subject Discourse in Secondary Schools in Abogeta, Meru County, Kenya
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Influence of Mathematical English on Performance of Standard Eight Learners in Public Primary Schools in Miriga Mieru, Meru County, Kenya
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Influence of Selected Factors on the Level of Implementation of Preschool Creative Activities Curriculum in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya
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Inter-textual Relation between the Epic of Fumo Liyongo, Kifo Kisimani and Mstahiki Meya
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Teachers’ Perspectives of the Challenges of Teaching Economics: A Case Study of One Public Secondary School in Uganda
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Teaching and Learning Needs as Learner Support Services Offered in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
