Priscilla Mugambi, Alice Munene and Mary Mogute Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University Email: priscillawmugambi@daystar.ac.ke Abstract Suicidal Behavior (SB) is a precursor to eventual death by suicide. Hence, in suicide preventive effort there’s the need for accurate identification of those at risk. The main objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial risk factors…
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The Impact of Metaphysical Pragmatism in the Contemporary Society
Frank Richard Sanane, James Kabata and Simon Njunguna The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: sananerichard@gmail.com Abstract The aim of the paper is to show the impact of the metaphysical pragmatism in the contemporary society. The paper makes use of the analysis of Charles Sanders Peirce’s theory….
An Assessment of Guidance and Counseling Teachers’ Preparedness in Offering Effective Services in Public Primary Schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya
Authors: Stella Nkatha Kebongo and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Author Email: skebongo@gmail.com Abstract The current problems facing the Kenyan pupil require Guidance and Counseling (G&C) teachers to be knowledgeable about psychological and behavioral interventions, both at the preventive and responsive levels. Despite the fact that Kikuyu Sub…
The Role of Media in Covering Peace Operations: A Case of ‘Operation Linda Nchi’ in Somalia
Authors: Obwogi Cliff Ooga 1 and Samuel Siringi 2 1 School of Journalism University of Nairobi P.O Box 404-00208 Nairobi – Kenya Email: cliffooga@gmail.com 2School of Journalism University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: ssiringi@gmail.com Abstract War coverage has for a long time been challenging due to the unpredictable nature of wars….
Influence of Professional Code of Conduct on Examination Management in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya
Author: Mary Nyiva Makau The University of Nairobi, Kenya Email: nyivamary04@gmail.com Abstract Professional practice among teachers is considered an important element towards shaping various school practices. The purpose of this study was to establish whether professional code of conduct affected management of examinations in public secondary schools in Makueni County. The study used cross-section survey…
Influence of School Playground Safety on Pre-School Children Participation in Outdoor Activities in Ekerenyo Division, Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Beatrice Binah Mokaya and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Corresponding Email: bkahuthu@gmail.com Abstract In Kenya, pre-school playground safety has not been given much attention despite being a critical area of concern in child growth and development. This state can be linked to lack of resources, perceived low priority and negative attitude about children’s play or deferral…
A Brief History of Christian Missions in Somalia
Aweis A. Ali | Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, Kenya Email: amazingwisdom@gmail.com Abstract For many people, “Somali” and “Christian” are oxymoron but history is littered with enough evidence that this assumed oxymoron is one big fallacy. The purpose of this brief history is to highlight the long and consistent engagement of Christian missions among Somali people…
John Rawls on the Idea of Public Reason: an Enquiry into a Philosophical Response to Political Absurdity
Author: Alex Masangu St. Augustine University of Tanzania, P.O. Box 307, Mwanza – Tanzania Email: masanguag@hotmail.com Abstract A striving for a conception of reasonable political organisation presupposes an excellent understanding of the idea of public reason. Yes, such an idea concerns the fact of reasonable pluralism. Because such an idea is founded on political conceptions…
Influence of Parental Provision of Number Work Learning Resources on the Acquisition of Numeracy Skills among Pre-Primary School Learners in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Molo Division, Kenya
Edinah Jepkemoi1 and Joel Kiboss2 1Email: edinahjepkemoi@gmail.com 2Email: jkiboss@gmail.com Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement through the provision of number work learning resources on children’s numeracy skills acquisition in public pre-primary schools in Molo Division. The study employed cross-sectional survey research design while adopting both quantitative and…
Role of Parents in Prevention of Substance Use among Adolescents in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Mumbuni Location- Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Mary Mueni Musyoka1, Beatrice Ndiga2, Charity Wangui Waithima3 1Africa Nazarene University, P.O BOX 53067-00200, Nairobi Department of Education and Psychology Email: marymusyoka09@gmail.com 2Tangaza University College, P.O. BOX 15055 Nairobi Department of Education and Research Email: ndiga2001@yahoo.com 3United States International University – Africa P.O.BOX 14634-00800, Nairobi Email: koiwaithima@gmail.com Abstract Drug use is one of…