RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Social Sciences. The journal provides open access to all the published papers.

Assessing the Impact of Strategies of Defence Forces on Disaster Preparedness: A Case of Peoples’ Defence Forces, Uganda

Authors: Stella Sarah Nakidhuli1, Wekulo S. Fwamba2 and Adero Bernard1 1National Defence University Kenya (NDU – K), P.O. Box 30083 – 00100, Nairobi – KENYA. Author Email: stellahelse63@gmail.com 2Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P. O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega – KENYA ABSTRACT : Natural disasters, including floods, landslides, mudslides, earthquakes, and famine, persistently impact both […]

A Flip Side of the Eucharist in the African Indigenous Community: A Focus on ‘Kuon’ Among the Luo, Kenya

Authors: George Samuel Okoth1 and Julie Christine Nabwire2 1Department of Theology and Counseling Psychology, Great Lakes University of Kisumu P.O Box 2224, Kisumu, Kenya Email: gegesamuel@yahoo.com 2Department of Educational Psychology, Kibabii University, Kenya P. O. Box 1699 -50200. BUNGOMA. Abstract: Inculturation as a concept has dominated the African theological landscape for nearly five decades now. […]

Influence of Stress Copying Mechanisms on Employee Performance at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Headquarter

Authors: Faith Nzisa Kilonzo and David Kanyanjua The Management University of Africa, P.O.BOX 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Authors Email: nzisa84@gmail.com and dkanyanjua@mua.ac.ke Abstract: This study examined the influence of stress coping mechanisms on employee performance at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Headquarters. The research aimed to explore how air traffic controllers and other employees utilize […]

Assessing Governance Framework for Emergency Preparedness and Response to Biochemical and Radiological Hazards in Mombasa County, Kenya

Authors: Amos Onchiri Anyieni1, Edward Neyole2 and Maximila Wanzala2 1National Defence University Kenya (NDU – K). P.O. Box 30083 – 00100, Nairobi – KENYA Author Email: amozaya@gmail.com 2Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega.  ABSTRACT Biochemical and radiological agents pose significant threats due to their dual-use nature and potential for catastrophic consequences, as […]

Influence of Social Support Groups on Reducing Stress Among Pastors’ Wives in Pentecostal Churches in Laikipia County, Kenya

Authors: Phinehas Ng’ang’a Kamande and Florence S. A. K’Okul Department of Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya Co-responding Author Email: ngangaphinehas@gmail.com Abstract: Pastors’ wives are an important group of people in the society ;they are not only looked upon by their families and congregations for inspiration but they also […]

Prevalence of Aggression among School-Age Children in Selected Schools in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya

Author: Joyce Mbedha, Peter Mageto, Alice Munene & Kennedy Ongaro Dayster University, P.O. Box 44400-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Author E-mail:nyaloka.jm@gmail.com ABSTRACT Aggression among school-age children is a phenomenon that does affect the developmental, academic, and social interactions among this population. As such, the current study intended to examine the prevalence of aggression in school-age children in […]

Examining the Effectiveness of Resilience Strategies to Flooding Employed by the Local Population of Nyando Sub-County, Kenya

Authors: Charles Ogambo Owino1, Edward Masibayi2 and Evans Odhiambo Wabwire3 1&2National Defence University-Kenya P.O Box, 370, Nakuru Kenya owinohcharles@gmail.com 3Kabianga University, P.O Box 2030 – 20200 Kericho, KENYA. Abstract: This paper sought to examine the effectiveness of resilience strategies to flooding employed by the local population of Nyando Sub-County. A Descriptive Research Design was used […]

Examining the Effectiveness of Non-Motorized Transport Interventions on Outering Road Safety, Nairobi County, Kenya

Authors: Maghanga Samson Hawa1, Kennedy Onkware2 and Stella Wasike3 1National Defence University – Kenya, P.O Box, 370, Nakuru Kenya smaghanga@ymail.com 2Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega. 3Zetech University, P.O Box 2768 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Abstract Non-Motorized Transport constitutes an essential element of urban transportation systems, embracing pedestrian walking and cycling […]

Assessing the Nature of Non-Motorized Transport Policy in Enhancing Pedestrian Safety along Outering Road in Nairobi County

Authors: Maghanga Samson Hawa,1 Kennedy Onkware2 Stella Wasike3 1National Defence University – Kenya, P.O Box, 370, Nakuru Kenya smaghanga@ymail.com 2Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P. O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega. 3Zetech University, P.O Box 2768 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Abstract: Non-Motorized Transport constitutes an essential element of urban transportation systems, embracing pedestrian walking and cycling […]

Towards Sustainable Fish Production: Tilapia Production and Farming in Semi-Arid and Arid Areas

Author: Karen Afandi Chagwaya African Research Journal of Education & Social Sciences Lino House, P.O Box 15509-00503, Mbagathi – Nairobi, KENYA Email: karenchagwaya@gmail.com Abstract: Tilapia farming presents a promising solution for promoting sustainable agricultural practices in arid and semi-arid regions, where water scarcity, extreme temperatures, and poor soil quality limit the viability of traditional farming. […]