Author: Peterson KabugiDepartment of Public Affairs and Environmental Studies, Laikipia University, P.O. Box 1100 – 20300, Nyahururu – Kenya Author Email: rkabugi09@gmail.com Abstract Students attending college undergo a significant transition in their lifetime. Further, there are a lot of demands in terms of academics, adaptation to the college environment, school fees as well as relationship…
Category: RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Social Sciences. The papers emphasize critical inquiry into societal issues, promoting evidence-based understanding and solutions. They contribute to theory development, policy formulation, and practical interventions within Africa’s context.
Reflections on the Criticisms of the Golden Rule as a Moral Principle
Author: Joseph K. Ronoh Department of Theology, Saint Paul’s University Author Email: josephrono@kabianga.ac.ke ABSTRACT The term Golden Rule is used in reference to the maxim that dictates do unto others as you would have them do unto you whether positively or negatively. Although the GR is acknowledged by most religions and traditions, it has attracted…
Gender Representation in Political Election Campaign Songs in Bomet County, Kenya
Authors: Nancy Kones1, Mayaka Gwachi2 and Abdulrahim Hussein Taib Ali3 1Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Egerton University Author E-mail: konesnancy2013@gmail.com 2Lecturer, Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Laikipia University Co-author E-mail: jmayaka@laikipia.ac.ke 3Lecturer, Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Egerton University Co-author Email: husseintaibali@gmail.com ABSTRACT Generally women have always been typecast as incapable of…
Factors Contributing to Negative Ethnicity in Church: A Review in Presbyterian Church of East Africa Context
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Author: Robert Waihenya Ngugi Faculty of Theology, Department of Pastoral TheologyThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaAuthor Email: robngugis@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This article is an extract of the Dissertation presented by Robert Waihenya Ngugi at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in September 2018 on The Effects…
Dispelling the Myth of Martin Luther’s Priesthood of all Believers
Author: Aweis A. Ali Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi; Kenya Corresponding Author E-mail: amazingwisdom@gmail.com ABSTRACT While protestant churches see the priesthood of all believers mantra as a badge of honour, they all have senior church leaders set aside as ordained, commissioned or called leaders. About one hundred years after the reformation, Baptist leaders including John Smyth…
An Analysis of Youth Participation in Church Programs in Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Kajiado Presbytery, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Author: Stephen Ng’ang’a Njoroge Lecturer, Presbyterian University of East AfricaSchool of Philosophy and Religious StudiesP.O Box 15591-00503, Mbagathi, NairobiEmail: Stephen.njoroge@puea.ac.ke ABSTRACT Although youth attend church in large numbers, there has been a major concern with regards to their participation in Church programs in the Presbyterian…
Issues and Challenges of Democracy, Development and Security in Nigeria’s Context
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Nanna Charlotte Lord-Mallam1 and Etham B. Mijah2 1Department of Political Science and Defence Studies,Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nigerian Defence AcademyPMB 2109, Afaka – Kaduna State – NigeriaEmail: cnlord-mallam@nda.edu.ng 2Department of Political Science and Defence StudiesFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nigerian Defence AcademyPMB…
Prevalence and Severity of PTSD among Children in Children’s Homes in Nyeri County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Peter Maina1, Alice Munene (Ph.D)2 and Sylvia Tuikong (Ph.D)3 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P.O. Box 288, Nyeri, Kenya Email: wachirampeter20@gmail.com 2Daystar University, P.O Box 444-00100. Nairobi, Kenya. Email: amunene@daystar.ac.ke 3Daystar University, P.O Box 444-00100. Nairobi, Kenya. Email: amunene@daystar.ac.ke Abstract A vast majority…
Influence of Organizational Culture on the Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Kiambu, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 By Kelvin Kamau MachariaDepartment of Public Policy andAdministration, Kenyatta UniversityAuthor Email Address: kamauk81@gmail.com Abstract Recently, there has been a tremendous application of enterprise resource planning systems in large companies, government institutions and corporations. Furthermore, in developed countries, due to overwhelming challenges that have emanated from…
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Volume 5, 2018
The 2018 volume of the African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences brings to light critical issues shaping education and social systems across Africa. The articles in this issue address pressing challenges in education access, urban development, environmental impact, and the role of family structures, offering insightful perspectives and evidence-based solutions. Through these studies,…