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The modes of agricultural practices embraced by the people of Abogeta Sub County before the period 1937-1980 1937-1980年之前，阿波格塔县人民所接受的农业实践模式

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-08-30 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.207

Lydia Gaceri Kaburu, Caroline Mucece Kithinji, Dickson K. Nkonge

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Displacement for development: The nature of oil-induced displacement of households in Turkana County 为发展而流离失所:图尔卡纳县因石油导致的家庭流离失所的性质

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-08-20 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.208

Kirui Agnes Cheptoo

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Samburu pastrolists’ utilisation of vital resources for survival in colonial Kenya 桑布鲁牧师利用重要资源在肯尼亚殖民地生存

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-08-15 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.241

Paul Tubla Lenarum

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Addressing the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among the youth in the Presbyterian churches in Kenya 处理肯尼亚长老会教会青年中酗酒和滥用药物的普遍现象

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-08-12 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.201

Lucy Mutare Mathai

{"title":"Addressing the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among the youth in the Presbyterian churches in Kenya","authors":"Lucy Mutare Mathai","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v4i1.201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v4i1.201","url":null,"abstract":"This article sought to assess the reasons for the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among the youth in the Presbyterian churches (PCEA) and to investigate the success rate of the strategies used by the PCEA in addressing alcohol and drug abuse among the youth. Three PCEA regions were selected using the multistage cluster sampling technique. A proportional sampling technique was used to get PCEA Presbytery moderators, church elders, Parish ministers and youth members. The youth who are abusing alcohol and drugs were identified through the snowball sampling technique. Purposive sampling was used to select the Youth Director. A descriptive survey research design was used to obtain qualitative data. Instruments for data collection were questionnaires, structured interview schedules and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed qualitatively and presented in summary form using frequency tables and discussions. The study established that the reasons for the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among the youth in the PCEA are peer influence, curiosity and easy availability of alcohol and drugs. The strategies used by PCEA in addressing alcohol and drug abuse include seminars and workshops (56%), bible studies (31%), alcoholic forums (44%), youth camps and conferences (56%), rallies and crusades (43%), guidance and counselling programmes (45%), youth engagement in community work (71%) and having a drug education desk (30%). The study recommends that the Church should reassess the strategies with the aim of making them more effective. The youth should be involved in the management of the strategies.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114387774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Critical analysis of employees' interaction at different levels in the institutions of higher learning in Kenya 对肯尼亚高等院校不同层次员工互动的批判性分析

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-08-02 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.171

Paul Makono Ombati

{"title":"Critical analysis of employees' interaction at different levels in the institutions of higher learning in Kenya","authors":"Paul Makono Ombati","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v4i1.171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v4i1.171","url":null,"abstract":"This study was aimed at determining the level of interaction between the two cadres of employees at Egerton University Njoro Campus. Stress affects an individual's physical and mental health, performance and interpersonal relationships. This study involved a survey of 100 non-teaching staff of the Njoro Campus. A proportionate random sample was obtained after the stratification of employees by cadre and gender. The questionnaire was done, and necessary modifications were implemented before the actual data collection. Data on employee personal traits, job cadre, educational background, attitude to work and stress coping strategies were collected using a questionnaire and self-report test. Data collected were analysed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The research found that the level of interaction between the two cadres of employees of Egerton University is good; hence, stress has a significant effect on job performance and interpersonal relationships among the employees. There is a need to establish a staff-support centre at the University, where employees can be offered emotional and psychological support through professional counselling.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125390630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Rationale behind Roman catholic church’s toleration of miraa production and consumption in Igembe deanery, Meru diocese, Kenya 肯尼亚梅鲁教区Igembe教区罗马天主教会容忍miraa生产和消费的基本原理

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-08-02 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.146

Mwithalii M. Iruki; Dickson Kagema Nkonge; Hellen Orina

{"title":"Rationale behind Roman catholic church’s toleration of miraa production and consumption in Igembe deanery, Meru diocese, Kenya","authors":"Mwithalii M. Iruki; Dickson Kagema Nkonge; Hellen Orina","doi":"10.51317/jhss.v4i1.146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v4i1.146","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to find out the rationale behind Roman Catholic Church’s toleration of miraa production and consumption in Igembe Deanery, Meru diocese, Kenya. The Roman Catholic Church has been a leading voice in opposing the use of pharmaceuticals outside of medical necessity in every society it has encountered. The Roman Catholic Church has taken a hard-line approach against drug legalisation, including recreational drugs. On the contrary, in Igembe Deanery, the Meru Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, a contentious drug that many consider a drug, khat (Miraa) production and use is tolerated. The study employed a descriptive research design. Data were obtained from questionnaires, oral interviews, focus group discussion, participant observation, and primary and secondary sources to ensure the reliability and validity of the study. The study’s findings were that the economic, social, cultural, religious, and educational benefits of Miraa in Igembe Deanery are all the reasons for the Roman Catholic Church in Igembe Deanery to tolerate Miraa farming, trade and consumption in the study area. This study concludes that Miraa production and consumption in Igembe Deanery in Meru Diocese is due to its huge social, economic, and religious benefits to the local people.","PeriodicalId":314927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116578145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing spiritual revival and discipleship program to uplift the spiritual standards of Bamburi great news church members 发展属灵复兴及门徒训练计划，提升班布里大新闻教会成员的属灵水准

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) Pub Date : 2022-07-15 DOI: 10.51317/jhss.v4i1.65

Khamala E. Ombuoro, Tom Ogal, J. Papu, Jonathan Musvosvi, Robert Osei-Bonsu

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