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An Assessment of Collaboration between CommunityBased Informal Approaches and Government Formal Child Protection Structures in Mwingi Central-Sub County, Kitui County

An Assessment of Collaboration between CommunityBased Informal Approaches and Government Formal Child Protection Structures in Mwingi Central-Sub County, Kitui County

Titus Mutia Kithome, Dr. Wilkster M. Shanyisa & Dr. Stephen AsatsaCatholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding author: titusmutia@yahoo.com Abstract: Effective child protection framework requires a holistic approach where all actors are involved. This study was conceived to assess the level of collaboration between community–based informal approaches and government formal child protection structures in Mwingi central sub…

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Role of Community-Based Informal Approaches in Child Protection in Mwingi Central Sub-County, Kitui County

Role of Community-Based Informal Approaches in Child Protection in Mwingi Central Sub-County, Kitui County

Titus Mutia Kithome, Dr. Wilkster M. Shanyisa & Dr. Stephen AsatsaCatholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding author – titusmutia@yahoo.com Abstract: The study was designed to investigate the role of community-based informal approaches in child protection in Mwingi Central Sub County, Kitui County. In order to address the above-stated objective, the study adopted a transformative worldview with…

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Food Production and Food Insecurity: Lessons from Small Holder Farming in Ugunja Sub County, Kenya

Food Production and Food Insecurity: Lessons from Small Holder Farming in Ugunja Sub County, Kenya

*Jackson Oloo, Dr. Reginald Nalugala and Dr. Stephen AsatsaThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa*Corresponding Author: Jackoloo.08@gmail.com Abstract: Food insecurity has been a major global concern since 1940s. The purpose of this study was to examine the level of food production and food insecurity lessons from Ugunja Sub-County in Kenya. Grounded on The High Payoff Input…

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Effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships in Improving Maternal Health in Mukono District, Uganda

Effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships in Improving Maternal Health in Mukono District, Uganda

Harriet NakanyikeSchool of Nursing and Health SciencesKampala UniversityEmail: hnakanyike@yahoo.com Abstract; The Uganda National Health Policy strengthens the health system by promoting collaboration between the private sector and the public sector health-service providers. The paper established effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships in improving maternal health in Mukono District. The study employed a cross-sectional design adapting both quantitative…

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Implementation of CFS Program and Its Challenges in Chesumei Sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya

Implementation of CFS Program and Its Challenges in Chesumei Sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya

*Grace Cheruto, Prof. Daniel Allida & Dr. Catherine AmimoUniversity of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya*Corresponding author: cheru2013christ@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated challenges facing implementation of Child Friendly School Program in Chesumei SubCounty, Kenya. The sample comprised of two hundred and thirty one teachers. Pilot schools were purposively selected while simple random sampling was used to select…

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An Assessment of the Extent of Inclusion of Climate Change in Secondary School Curricular in Africa: A Content Analysis

An Assessment of the Extent of Inclusion of Climate Change in Secondary School Curricular in Africa: A Content Analysis

*Sylvanus Twinomugisha Rwobusiisi – Kyambogo University, Uganda,Dr. Alice Dhliwayo – The Open University of Tanzania, Tanzania ,Dr. Flora Kiwonde – Kyambogo University, UgandaProf. Lazarus Ndiku Makewa – Rwenzori International University, Uganda, Kalulu Ronald – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, Rwanda*Corresponding Author: stwinomugisharwobusiis@gmail.com Abstract: Despite the great role played by education in creating knowledge,…

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Tanzania Education Policy on Discipline Management in Schools: Way Forward on Effective Implementation

Tanzania Education Policy on Discipline Management in Schools: Way Forward on Effective Implementation

Elkana Ntebi – St John’s University of Tanzania, Dodoma & Prof. Emmanuel D. Mbennah – Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania, Harare, Zimbabwe*Corresponding Author: juniorntebi@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore strategies that could be used in the implementation of the Tanzania Education Policy on Discipline Management in Tanzania schools. In…

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Influence of Posttraumatic Growth on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Refugees in Nairobi County, Kenya

Influence of Posttraumatic Growth on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Refugees in Nairobi County, Kenya

Henrietta Amen Usunobun, Dr. Stephen Asatsa & Dr. Elijah MachariaThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding author: hettyamen@gmail.com Abstract: Most refugees have frequently been subjected to a variety of potentially traumatic events, which have a wide range of negative consequences for their mental health and quality of life. However, some have also reported positive personal changes,…

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Effect of Gender Perspective towards Performance of Chemistry Education in Secondary School: Case Study of Three Selected Schools of Gicumbi District in North-East of Rwanda

Effect of Gender Perspective towards Performance of Chemistry Education in Secondary School: Case Study of Three Selected Schools of Gicumbi District in North-East of Rwanda

*Evangeline Irakoze, Emmanuel Gakuba & Claude KaregeyaChemistry Education, African Centre of Excellence in Innovative Teaching and learning Mathematics andScience (ACE-ITLMS), College of Education, University of Rwanda, Rwanda*Corresponding author: iraline01@gmail.com Abstract: Providing science education for both girls and boys and emphasizing on their performance, particularly in chemistry, might play a big role in any country development.…

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The Impact of Smoking Risk Determinants on Lung Cancer Disease

The Impact of Smoking Risk Determinants on Lung Cancer Disease

Joie Lea Murorunkwere* & Jean Paul NizeyimanaUniversity of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, RwandaCorresponding Author*: isimbilea@gmail.com Abstract: Lung cancer (LC), the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, is a complex and highly heterogeneous disease. Additional to its biological complexity, LC patients are often confronted with a high degree of stigma, mostly from the association of…

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