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The Impact of Microfinance Non-financial Services on Socio-Economic and Environmental Status of the Low-Income Households in Kicukiro District, Rwanda

The Impact of Microfinance Non-financial Services on Socio-Economic and Environmental Status of the Low-Income Households in Kicukiro District, Rwanda

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Prof Gustave Tombola M. – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB), Rwanda, Mr. Mpambara Frederic – University of Rwanda (UR), College of Business and Economics (CBE) and Dr. Mutasa Felician – Open University of Tanzania (OUT)Email: tomgust74@yahoo.fr or proftombola06@gmail.com Received May30, 2020; Reviewed June5, 2020; Accepted June7, 2020 Abstract:This study evaluated the impact…

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The Teacher as a Role Model in Character Development among High School Students: A Case of Selected Schools in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County

The Teacher as a Role Model in Character Development among High School Students: A Case of Selected Schools in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County

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Josephine Mbithe Mutie – Scott Christian University, Kenya & Margaret Gathuku – Editor Timazi Africa, KenyaEmail:Jsephinembithe50@gmail.com Received April 14, 2020; Revised May 5, 2020; Accepted May 31, 2020 Abstract: The Kenyan government has been making efforts both pre and post-independence towards value-based education. However the Kenyan students do not seem to display the desirable character…

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Effects of Political Conflict on Household Livelihood Security in Ntahangwa Commune, Bujumbura Province, Burundi

Effects of Political Conflict on Household Livelihood Security in Ntahangwa Commune, Bujumbura Province, Burundi

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Katihabwa Augustin, Dr. Urbanus Mwinzi Ndolo, Mr. Samuel Ndiritu WakanyuaThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa, KenyaEmail: augustinkatihabwa5@gmail.com Received December 8, 2019; Reviewed May 26, 2020; Accepted May 27, 2020 Abstract: Post-independence ethnicity conflict recurs before and after every election in Burundi. The current conflict which started in 2015 is political rather than ethnic in nature.…

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The Impact of Microcredit Services on Socio-Economic and Environmental Status of the Low-Income Households in Kicukiro District, Rwanda

The Impact of Microcredit Services on Socio-Economic and Environmental Status of the Low-Income Households in Kicukiro District, Rwanda

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Frederic Mpambara – University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics, Prof. Gustave Tombola, M. – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, Rwanda & Dr. Felician Mutasa – The Open University of Tanzania. Email: fredhopef@gmail.com, f.mpambara@ur.ac.rw, Received May 13, 2020; Reviewed May 20, 2020; Accepted May 21, 2020 Abstract: This study investigated “The extent…

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Household Livelihoods Survival Mechanisms and Women Enterprise Fund Up-take in Isiolo County, Kenya

Household Livelihoods Survival Mechanisms and Women Enterprise Fund Up-take in Isiolo County, Kenya

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Dr. Urbanus Mwinzi Ndolo – Researcher and EIA & EA Consultant Environ-Cares Africa LtdEmail: umndolo@gmail.com Received November 16, 2019; Reviewed April 26, 2020; Accepted May 13, 2020 Abstract: The general public and government social transformation agents alike assume that all Women have equal access to Development safety-net funds. Isiolo County, though a predominantly pastoralist region,…

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Kenyan Education Sector: Learner Challenges and Mitigations

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Kenyan Education Sector: Learner Challenges and Mitigations

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Dr. Areba George NgwachoKisii University, KenyaEmail: narebag@gmail.com Received March 29, 2020; Reviewed June 24; Accepted June 25, 2020 Abstract: Globally, and Kenya in particular, economic growth has been and will be negatively impacted by COVID-19 shocks with direct consequences to the poor, vulnerable and marginalized households who rely on informal employment and businesses to fend…

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Tourism Revenue Sharing on Poverty Alleviation around National Parks of Rwanda: A Case of Volcanoes National Park

Tourism Revenue Sharing on Poverty Alleviation around National Parks of Rwanda: A Case of Volcanoes National Park

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Tushabe Emmy – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies,Rwanda Email:tushabemmy@gmail.com Received December 15, 2019; Revised April 21, 2020; Accepted April 26, 2020 Abstract: This study sought to examine the role of Tourism revenue sharing in reducing poverty around national parks of Rwanda using mixed research design of quantitative and qualitative techniques. The study found…

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Reconstructing Communities through Integrated Adult Education: Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Life-Work-Learning Connections from ODL in Tanzania

Reconstructing Communities through Integrated Adult Education: Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Life-Work-Learning Connections from ODL in Tanzania

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Dr. Newton Kyando – The Open University of TanzaniaEmail: nkyando@gmail.com; newton.kyando@out.ac.tz Received January 30, 2020; Reviewed April 17, 2020; Accepted April 23, 2020 Abstract: This paper focused on assessing perceptions and experiences adult learners as students at the Open University of Tanzania (OUT). This study was qualitatively designed. The study employed documentary analysis followed by…

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Innovative Approaches to Ensuring Quality Education in Poorly-resourced and Over-crowded Classrooms of the Public schools of Gasabo District-Kigali City

Innovative Approaches to Ensuring Quality Education in Poorly-resourced and Over-crowded Classrooms of the Public schools of Gasabo District-Kigali City

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Patrick Gatsinzi – Adventist University of Central Africa, Kigali, Rwanda, Dr. Wilton Ndayisenga – Adventist University of Central Africa, Kigali, Rwanda, Dr. Marie Claire Mukamazimpaka – Mount Kenya University, Rwanda& Mugisha John Kabeja – University of Rwanda, College of EducationEmail: gatsinzipatrick@yahoo.com Received March 12, 2020; Reviewed April 20; Accepted April 22, 2020 Abstract: Achieving quality…

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Causal Factors for Academic Underachievement in Public Primary Schools, Iganga District, Uganda

Causal Factors for Academic Underachievement in Public Primary Schools, Iganga District, Uganda

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Waiswa M. Michael and Dr. Benson N. Kinuthia – University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, KenyaEmail: waiswamarkmichael@gmail.com Received February 13, 2020; Reviewed April 9, 2020; Accepted April19, 2020 Abstract: This study explored causal factors for academic underachievement in public primary schools in Iganga district. The study specifically pointed out school and home factors that explain persistent…

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