Tag: Youth
Youth Participation in Development Financing and Its Implications for Community Security in Mtwara Region, Tanzania

Youth Participation in Development Financing and Its Implications for Community Security in Mtwara Region, Tanzania

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Nassibu Richard MwaifungaFaculty of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Political Science and Public AdministrationThe Open University of TanzaniaEmail: nassibu.academics@yahoo.com Abstract: This study examines the effect of youth participation in the Youth Development Fund (YDF) on community security in Mtwara Region, Tanzania, using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Quantitative data were collected from 486 youth beneficiaries…

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Effects of Youth Development Fund on the Establishment and Growth of Youth-Led Enterprises in Mpwapwa District, Tanzania

Effects of Youth Development Fund on the Establishment and Growth of Youth-Led Enterprises in Mpwapwa District, Tanzania

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Angelina Harun Neke & Laurent KaburireSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: angelinaneke0@gmail.com Abstract: Youth unemployment is still a significant issue that many countries throughout the world are facing. On the plus side, the globe has realized that sustained support of entrepreneurial endeavors, which lead to significant economic and social change, in addition to formal employment. In…

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Youth Entrepreneurship Training and Beneficiaries’ Loan Repayment Behaviour in Tharaka Noth Sub-County, Tharaka County, Kenya

Youth Entrepreneurship Training and Beneficiaries’ Loan Repayment Behaviour in Tharaka Noth Sub-County, Tharaka County, Kenya

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Judith Karimi Mutegi, Urbanus Mwinzi Ndolo & Simon NdwigaTharaka UniversityEmail: Judygitonga2008@gmail.com Abstract: The study examines the influence of youth entrepreneurship training on the loan repayment behavior of beneficiaries of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) in Tharaka North Sub-County, Tharaka County, Kenya. Descriptive research design was adopted. Youth groups were selected through multistage and randomization.…

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Innovative Transport Solutions in Western Kenya

Innovative Transport Solutions in Western Kenya

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William Wanyonyi WamalwaMasinde Muliro University of Science and TechnologyEmail: williamwamalwa1978@gmail.com Abstract: Transport-related challenges in rural Western Kenya continue to hinder access to essential services and economic opportunities. Inadequate infrastructure, fragmented mobility systems, and digital exclusion have deepened inequalities between rural and urban areas. This study aimed to develop an integrated transport framework tailored to the…

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Efficacy of Elitism on Implementation of Public Work Initiatives: A Case of Kazi Mtaani in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

Efficacy of Elitism on Implementation of Public Work Initiatives: A Case of Kazi Mtaani in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

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Susan Ndong – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityMildred Lumayo – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityCaleb Akuku – Department of Business Administration, Kisii University Email: sue.ndong@yahoo.com Abstract: The implementation of public works initiatives without due consideration of elitist contexts leads to unsustainable consequences. Kenya’s Kazi Mtaani falls in…

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The Contribution of Social and Emotional Support Towards Youth Wellbeing: Coping and Resilience Among the Youth in Kampala, Uganda

The Contribution of Social and Emotional Support Towards Youth Wellbeing: Coping and Resilience Among the Youth in Kampala, Uganda

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Peninah Beinomugisha – Head of Institute of Education & Lifelong Long Learning, Victoria University-Kampala, UgandaAmy Vatne Bintliff – Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Education Studies, University of California, San DiegoRebecca S. Levine – PhD Student, Department of Education Studies, University of California, San DiegoZaharah Namanda – MSc Education, Public Policy & Equity with Distinction, University…

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Challenges Facing Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions on Youth Employment in Gasabo District, Rwanda

Challenges Facing Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions on Youth Employment in Gasabo District, Rwanda

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Jean de Dieu Hakizayezu & Dr. Jean Francois ManirahoUniversity of Rwanda/ College of EducationEmail: hakizajaa@gmail.com Abstract: This paper contributed to education stakeholders by addressing challenges faced by TVET graduates on employment and suggesting strategies and recommendations to improve youth employment. Purposive and simple random sampling were used to select 192 respondents and data were collected…

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Content Knowledge Investigation of Youth Education in the Traditional Bukusu Community of Western Region, Kenya

Content Knowledge Investigation of Youth Education in the Traditional Bukusu Community of Western Region, Kenya

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Geoffrey Khisa Wafukho – Department of Foundation of Education, University of EldoretProf. Patrick A. Kafu – Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of EldoretDr. Felicity Murunga – Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of EldoretCorresponding Author: Dr. Kenneth M. Sabwami ksabwami@gmail.com Abstract: The study in Bungoma County investigated the content knowledge of youth education of…

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An Insight into the Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace Building among the Youth: Case of Shashemene Catholic Parish 04 Kebele, Meki Diocese, Ethiopia

An Insight into the Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace Building among the Youth: Case of Shashemene Catholic Parish 04 Kebele, Meki Diocese, Ethiopia

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Yisak Gebrekirstos Kebto, Dr. Wilkister M. Shanyisa & Dr. Peter Wanyagi MbaroThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, KenyaCorresponding author: yisak2017@gmail.com Abstract: Peace building is a global issue that the world seeks significantly. In Ethiopia, conflict and violence among the youth have increased than ever before. To achieve peace Shashemene Catholic Parish has a critical…

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Youth Entrepreneurship as an Engine of Social Economic Development: A Case of Rubavu District in Rwanda

Youth Entrepreneurship as an Engine of Social Economic Development: A Case of Rubavu District in Rwanda

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*Kalulu Ronald, Emmanuel Sebuhoro, Patrick Nizeyimana & Faustin Gapasi – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies * Corresponding author: kaluluronald@gmail.com Received June 28, 2018; Revised January 16, 2019; Accepted March 20, 2019 Abstract: Youth entrepreneurship is an important aspect of social economic development of any country. When carefully adopted and implemented, it can positively…

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