International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1(1), 2018 By *Anthony M. Wanjohi and **Vincient O. Orioki, *Director of Projects & Research, Kenya Projects Organization, P.O Box 85726, 00200, Nairobi – Kenya. **President of ACO Foundation, P.O Nairobi – Kenya Email of the Corresponding Author: wanjohi@kenpro.org Abstract: The issue of sustainability has continued to occupy…
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Factors Affecting the Use of Environmental Values and Ethics in Solid Waste Management Management in Nairobi County
International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1 (1), 2018 Authors: Ogutu Florence Akinyi1, Kimata Dennis2, Kweyu Raphael3 1&2 University of Nairobi – Kenya | 3Kenyatta University, Nairobi – Kenya Corresponding Author E-mail: florence.akinyi@gmail.com Abstract: The Kenyan 2010 constitution guarantees clean and healthy environment which seems to be threatened daily by the increased solid waste…
Knowledge of Home Based Care of HIV and AIDS Patients in Butula Division, Kenya
International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1(1), 2018 Author: Benard Wesonga Affiliation: Dr. Wesonga is a medical doctor currently lecturing at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega – Kenya Email Address: bwesonga@adeointl.org Abstract: While Home Based Care (HBC) of HIV/AIDS patients is predominantly gaining recognition in most of developing…
Factors Influencing the Establishment of Mobile Primary Schools among the Nomadic People in North Horr, Kenya
Author: Mohammed Bante Adano Institution: The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Abstract: Mobile schools are key towards enhancing the accessibility of schools among the nomadic and marginalized communities. While concerted effort has been made by various partners in education to make education accessible to all, there is still a huge school-access gap among the pastoralist…
Factors Affecting Second Language Acquisition among Pre-school Children in Kasikeu Division, Makueni County
Author: Gaspar S. Kyalo Abstract: The main purpose of the study was to examine the factors affecting second language acquisition among children aged 3-4 years in Kasikeu Division in Makueni County, Kenya. The study sought to examine the following: the effect of teachers teaching experience, academic level, level of training and language components on children’…
Effect of Nutrition on Academic Performance of Pre-School Children Aged 4 – 6 Years in Kiou Location, Makueni Sub county
Author: Kamula E. Nduku Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of nutrition on academic performance of pre-school children aged 4 – 6 years in Kiou Location, Kasikeu Division in Makueni County in Kenya. The study sought to find out the effect of deficiency disease, the type of food eaten and…
Examining Drug Prevention Strategies among Undergraduate Students in Public Campuses in Kenya
Journal of Education in Developing Economies, 1(2), April 2018 Author: Joyce Pere, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya | E-mail Address: perejoyce@yahoo.com Abstract: Drug abuse amongst university students has been escalating at an alarming rate despite having preventive strategies set to curb the situation across the…
International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences Publications 2018
International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2018 Utilization, Perception and Sources of Knowledge on VCT Services among Youth in Public Diploma Colleges in Nairobi, Kenya By Joyce Oloo Asuke, Marion Mutugi and Yeri Kombe Abstract: HIV/AIDS discussion has revolved in Kenya for quite a number of years, triggered by the…
A Review of the Growth of Early Childhood Education from a Developing Country’s Context
Author: Anthony M. Wanjohi Affiliation: Kenya Projects Organization P.O Box, 15509-00503, Mbagathi, Nairobi – Kenya Tel. +254 20 2319748 | E-mail: wanjohi@kenpro.org Abstract: Kenya, despite being a developing economy has a long tradition of early childhood education. The first early childhood development centres (pre-schools) were started in the 1940s by and for the exclusive use…
Challenges Facing Early Childhood Education in Developing Countries
Despite the growing importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE), there are a number of challenges that have continued to pull down its effective implementation. In this article, a number of major challenges have been briefly discussed. These include lack of adequate teaching and learning resources, socio-economic factors, high teacher-child ratio with poor remunerations, and financial constraints. Socio-economic…