WBC publications

Examining the Methods of Teaching the Mentally Challenged and Communication Deficient Learners in a Selected Primary School Special Unit in Nairobi

Author: Eleen Chesaro The Presbyterian University of East Africa P.O Box 387 Kikuyu, Kenya Email: eleenchesaro@yahoo.com Abstract This study sought to examine the methods of teaching the mentally challenged and communication deficient learners in a selected primary school special unit in Nairobi. Case study design was employed by the study.  The sample consisted of mentally […]

Factors Affecting the Use of Environmental Values and Ethics in Solid Waste Management Management in Nairobi County

The Kenyan 2010 constitution guarantees clean and healthy environment which seems to be threatened daily by the increased solid waste generation and mushrooming of dumpsites. This has been contributed by people’s negative attitude towards waste management, which is a common habit in developing countries; resulting to illegal dumping and littering of waste in open spaces, drains and gutters, impacting negatively on the environment and human health. However, environmental governance in Kenya still lacks enforcement and empowerment at institutional and citizen levels to deal with solid waste management efficiently. This study sought to identify the factors that affect the use of environmental ethics and values in solid waste management.

Causes and Effects of Poor Solid Waste Management in the Semi-urban Town of Ongata Rongai in Kenya

Solid Waste Management is one of the most neglected area of development in most developing and transition economies of the world. With rapid growth of urban and semi-urban towns in Kenya, the issue of solid waste management in the country continues to pose great threats to sustainable development. The main purpose of this study was to examine the causes and effects of poor solid waste management with reference to Ongata Rongai Town in Kenya

Utilization, Perception and Sources of Knowledge on VCT Services among Youth in Public Diploma Colleges in Nairobi, Kenya

HIV/AIDS discussion has revolved in Kenya for quite a number of years, triggered by the effects experienced both by individuals and communities. Various interventions such as VCT services were started to curb the pandemic. However, the utilization and perception of VCT services by the young people remain poor. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the utilization, perception and source of knowledge about VCT services by the youth in public diploma colleges in Nairobi.

Effect of Strategic Management Practices Use on Tax Positioning among Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County

Despite that Small and Medium Enterprises sub-sector is increasingly being recognized as the prime vehicle for economic development in both developed and developing nations, there are still many SMEs that resist using strategic management practices since some of them think that this process is only useful for larger organizations. This study sought to establish the effect of strategic management practices on tax positioning among SMEs in Nairobi County, Kenya.

Effect of Personal Attributes on Employee Performance in the Public Service in Kenya

The legitimacy of any public service draws its breath from the capacity of responding to the needs of citizens in a way that is economically efficient. An emerging consensus among public sector experts is that in as much as public sector performance involves efficiency and outputs, it also involves the effectiveness of outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of personal attributes on employee performance in the public service in Kenya.