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Otieno, Hellen Akinyi (Daystar University School of Arts and Humanities, October , 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: The study evaluated the role of counter-terrorism strategies in Africa with a focus on the role of IGAD’s Track One Diplomacy in the context of the Horn of Africa. The Horn of Africa and IGAD comprise of Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. The HOA has encountered myriads of complex and fast developing transnational security threats, such as inter and intra state conflicts, boundary disputes, resource conflicts, proliferation of small arms and obstinate challenges arising from terrorism. As a result of the terror attack on September 9/11, in the USA, the fight against terrorism has since been internationalized and is no longer just a domestic concern. The attacks have necessitated concerted efforts of International, regional and sub regional actors in fighting terrorism. Africa established Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to deal with economic challenges that the continent was facing. The study applied qualitative and quantitative data. The results showed that respondents agreed that socio-economic conditions such as unemployment, poverty, illiteracy and marginalization caused terrorism, political exclusion, bad governance, religious extremism and external factors such as joint war against terror and foreign military deployment influence terrorism influence terrorism in the Horn of Africa. The study concluded that unemployment; poverty, illiteracy and marginalization cause terrorism, political exclusion, bad governance, religious extremism and external factors such as joint war against terror and foreign military deployment influence terrorism in the Horn of Africa. The study also concluded strategies adopted by regional and international actor in combating terrorism and extremism in Horn of Africa though effective, need to be bottom up. Description: Masters of Arts In Diplomacy, Development and International Security URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3752 Files in this item: 1
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Adhiambo, Okech Sylvia (Daystar University, November , 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the coherence between the East African people- centred sovereignty and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Its objectives were to; establish the process of election of members to the EALA and assess the extent to which the process of election of members of the EALA was people-centred. The research adopted the descriptive research design as well as a case study design. The target population was East African Community (EAC) university students, particularly from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The sample size consisted of sixty students from the three member states. The study also included liaison officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kenya. The primary data was collected through questionnaires and one-on-one interviews with the participants of the study. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive analysis procedures including frequencies and percentages, while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. In regard to the extent to which the election of members to EALA was people centred, 3% of the respondents stated that it was at all not people centred, 38% indicated it was to a small extent, 52% stated it was to a moderate extent and 7% to a great extent. In regard to the process of electing EALA members, 52% of the respondents stated that members were nominated by political parties in their countries, 31% indicated that their presidents directly nominated individuals of their choice, 12% stated that national assemblies nominated members by evaluation of their capabilities through presentation and majority vote, while on 5% respondents indicated that the civil Societies had a role in nominating members to EALA. The study concluded that people centred sovereignty in relation to their participation in the process of election of members to the EALA vis-à-vis the EAC integration process was to a moderate extent. The study recommended that EAC member states should continue to explore more avenues of creating awareness to their citizens towards improving participatory decision making. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3514 Files in this item: 1
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Wangai, Peter Ndungu (Daystar University, October , 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: This study sought to examine the interface between security and the refugee crises in Africa with a focus on Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya. The objectives of the study included; to examine the contextual background of the refugee crises in Kenya, to evaluate the impact of the refugee crises in Dadaab Refugee Camp on Kenya’s national security and to assess the intervention measures by the Government of Kenya in response to Dadaab refugee crises and national security. The study was qualitative in nature and adopted a descriptive research design. The study also adopted a case study approach. An interview schedule was used to collect data from the respondents. The study established that that among the key problems which are faced by the refugees including separation from their family members, high level of both physical and mental insecurities, lack of proper shelters, food insecurity, lack of proper education, health care and employment for their children. The study has also indicated that the presence of the Dadaab refugee camp has been responsible for the rising cases of insecurity both within the camp and outside the camp. This was because, inside the camp, cases of rape were reported on a daily basis, inter-clan infightings, burglary, as well as smuggling of contraband goods and hiding in of small arms. The study concluded that there were groups of criminals that took full advantage of refugee crises to trade in small arms and hide amongst refugees to camouflage their activities. The Kenya-Somalia boarder was plagued by insecurity that was attributed internally to banditry, illicit firearms, cattle rustling and inter-clan conflict. Refugees were also regarded as a group of vulnerable people who needed protection. The study recommends that in order to address the problem of illegal immigrants, the government should be provided with additional support by UNHCR and donors in order for it to increase the number of trained security personnel assigned to the Kenya-Somali border. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3513 Files in this item: 1
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Wambua, Rogers M. (Daystar University, April , 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Resource mobilization and effective communication strategy go hand in hand in any non-profit organization. This study sought to find out whether communication strategy has influence on resource mobilization results. The study focused on non-profit organizations and used Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS Kenya) as a case. FOCUS Kenya is a non-profit Christian organization whose main mandate is to reach students on campus through evangelism, leadership development, discipleship and integral missions and social transformation programs. The study reviewed the level of funding at FOCUS Kenya from 2006 to 2016, to determine the relationship between corporate strategy and the level of funding at FOCUS Kenya and also the perception of stakeholders on the effectiveness of communication strategies in resource mobilization as established by FOCUS Kenya. This study was guided by the stakeholder theory that focuses on relationships between an organization and stakeholders’ influence on how the organization conducts its activities (Freeman, 2010). The research used descriptive design using both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and analysed using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) for the questionnaires, and thematic discussions for the interviews. The findings indicated that in 2016, FOCUS Kenya level of funding was at Ksh 32M, which was four times lower than expected needs despite the efforts employed to mobilize adequate resources. Additionally, the findings revealed that FOCUS staff members were not involved in the formulation and implementation of the communication strategy. The study recommends that stakeholders be involved in formulation and implementation of communication strategy for a greater, resource mobilization success. Description: Master Of Arts In Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3451 Files in this item: 1
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Gol, Naomi N. (Daystar University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, June , 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: Stress is an important issue in university environment as well as in the society. There has been a growing appreciation of the issues of quality of life and stress involved in students’ training as this may affect their learning and academic performance. Specifically, stress in academic institutions can stimulate both positive and negative consequences depending on certain factors. The main objective of the study was to identify the effects and ways to alleviate or minimize the impact of stress among students. The study used a descriptive design and combined both qualitative and quantitative research methods approaches. The sample of 234 respondents was randomly selected. Data was collected from the students using self-administered questionnaires and student counselors were interviewed using semi structured questionnaires. Data was coded and analyzed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 18. The findings from the study showed that stress originated from academic related work and resulted in negative emotions such as helplessness and hopelessness for those who did not use effective methods of coping. The study identified coping mechanisms used by most respondents as social support (68.3%), prayer (62.4%) and hobbies (57.9%). In regard to the general health of the students, the study showed that 68.7% had good control of stress. Based on the findings, Daystar University should therefore offer many resources to help students develop appropriate coping skills of reducing the levels of academic related stress such as time management, stress management, and relaxation. Description: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3429 Files in this item: 1
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Mwangi, Benard Kamau (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, June , 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Collaboration of Churches among themselves is an expression of adherence and response to the truths shared in the Bible. The following research work aims to encourage all the parties living and working in the urban Church to consider the outcome of their ministry in an economically divided society. The disparity between the urban rich Church and the urban poor Church is a representative of the actual life in the city. It is important to have an urban Church that is conscious of the gap between the rich and the poor and the subsequent action influenced by the realization that the gap is a denial of the Theology of the Kingdom of God. The research took place at ACK St Veronica Parish. The target population was 110 respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS- Version 20 for quantitative; as for qualitative data was categorized into themes for ease of interpretation. The study found out that there was less interaction between the rich and the poor churches. The poor church had limited access to resources for economic development. The study therefore recommended that rich churches need to strategically engage the poor churches to prompt collaborative measures. It also recommends that the poor churches on the other hand, must seek ways in which to work with their rich counterparts for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. Description: Master of Theology, Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3427 Files in this item: 1
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Kamau, Mwangi Benard (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, June , 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Collaboration of Churches among themselves is an expression of adherence and response to the truths shared in the Bible. The following research work aims to encourage all the parties living and working in the urban Church to consider the outcome of their ministry in an economically divided society. The disparity between the urban rich Church and the urban poor Church is a representative of the actual life in the city. It is important to have an urban Church that is conscious of the gap between the rich and the poor and the subsequent action influenced by the realization that the gap is a denial of the Theology of the Kingdom of God. The research took place at ACK St Veronica Parish. The target population was 110 respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS- Version 20 for quantitative; as for qualitative data was categorized into themes for ease of interpretation. The study found out that there was less interaction between the rich and the poor churches. The poor church had limited access to resources for economic development. The study therefore recommended that rich churches need to strategically engage the poor churches to prompt collaborative measures. It also recommends that the poor churches on the other hand, must seek ways in which to work with their rich counterparts for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. Description: Master of Theology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3426 Files in this item: 1
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Bukachi, Grace Nyambura (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., June , 2008)
[more][less]Abstract: This study explores the opportunities, challenges and perceptions of women clergy in two urban churches. Additionally this study set out to establish why there are few women serving in fulltime pastoral ministry in the two churches, Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) and the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. The study population was women clergy from the two mentioned churches and their immediate leadership of both genders. The researcher administered two questionnaires to each respondent from the leadership of CITAM to establish their perception of the leadership capabilities among the women clergy. Focus groups comprised of some male pastors and purposely selected individuals from both All Saints Cathedral and CITAM leadership. Questionnaires were administered to the leadership teams which provided additional information towards this study. The researcher also carried out church archive research to ascertain the records of women clergy with CITAM and the All Saints Cathedral Church. Various Womanist, Feminist and leadership theories were addressed and the experiences of African women clergy in this African region also reviewed. The results from the study indicate that women clergy have a myriad of opportunities for leadership and should pursue them uncompromisingly. The church leadership may to some extent be skewed toward patriarchal cultural norms, but with time and given the dispensation of this millennium, they are able to maximize their opportunities by responding to the call of God to serve according to Matthew 28: 18-20. Additionally this study recommended that various programs and activities be instituted to develop avenues for encouraging women to follow through and to remain in church ministry with the help of older clergy who would be their mentors and team members. Description: Master of Arts in Christian Ministries URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3344 Files in this item: 1
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Marangu, Stephen Kinoti (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., November , 2015)
[more][less]Abstract: The church needs to enable parents to nurture their children’s Christian faith at home. Little research has been done in Nairobi to analyse how churches use the home church platform to nurture children’s Christian faith through the parents. The objectives of the study were to find out whether churches in Nairobi had programmes to equip parents nurture their children’s Christian faith at home and the rationale used for these programmes. It also sought to find out how effective the programmes were. In the study, literature review with an exegesis of Deuteronomy 6:1-9 was done and a conceptual framework was drawn. The study employed an exploratory correlational design. The sampling was purposeful. Four churches from the four different major protestant denominations in Kenya were selected. A sample of one hundred and ten children worker and five pastors was targeted. For data analysis, Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS version 20) was used. The results revealed that 65.2% of the respondents in the selected churches perceived that their respective churches did enable and train parents to nurture their children’s Christian faith at home. The converse was true specifically in their response to the questions employing Valarie Zeithaml, A. Parasuraman, and Leonard Berry’s five dimensions of assessing service quality. These results revealed the respondents misinterpreted service quality for there was a significant difference between what they perceive and what was actually supplied. The study concluded that parents received no significant enablement by the selected churches towards nurturing their children’s Christian faith at home. To reduce the gap between perceived and supplied service, the study recommends that the churches re-evaluate the strategies they employ for enabling parents to nurture their children’s faith at home Description: Master of Theology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3320 Files in this item: 1
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Miruka, John Moseti (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., June , 2016)
[more][less]Abstract: The study sought to examine the socio-economic factors influencing enrolment. Upon analysing and interpreting data, the research outcomes were as follows: Organization’s politics and academic programme’s structure were perceived to indirectly influence enrolment for the pastoral programme at Neema Lutheran College. Respondents who had gone through the system thought that it was essential for the college to seriously rework its curriculum. They suggested that the college introduce more relevant courses that would meet the needs of society. Regarding socio economic factors that influenced enrolment, respondents generally indicated that all the listed factors influenced low enrolment for pastoral programme at Neema Lutheran College. Respondents were of the opinion that the church put up income generating projects to help supplement locally collected funds. These would assist enrolled students to pay school fees. Encouraging local Christians to fundraise towards this noble programme is of the essence. Respondents also indicated that there was need to teach youth and society on the importance of pastoral work. They also indicated that the church needed to organize and remunerate its workers well. The respondents also suggested that the college in liaison with the church send application forms and advertisements early enough to reach church members before admissions into the programme commences. Description: Master of Theology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3316 Files in this item: 1
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Nderitu, Bernice Nyokabi (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., June 1, 2013)
[more][less]Abstract: This study provides theoretical background and empirical evidence that parenting is a predictor of a child’s emotional expression, self-regulation and interpersonal relationships. The primary goal of the study was to find out the role parents play in the social and emotional development of children in middle childhood period in Kahawa Sukari Estate, Kiambu County. The main objective was to find out how parenting influences children’s social and emotional competencies. Three theories form the theoretical framework: attachment theory, psychosocial theory, and ecological systems theory. The research was conducted using a mixed research design employing both qualitative and quantitative methods; focus group discussions, structured questionnaires, and interviews were used to collect data. The study sample size was 111 respondents comprising of 50 parent respondents, 53 child respondents, and 8 key informants. Study findings have established that parents are not physically available given that 68% work in the evenings and neither are they emotionally available due to stressors of work (36%) and poor health (36%). Parent education and support is therefore recommended to facilitate positive parental behaviors and enhance children’s social emotional development. The study results will be beneficial to parents, organizations dealing with children, schools, and policy makers. Description: Master of Arts in Child Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3305 Files in this item: 1
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Ngugi, Rachael Wambui (Daystar University, June , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The youth are known to be the most dynamic group of people in any given setting. They keep the church vibrant and energetic through various activities. One of the major activities is music. Music is a very important part of Christian worship. It is the one major way that Christians communicate with God. Through music, many have come to the saving knowledge of Christ and had their lives transformed. It is therefore paramount that musicians in church be firmly grounded in God‟s word if the music they sing is to edify the body of Christ. This research was a case study of Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Karen. Its purpose was to explore the various ways in which CITAM Karen nurtured her youth in music and faith in general. There were four objectives that the researcher sought to achieve: to identify the types of music sung and danced to by the youth at CITAM Karen, explore various approaches which CITAM Karen used to nurture the youth in their faith, establish various ways in which CITAM Karen nurtured the youth in music and lastly identify challenges faced by the church in the process of nurturing the youth in music. Questionnaires, observation guide and interviews were used to collect data at CITAM Karen. The researcher found out from the data collected how CITAM Karen ensured that the music sang is biblical and how they carried out continued nurturing of their youth in music. At the end of the study recommendations were given on how youth can better be nurtured in music and in their faith in general. This research will be helpful to the youth, those in youth ministry; youth pastors, chaplains in learning institutions and counselors. Having found out that the dominant music at Karen is local music it is recommended that a further study be carried out to establish the relationship between local music and the dominant youth age group of 19 to 24. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3174 Files in this item: 1
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Ruthuku, June Wanjiku (Daystar University, August , 2013)
[more][less]Abstract: Deafness is a condition that affects 20 million children worldwide, 80% of whom live in the developing countries. With this condition comes a challenge for the deaf child in terms of language and communication. Without communication and language skills, inclusion in the family, education, society; and in the long run employment might be impossible. This will definitely affect the attachment process. The researcher recognized this aspect and purposed to study “The effect of deafness on attachment among children in selected deaf centres in Nairobi County”. The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of deafness on attachment among deaf children aged between 12 and 20 years. The objectives of the study included: 1) To find out whether deafness affects attachment in deaf children, 2) To establish the challenges that hearing caregivers experience in their interaction with their deaf children. The study employed descriptive research. A sample population of 36 deaf children aged between 12 and 20 years was used. The participants were derived from public schools. The schools included: Joseph Kang’ethe Primary, Race-course Primary, Aga Khan Primary and Giovanni e Silva school in Nairobi County. The major sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The researcher used both questionnaires and focus group discussion questions for data collection. Data analysis was done through descriptive techniques with the help of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS, Version 17.0) and qualitative data analysis methods. Data was presented and displayed graphically using tables, graphs and charts. The findings indicated that a large percentage of the caregivers [mothers (77.1%) and fathers (94.4%)] do not know sign language. The findings also indicated that 52.9% of the deaf children do not bother telling their caregivers about their problems. As a result, attachment is affected. The researcher recommends sign language training for the caregivers. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2996 Files in this item: 1
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Martin, M. Munyao (Daystar University, May , 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: African Christianity has seen many phases of expressing spirituality since the European colonial authorities gave way to African independent states. Many of the African churches that started during and after colonialism were mainly driven by protest against white domination and fight for independence. It is almost fifty years after the independence of most African nations and Christianity in Africa is now importing foreign traits of Christianity namely, Pentecostalism, whose modern origin is the Azusa Street Revival of 1873 – 1929, in Topeka, Kansas. Pentecostal Christianity and its materialistic approach to spirituality, which defies biblical teaching on the same, has been overwhelmingly embraced in Africa. Pentecostal Christianity, largely an import of American Christianity, has now become a popular expression of spirituality in Kenya. This study focused on the deception of materialism: desire to be wealthy and healthy, as distinctive characteristics of Pentecostalism in Mombasa city. Prosperity gospel was evaluated in light of the teaching of the Scriptures. Churches in Mombasa were selected through the use of in-depth interviews to know what views the prosperity gospel teaching pastors held on success, health and material wealth. Questionnaires were issued to the youth, men and women in Pentecostal churches that have embraced prosperity gospel teachings, to determine their views on the same. The data was analysed with the intention of comparing and contrasting the findings in the field concerning prosperity with the biblical position on the same and found out that there is deception in the presentation of prosperity gospel. Pastors who present prosperity gospel twist the Scriptures so as to make money out of the unsuspecting congregants. Theological knowledge was found wanting among pastors and their congregations. Therefore, it is highly recommended that pastors get exposed to adequate theological training before they lead churches. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/1268 Files in this item: 1
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