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DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY, January , 2012)[more][less]
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Radio as a tool for social change in Kenya: Case of Radio Maisha's Mid-Morning program ((STAARABIKA)Ndiema, Anthony (Daystar University, June , 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: The integration of Radio for social change has been enhanced with the advent of social media. Change is no longer conceived as linear because the audiences are constantly interacting with different kinds of content and consuming or rejecting it in different ways. Unlike the traditional radio where presenters or producers would be the authoritative source of content that only allowed one way of information flow, digital media has made audience transform from passive to active listeners. Radio that has an interface for interactivity to happen such as calling in sessions, responding via texts to the content over the websites and online presence of the media house makes the sessions even much integrated. This research study therefore sought to find out the role of Radio Maisha’s Staarabika radio programming in facilitating transformative social change and the listeners’ power to choose which programs suit them and for what reasons. The study assumed a descriptive research design using questionnaires and a focus group discussion among the faithful listeners of Staarabika’s radio programming. A total of 106 listeners were called and questionnaires filled out by the researcher and a focus group discussion was also done. The findings show the presenter of the show being the main source and also a key influencer to change of behavior. The study also found a strong link between listening to Staarabika at both personal and community level with high correlation scores between responses related to personal change and community change as compared to listening habits. Additionally, the study found that there was a strong link between listening to Staarabika and social change at the community level. The study recommends radio and specific attention to be given to the choice of presenters as they influence social change in their listeners. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3173 Files in this item: 1
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Mumo, Claudia Wayua (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2020)
[more][less]Abstract: Branding is a key element for any politician who wants to excel in their quest to win an election because voters tend to identify with a political brand that favours them. Raila Odinga is a brand with a huge political following and over the years he has been a key contestant in general elections even though he has not succeeded to rise to presidency. This paper sought to analyze his brand image, the rivals branding of his candidature in both the social and legacy media; and the effect all these had on voting behavior during elections. The study was anchored on two theories: the framing theory and the theory of reasoned action. Based on framing theory, this study assumed that there were pre-existing frames that were inherent in the brand ‘Raila Odinga’, which were shaped by both the media and his campaign team. To this end, these frames were key in determining the voters reasoned actions during presidential elections. The study was limited to Murang’a and Homa-Bay counties and it adopted a descriptive design. Questionnaire and key informant interview guide were used to collect data. The study sampled 384 respondents in each of the two counties;oma Bay County had a response rate of 315 (82%) while Muranga County had 357 (93%). The findings indicated that Raila Odinga was easily recognised across the country and that his rivals used his easily recognisable brand to frame negative messages during the run-up to the 2017 presidential elections. Region and politics of belonging played a role in the framing of Raila Odinga’s brand image. Central Kenya residents were more likely to believe the messages spread by Raila Odinga’s competitors compared to the Western Kenya. The study also established that whereas voters in Homa-Bay did not take keen interest in Raila Odinga’s coverage in the media; a fairly significant percentage of Muranga voters were keen on the same with only 50.10% stating that his coverage was unimportant to them compared to 75.90 percent in Homa Bay. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3388 Files in this item: 1
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Kerongo, Stellah Moraa Osoro (Daystar University, School of Human and Social Sciences, October , 2020)
[more][less]Abstract: This study employed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with the intention to reduce depression symptoms and enhance academic performance of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) adolescents in selected primary schools, Nairobi County, Kenya. The main objective was to establish the effectiveness of REBT in treating depression and enhancing academic performance among DHH adolescents. The study utilized quasi-experimental design in which Aga Khan Primary School was the experimental group and Joseph Kangethe Primary School was the control group. The study sample size was 64 DHH adolescents from Pre-Primary one to class eight aged between 14 to 20 years. Data collection was done through the social demographic questionnaires, Becks depression inventory and document analysis. The findings revealed that the respondents’ academic performance was affected by the mode of communication used, frequency of respondents’ caregiver assistance in doing homework, giving extra homework and who the respondents share their problems with at β = -.010 (p=0.014), β=-0.153 (p=0.054), β=0.005 (p=0.007) and β=0.111 (p=0.050) respectively. In addition, the study findings revealed that there was association between predictive factors and academic performance on caregivers who attended school meetings (p=0.034), encouraging respondents to always work hard (p=0.034), caregivers who are role models to respondents (p=0.052) and respondents being taught life skills by caregivers (p=0.006). The results revealed that the effect size between subjects was substantial and had effects from baseline to midline F=33.348 d=.353 (CI=-1.460 - -.709) and midline to end line at F=61.449 d = .502 (CI= -1.907 - -1.132). National policy makers (Ministry of Education/KICD)implement inclusion of sign language in the curriculum taught in schools and exclusion of school based counselors. Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3398 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni (University of Nairobi, November 12, 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: Doping in sport is a global menace. By end of 2009, fourteen Kenyans from diverse sports disciplines had tested positive for various prohibited substances. The need for regulation is informed by the desire to protect the health of athletes, to protect the spirit of sport and to protect Kenya’s reputation as a top sporting nation. Efforts at regulation by sports bodies alone have been unsuccessful. Kenya has no anti-doping law in place. This work seeks to answer two questions: firstly, whether anti-doping law is necessary to regulate doping in sport, and, secondly, whether, in the case of Kenya, anti-doping law is necessary. This work is a desk study in which books, journal articles, Newspaper articles, international instruments, statutes and case law were analysed. Interviews with selected renowned sportspersons were also conducted. This work explores the interplay between law, science and sport. This work made several key findings which include, firstly, that none of the authors on the subject of doping and or regulation of doping has considered anti-doping law. Secondly, sports bodies have inherent structural weaknesses which make their anti-doping efforts ineffective. Thirdly, some of the causes of doping in sport such as commercialization and overproduction of prohibited substances have not been addressed in the current anti-doping efforts. Sixthly, that Kenya has no regulatory framework for anti-doping in place. It is concluded that anti-doping law is necessary in the regulation of doping in sport and that much more needs to be done besides the law. It is recommended that Kenya formulates a broad based anti-doping policy to facilitate the development of an anti-doping law. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3112 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Scolastica N.; Kinai, Theresia; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga; Ndeke, Sr Florentina Ndunge (Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor-illegal delinquency in selected secondary schools, in Nairobi County of Kenya. The study was informed by Parenting models theory, Social Control Theory and Ego identity versus Role confusion theory. A co relational survey design was employed and the participants comprised 219 females and 191 male students selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and a behaviour checklist. Data was analyzed using parametric correlation statistics. The study revealed that, parental supportiveness was not related to adolescents’ non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. That is, the adolescents who perceived excessive parental monitoring comprised the highest percentage of those who were involved in occasional non-illegal (77.6%) and occasional minor-illegal (51.7%) delinquent behaviours. The highest percentage of the persistent non-illegal (17.5%) and persistent minor-illegal (7.7%) delinquent behaviours were those who perceived excessive parental monitoring. The lowest percentage of the adolescents who were involved in occasional non-illegal (46.2%) and persistent non-illegal (7.7%) behaviours were those who perceived low parental monitoring. The results also revealed a significant positive relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental monitoring and non-illegal, and substance abuse delinquent behaviours. The study recommended psychosocial training for parents to enhance effective parenting. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3160 Files in this item: 1
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Githinji, Scolastica Kariuki; Gatumu, Haniel; Aloka, Peter J.O. (Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, May , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor-illegal delinquency in selected secondary schools, in Nairobi County of Kenya. The study was informed by Parenting models theory, Social Control Theory and Ego identity versus Role confusion theory. A co relational survey design was employed and the participants comprised 219 females and 191 male students selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and a behaviour checklist. Data was analyzed using parametric correlation statistics. The study revealed that, parental supportiveness was not related to adolescents’ non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. That is, the adolescents who perceived excessive parental monitoring comprised the highest percentage of those who were involved in occasional non-illegal (77.6%) and occasional minor-illegal (51.7%) delinquent behaviours. The highest percentage of the persistent non-illegal (17.5%) and persistent minor-illegal (7.7%) delinquent behaviours were those who perceived excessive parental monitoring. The lowest percentage of the adolescents who were involved in occasional non-illegal (46.2%) and persistent non-illegal (7.7%) behaviours were those who perceived low parental monitoring. The results also revealed a significant positive relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental monitoring and non-illegal, and substance abuse delinquent behaviours. The study recommended psychosocial training for parents to enhance effective parenting. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3007 Files in this item: 1
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Githinji, Scolastica Kariuki; Gatumu, Haniel; Aloka, Peter J.O. (Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, March , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor-illegal delinquency in selected secondary schools, in Nairobi County of Kenya. The study was informed by Parenting models theory, Social Control Theory and Ego identity versus Role confusion theory. A co relational survey design was employed and the participants comprised 219 females and 191 male students selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and a behaviour checklist. Data was analyzed using parametric correlation statistics. The study revealed that, parental supportiveness was not related to adolescents’ non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. That is, the adolescents who perceived excessive parental monitoring comprised the highest percentage of those who were involved in occasional non-illegal (77.6%) and occasional minor-illegal (51.7%) delinquent behaviours. The highest percentage of the persistent non-illegal (17.5%) and persistent minor-illegal (7.7%) delinquent behaviours were those who perceived excessive parental monitoring. The lowest percentage of the adolescents who were involved in occasional non-illegal (46.2%) and persistent non-illegal (7.7%) behaviours were those who perceived low parental monitoring. The results also revealed a significant positive relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental monitoring and non-illegal, and substance abuse delinquent behaviours. The study recommended psychosocial training for parents to enhance effective parenting. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3000 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, N. Scolastica; Aloka, Peter J.O.; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga; Gitonga, Ciriaka (Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, January , 2015)
[more][less]Abstract: This study examined the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parents’ behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor illegal delinquent behaviours in Secondary Schools, Nairobi Kenya. The study adopted a co-relational survey design. Questionnaires and a behaviour check list were used to gather data among students selected by stratified and simple random sampling. Data analysis was done by doing correlation. The findings showed that, perceived parental conflicts and non-illegal delinquent behaviours was r (.157**) = .001, p < .01), while the correlation between perceived parental conflicts and minor-illegal behaviour was r (.049) = .325, p >.01, and parental conflicts and generalised delinquency was r (.124) = .012, p <.01. That is, there was significant positive relationship between high level Inter-parental conflicts and adolescents’ involvement in non-illegal delinquent behaviours and generalised delinquency. However, inter-parental conflicts are not significantly related to adolescents’ involvement in minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. The study recommended parental psycho-education in schools toward reducing conflicts and preventive and remedial counselling for adolescents involved in delinquency or exposed to the conflicts. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3182 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Scolastica N.; Aloka, Peter J.O.; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga; Gitonga, Ciriaka (Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, January , 2015)
[more][less]Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between perceptions of parental punitive discipline and involvement in non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviours among selected secondary school students in Nairobi County, Kenya. A correlational survey design was employed and the participants comprised 219 females and 191 male students selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The study reported that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between parental corporal punishment and adolescents’ non-illegal delinquent behaviours. However, parental corporal punishment did not significantly relate to adolescents’ involvement in minor- illegal delinquent behaviours. The study recommended that parents should avoid use of punitive disciplining strategies which influenced adolescents’ non-illegal delinquent behaviours. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3183 Files in this item: 1
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Muriithi, Samuel M.; Louw, Lynette; Radloff, Sarah E. (South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Background: Leadership effectiveness is critical to organisational performance and survival. To be effective, organisational leaders must possess the right competencies. One vital leadership competency is strategic thinking, which is described as the ability to synthesise and utilise intuition and creativity in order for an organisation to achieve an integrated perspective. Strategic thinking remains a critical area for research, owing to lack of supporting empirical literature, and to theories that give little or no guidance to leaders. Aim: The purpose of this study is to empirically test the relationship between strategic thinking competency and leadership effectiveness in Kenyan indigenous banks. Setting: The setting of the study is the indigenous banks in Kenya. Methods: The study was based on a positivist research paradigm which is quantitative in nature and utilised a survey method to collect data. Both probability and non-probability methods were used to determine the target population. The research instrument was a selfadministered, closed-ended questionnaire. From a target population of 494 individuals, a total of 257 responses were received and analysed. The analysis was performed using structural equation modelling with confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha and goodness-of-fit indices being used for analysis and testing relationships. Results: The overall findings are that a positive relationship exists between strategic thinking and leadership effectiveness in indigenous banks in Kenya. The study further establishes positive relationships between the strategic thinking competency and its sub-constructs of general strategic thinking, intent-focused and hypothesis-driven, but a negative relationship with intelligent opportunism. A similar positive relationship exists between leadership effectiveness and its sub-constructs of influence, follower commitment and versatility. Conclusion: This research has established that strategic thinking is an important determinant of leadership effectiveness for indigenous banks in Kenya, and therefore supports prevailing literature and theory indicating a positive relationship. The implication of the study is that bank management should strive to maintain strategic thinking competency for effective leadership, successful bank performance and stability. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3608 Files in this item: 1
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Louw, Lynette; Muriithi, Samuel M.; Radloff, Sarah (SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Orientation: Effective leadership is critical to the survival and growth of organisations. For such leadership to be realised, organisational leaders need to be competent in transformational leadership, which is described as a situation in which the leader and followers empower and shape each other’s behaviour to attain a desired goal. Research purpose: The purpose of this study is to empirically test the relationship between transformational leadership competency and leadership effectiveness in Kenyan indigenous banks. Motivation for this study: In spite of the fact that indigenous banks have been performing better recently, their overall poor performance is cause for concern. This study was motivated by a desire to establish the extent to which the recent improvement is attributable to transformational leadership competency and effectiveness. It is also anticipated that this investigation can highlight aspects of leadership which require more attention in order to sustain improved performance. Research design, approach and method: The study utilised a survey method to collect both quantitative and qualitative data while probability and non-probability techniques were used to sample target population. With 494 respondents targeted in the study, 257 responses were received and analysed. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modelling with Cronbach’s alpha, confirmatory factor analysis and goodness-of-fit indices for analysis and for testing relationships. Main findings: The overall findings confirm that a strong relationship exists between transformational leadership competencies and leadership effectiveness among the leaders of the indigenous banks in Kenya. Practical/managerial implication: Based on the findings of this study, Kenyan indigenous banks are able to identify specific and essential transformational leadership competencies and leadership effectiveness attributes. Contribution: The study has identified that transformational leadership abilities of inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualised consideration and idealised influence, together with the leadership effectiveness indicators of cross-cultural competency, influence, follow commitment, versatility and group organisation are essential for the effectiveness of Kenyan banks. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3609 Files in this item: 1
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Moke, Ngaba Arthur (Daystar University, May , 2013)
[more][less]Abstract: Strategic thinking has proved to be one of the most powerful global concepts that are viable in the promotion of innovation and gaining of competitive advantage in a world of intense competition and technological advancement. Its use in the not-for-profit sector has various ramifications depending on the extent of its utilization by the organizations. Such degree of utilization determines an organization’s accrued benefits in the short, medium and long term in its effort to achieve its mission and vision. This study examined the relevance of strategic thinking on organizational performance improvement: a case of Kenya Water for Health organization and Kenya Rainwater Association. Using a target top, middle and operational level managers of the two organizations’ headquarters in Nairobi, and four research questions, the study selected a census of all the managers in the two organizations and employed descriptive survey design. The research instruments were questionnaires and the interview guide for the sample. For data analysis, both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. The findings showed that strategic thinking was beneficial to the two NGOs under study, their employees and the other stakeholders in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in provision of the required resources, wider scope, increased beneficiaries among others. The study concluded that strategic thinking should be embraced as a key tool for the improvement of organizational performance. The study recommends that the NGO sector, especially the two organizations in this study set forth clear policies that promote strategic thinking, alternative income generating activities that can help them reward their employees appropriately to reduce the high employee turnover. This will go a long way in mitigating challenges related to employee turnover such as recruitment costs. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2995 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K. (European Scientific Journal, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper seeks to determine if people’s religious affiliation matters in their propensity to act corruptly. Using a three-person one-shot sequential move corruption game, this paper finds that people internalize their religious beliefs to affect outcomes including acting corruptly. Consistent with findings by Flavin and Ledet (2010), this paper find Catholics to have a higher propensity to offer and accept bribes and be less likely to punish corruption culprits than protestants and muslims. This paper concludes that people’s religious affiliation matters in the fight against corruption URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3564 Files in this item: 1
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Daystar university (Daystar university, August , 2018)[more][less]
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Language and performing Arts (February 27, 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: REMEDIAL ENGLISH CODE:ENG 098A Description: Final Exam URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/472 Files in this item: 1
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Daystar University (Daystar University, August , 2017)[more][less]
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Daystar University (Daystar University, January , 2018)[more][less]
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Commerce (February 25, 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: RESEARCH METHODS CODE: BUS 213 A Description: Final Exam URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/453 Files in this item: 1
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