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Adolescence : a study of Discipline in selected Secondary schools
(2014-05-15) Nanjero, U. Asiachi
This study was mainly concerned with assessing the association between the incidence of acts of indiscipline within selected secondary schools with the adolescents in the same schools. It was hoped that the data that would be collected would be analysed with a view to confirming the existence of discipline problems in the selected secondary schools and establishing the existence of some association between the acts of indiscipline and the adolescents in the selected schools. The overriding assumption of the study was that any specific findings from one selected school would apply equally to the other one without loss of generality. Findings have shown that there exist discipline problems in schools which in fact have occurred and recurred over a long period of time. Most of these problems of indiscipline in schools, especially the more severe ones, depended on one's measure of severity, can safely and confidently be predicted to be associated with the adolescents in the schools.
Alienable and Inalienable Possession in Dholuo
(2014-05-12) Lang, Emese
In his book A Grammar of Kenya Luo (Dholuo) (1993) Tucker explores the different types of genitives he found in the language. He attempts to differentiate between alienable and inalienable genitive constructions, basing his argument on the different forms of genitive head noun in Luo. However, after thorough investigation, it can be said that Luo does not have the semantic distinction of alienable and inalienable genitives. It does have two different forms of genitive construction but these have no difference semantically. The difference between Tucker's findings and those in this document may be due to recent language change, but this would need further investigation.
An analysis of selected Literature Books Prescribed for Kenya Secondary Schools with reference to their underlying Moral values
(2014-05-14) Kung'u, Margaret Waruguru
An analysis of theological eduaction by entention (TEE) :certificate text material used by C.P.K.
(2014-04-14) Tumwine, John Kateeba
The purpose of this study was to examine the style in which the books studied at the TEE certificate level in CPK were written. Attempt was made to fmd out whether the books would meet the standards for writing TEE self-study materials which the were set by ACTEA. The set criteria were based on the method (which included 10 elements), the theological basis, the cultural relevance of the books to African Church, and the way educational and ministry levels of students are catered for in the books. Five research questions were formulated by the researcher to guide the study. The study was designed as a literary research. Data related to method (style) in which the books were written, theological basis, cultural relevance and educational and ministry levels of students, were obtained by a thorough study of the five books: (i) Introduction to the Course and African Traditional Religions (ii) Theology of the Bible, (iii) Old and New Testaments, (iv) Church History and Theology and (v) Religions in East Africa. The results were compared to the criteria as stated in Chapter One. The results show that more than 50% of the 10 elements recommended by ACTEA for writing standardized TEE Study materials were used in writing the books. Other recommended indicators namely evangelical theology, educational level of students and materials, and cultural relevance to the African church were also reflected in the books. However, cultural relevance to the African church was reflected with a very low percentage.
The Applicative construction and Object symmetry in Kiswahili and Maragoli
(2014-05-14) Murrell, Paul
Many Bantu languages have recently been used in studying syntactic theory and there is much debate concerning double objects in applicative constructions and the symmetry, or lack of it, which can be observed operating on the object. It is currently argued that generative and relational grammars are unable to account for the complexity of such object behaviour. It would appear that object symmetry depends to some degree on the precise family that the language belongs to. This paper therefore investigates the applicative construction and object symmetry in two Bantu languages from different families, KiSwahili from Bantu (G40) and Maragoli from Bantu (130). I shall refer to two syntactic theories which deal with the applicative construction and object symmetry, Relational Grammar and Lexical Functional Grammar.
The Appropriateness of the Planned activities of the Nyamachaki Presbyterian men's fellowship to the stated objectives
(2014-05-09) Macharia, Anne Wanja
The Presbyterian Church Men's Fellowship (pCMF) is the only men's fellowship in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). it is intended to provide a forum through which the men can channel their resources and gifts (talents) to strengthen the church at all levels. Nyamachaki PCMF is a branch of the national men's fellowship. The members of the fellowship designed objectives and activities through which members would be involved. The objective of this study has been to establish the appropriateness of the planned activities. The jury procedure was used where the jurors responded to a three-item self-administered questionnaire. The jurors are practitioners in the field of Christian Education with a bias towards curriculum development. Content analysis ofPCMF documents enumerated the objectives and activities ofPCMF. The PCMF objectives were found to be unclear whereas the activities were clear. On appropriateness, the set activities are not appropriate to the stated objectives. The researcher suggested the use of the andragogical model in designing their educational curriculum. This model is based on the needs of the learner and explains that the need for more knowledge results from the learner's interaction with each other. When the learner identifies his limitations, he subjects himself to further learning, completing the learning cycle.
Assessment of pastoral program in selected primary schools in Nairobi and its environs
(2014-04-14) Kimani, Naomi Wanjiku
Pastoral programme for instruction in primary schools should be a concern for school teachers. Spiritual formation is an important aspect ofa child's life. In the Old Testament, God ordered the parents to teach their children God's commandments. This study set out to assess the pastoral concerns in three primary schools, with a view of identifying any weaknesses, and coming up with solutions. Twenty four participants were involved in the survey, which was done through interviews, questionnaires and observation. The data was analyzed using qualitative methods of open, axial and selective coding. The study revealed that teachers face a lot of problems during pastoral programme facilitation. They do not have the necessary training, teaching materials and they are over loaded. These are some of the issues that I observed during the study. Recommendations have been suggested and the most important one is to give in-service courses to the teachers during the holidays. These recommendations will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education and to the clergy to see if they would adopt the suggested way forward. Children are faced with many issues and pastoral programme could assist in addressing the child's spiritual formation that will lead to responsible citizenship.
An assessment of perceptions and attitudes of christians towards cremation and how these attitudes and perceptions affect missiological education
(2014-04-10) Itegi, Grace
The research study focused on cremation of the dead and the attitudes and perception of Christians towards it. Cremation is quite a rare practice among Kenyan Christians who view it cautiously and with apprehension. The study sought to establish the perceptions and attitudes of Christians with regard to cremation as well as to determine their knowledge concerning the subject. It was also the researcher's intention to find out how the doctrine of resurrection relates to cremation and some of the theological views that arise from the topic. The role of Christian education in the matters of cremation was also pointed out. The researcher also focused on how these perceptions and attitudes affect missiological education. It also aimed at enlightening Christians on cremation matters so that they in return are helped in making informed decisions. In addition, the study looked at the cultural beliefs and values that are held by Christians and how these values affect their view about cremation. The study population included congregation members of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Nairobi Baptist church, Pentecostal churches and other mainline churches in Nairobi as well as pastors from the same churches. The researcher used two questionnaires to collect quantitative data from the sampled churches. One tool targeted congregation members while the other collected data from pastors. A total of 359 members and 54 pastors participated. An interview guide for the individual in-depth interviews was formulated and administered. The researcher held two focus group discussions one with church workers and the other with a few friends. The researcher also interviewed two people who had cremated their loved ones. The researcher hypothesized that there is a relationship between respondents' attitudes toward cremation and their willingness to cremate a loved one. The study also endeavored to contribute towards highlighting and creating awareness within the Christian fraternity in Kenya so as make informed decisions in matters pertaining to cremation practice. The results indicated that respondents strongly felt that cremation does not hinder the doctrine of resurrection. It was found that knowledge about cremation was lacking in the churches. The members are in need of church teachings about cremation. The results point out how Christians' perceptions and attitudes affect missiological education especially due to the discontentment when some Christians opt for cremation while others are opposed to it.
An assessment of the impact of Christian education programs on students in high school in Yatta District
(2014-04-14) Kinai, Charles Wambua
The research focused on the impact of Christian Education Programs in high schools ofYatta District on students' spiritual, academic and social life. The C.E. programs focused on include; the Christian Unions (C.u.), the Young Christian Students movements (YC.S), the Sunday services and other Christian programs organized in schools for the students. The study sought to establish how the students and the teachers in 15 schools ofYatta District perceived the impact of the C.E. programs on the students' spiritual, social and academic development. The researcher also sought to find out the factors that influence the impact of the C.E. programs in the schools on the students. The study population included student leaders in the C.U and YC.S of the 15 schools and teachers who were class teachers and patrons of the C.U./Y.C.S. The researcher administered two sets of questionnaires; one for the students and another for the teachers, to collect quantitative data using a survey design. A total of 60 students and 60 teachers participated. The researcher hypothesized that the C.E. programs in schools have a positive impact on the students' spiritual, social and academic development. The researcher also hypothesized that the impact of the C.E. programs on students is influenced by the active participation of teachers especially the patrons, the support given by the school administration and the relationship with and support given by the sponsoring Christian church or denomination.
Attitude of Pastors' wives Towards the Single Young Mothers in Aru Local Church
(2014-04-16) Giria, Adania O.
The issue of "children having children" is not only a problem affecting the teenage and her family, but the children pregnancy is becoming more and more a societal and religious problem.Because of the actual economical constraint, many young girls turn to prostitution as means of supporting themselves as well as their members of families.In that business, some may get into trouble as consequences of unwanted and premature pregnancy and childbearing. One of the major concerns has been the consistent result of an increasing risk of poverty and welfare dependency of the single young mothers upon their parents or external patterns. This research discusses the result of an exploratory survey conducted from fifteen pastors' wives at Am Local Church which focuses on the pastors' wives' attitude toward the single mothers. The findings of the research revealed that the pastors' wives are trying to help these singles mothers spiritually, emotionally and materially. However, in their struggle to assist the young unwed mothers, most of pastors' wives are limited by financial resources, some others by their low level of education. The aim of the present research is to sensitize the church to be more involved in the way of seeking solutions to the phenomenon of single young mothers. After discovering the attitude of pastors' wives toward the single unmarried mothers and their attempt in helping these young mothers, research will come up with some practical suggestions in order to improve the ministry of pastors' wives to this group of the church.
Biblical teaching on unity and its implications for national unity in Kenya
(2014-04-10) Moibi, Kefa Onsando
This is a study that sought to establish a clear biblical teaching on unity, from selected (-Jew Testament passages and then drew implications of the same on national unity in Kenya. Opinions of some national Christian education directors were also obtained concerning their views on the Biblical teaching on unity and its implications national unity in Kenya since they• are the people for who Oversee the teaching ministry of the church. Statistics show that between 50-70% of the Kenyan Population are Christians. I t is also stated that one of the' objectives of education in Kenya is national unity. On this basis and the fact that unity 1S a biblical concept. it was assumed that with proper- teaching and understanding of the latter-. Definite implications for national unity. The findings indicated that teaching on unity is unity diversity as exemplified by the imagery of the body .Though the body has many parts each with a different function. each part works for the common hood of the whole body. This kind of unity in diversity "if taught and practiced will enhance national I unity in Kenya.
Causative constructions in Kambaata
(2014-05-20) Wachemo, Tessema
In this work my concern is to describe some linguistic expressions of causation and a useful starting point of the causative construction situation or event as a whole in Kambaata. This description is being thought as it has its own place in Bible Translation. In order to accomplish this study I have come up with four main chapters, the fifth chapter is the conclusion. Chapter one mainly deals with the general background of the Kambaata people group and overall information on the language described and the methodology used in this work. The second chapter has to do with the general information of the verbal categorization in relation to suffixation. The third chapter deals with the actual causative constructions in Kambaata. Chapter four describes how causatives can be applied in discourse. The findings reveal that Kambaata makes use of quite a number of causative constructions that occur even in the discourse. The evidence is given by the Kambaata text in the appendix.
The Church and the War-affected Youth : a study of the Karen Free Methodist Church
(2014-05-16) Walker, Dennis Nyamieh
The research was a qualitative descriptive study that inquired into the needs of the war-affected youth in the Karen Free Methodist Church and how the needs are being met. Data was collected by means of survey questionnaires. Four pastors, one youth leader, eleven war-affected youth, six parents. and six Kenyan youth completed the specific group questionnaires. The study revealed that over 60% of the respondents attending the Karen Free Methodist Church are aware of the needs of the war-affected youth in the Church. The specific needs of the war-affected youth in the Karen Free Methodist church focused on the psychological, economic/material and spiritual categories. The findings across all of the groups indicate that over 60% of the respondents reported that love and acceptance were the major psychological needs of the war-affected youth. Almost 50% of the respondents in the Pastors Nouth Leader and Parents' Groups revealed that counseling in the area of trauma healing is a need of the war-affected youth attending the Karen Free Methodist Church. The economic/material needs that were observed as major themes in the study were money, food, clothing, education and shelter. There were no major differences noted in the needs of the war-affected youth and the Kenyan youth attending the Karen Free Methodist Church. It was revealed that the Karen Free Methodist tend not to be meeting the needs of the youth in the Church. It was recommended among other things, that the Karen Free Methodist Church train and develop interested persons to focus on youth ministry, set up a youth center, be involved in trauma counseling and develop good family-based youth ministry.
Church leadership perception of care to the orphans in Bunia :with refernce to postwar situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(2014-04-23) Kile, Dino
The purpose of this study was to understand the perception of Church leaders in Bunia on the church's care to the children that were orphaned due to war. It explored the church's ministry to orphans as well as factors that hindered addressing the issue of orphans. Data was collected by using interview which was aimed to church leaders whereby one leader was interviewed from each church in Bunia. The procedure used to analyze the findings was based on grounded theory approach with focus on qualitative method. The research findings, as a result, revealed that the church in Bunia is inactive to take care of orphans because of poverty and lack of biblical teaching about her responsibility to minister to orphans. Poverty and lack of biblical teaching were found to be major hindrances to the need to take care of orphans. Because the church does not address the issue, orphans lack education, shelter, heaIthcare, the word of God. They are subjected to live on their own, cast away from the rest of the community, and most of them find their place in the streets where they are exposed to poverty, premature sexual practices, sexual abuse, drug, theft, insecurity, diseases, HIV /AIDS, premature death, persistent trauma, and dirty words. Some recommendations were made to the church and leaders, and for further studies. Recommendations for the church aim at encouraging and suggesting way forward in taking care of orphans in Bunia, whereas further study recommendation consists of suggestion of possible topics vis-a-vis orphans that need to be exploited
A Comparative Study of Causatives in Bantu
(2014-05-14) Briony Murrel, Josephine
This study will investigate causative formation in three major Bantu languages; KiSwahili, Kikuyu and Lingala. These three languages are from different subgroups of Bantu, and thus one would expect to find differences between them in the ways in which causatives are formed, as well as finding similarities common to all. KiSwahili and Kikuyu are more closely linked to each other than to Lingala, and the author will research whether this is reflected in the similarities and differences in the ways causatives are formed. Even within the most well-studied of the Bantu languages, KiSwahili, there are some questions regarding causative formation which seem to remain unanswered, such as why one verb root may take more than one type of causative suffix, but others may not. The author will seek to provide explanations for some of these questions, as well as investigating whether they are widespread, and reflected in the other Bantu languages studied here, or restricted to KiSwahili only. Comparative studies such as these have their place in Bible Translation. With the implementation of the SIL initiative Vision 2025, which seeks to have a Bible translation started in every language of the world which needs one by the year 2025, there is a need for far greater teamwork than has existed before in translation work. Groups are forming which aim to work together on related languages, pool resources, and help each other in their respective translations. One such group is the Bantu Initiative. A current target of this group is to provide a grammar template, helping linguists to know what they can expect from a Bantu language in each area of the grammar whilst at the same time illustrating the types of differences which exist. The author hopes to be able to provide a basis for this Bantu grammar template in the area of causatives, using the three languages studied to provide examples.
Complement clauses in Kifuliiru
(2014-05-16) Busongoye, Ndakamaro
God alone is the perfect ruler and his power is dependent upon none. Human beings who possess power can rightly exercise it only if they acknowledge that their power is delegated. God made it clear to the Israelites, even before they asked for a king, what such a king should be and how he should lead his people. Deuteronomy 17:14-20 sets forth a number of limitations placed upon the monarchy. The motive behind these limitations was to ensure that the Israelite king will not behave like the kings of the other nations, but that he will follow the will of God and maintain a society which is right with itself and right with God. 1 Samuel 8 warns the people of Israel against the potential danger of the establishment of kingship. More than a warning, 1 Samuel 8 can also be seen as another guideline which could hel\') the kings of Israel to realize the temptations and dangers they were going to face in the exercise of their authority. From the text of Jeremiah 22, we chose two kings of Judah: Josiah and Jehoiakim as case studies of the use of power or authority in the Israelite monarchy. Josiah understood his task as a king in terms of complying with the standard set in Deuteronomy and 1 Samuel. As a result, it went well for him and for the nation. But Jehoiakim was condemned for his failure to comply with God's standard. Because of the failure of Jehoiakim and many other kings like him, Israel was destroyed and the people ~re) of Judah were taken to exile. This means that the moral, social, economic, and religious conditions of any nation or society depend, in large part, on the kind of leadership of those in power. In the political sphere, the church in Africa has two responsibilities: (1) to teach the nation and their rulers the proper use of power and (2) to help the citizens to understand that they are responsible for the kind of government in power because their destiny is linked to the kind of leadership they have accepted to rule over them.
The complement clauses of verbs of speech and cognition in Kikuyu
(2014-05-08) Muchesia, Mary Wambui Kamau
This study discusses complement clauses of verbs of speech and cognition in Kikuyu. The aim is to look at what types of complement clauses these verbs can take. I have achieved this by looking at some Kikuyu data, which I have collected from my knowledge of the language as a native speaker and by using a narrative text taken from a Kikuyu first lessons book. It will be shown that Kikuyu verbs of speech and cognition operate like other Complement-Taking Predicates (CTP), as they allow complementizers [but... there are some differences, e.g. it is not possible for the subject of the embedded clause to be marked as an Object Concord marker in the main verb if that verb is a verb of cognition]. However, this research is not exhaustive and more work remains to be done on the subj ect.
Concepts of EffectiveLeadership in Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) :influence on Leadership Styles and Succession Plans
(2014-05-14) Mtalimanja, Lloyd Kondwani
This study sought to establish the concepts of effective leadership espoused by the seven top-most leaders in Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM). The study aimed to find out the extent to which those concepts were practiced and how they were influencing the formulation of leadership development and succession plans of the organization. The study adopted a non-experimental cross-sectional study design with a combination of descriptive and explanatory research approaches. To facilitate the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, the questionnaire used contained both closed- and open-ended questions. The researcher used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to analyze the quantitative data. The study revealed that the concepts of effective leadership that the said leaders in EAM espoused could lead to effectiveness if allowed to influence practice. Further, the study found that these concepts were significantly influencing leadership practice. However, there appeared to be other forces and/or values either in the organization or in the leaders themselves that were hindering the formulation of leadership succession plans. In view of the findings, the researcher recommended that the leaders in EAM need to endeavor to account for the lack of clearly laid out leadership development and succession plans since these plans are not only a mark of effective leadership, but are essential to an organization's continued effectiveness. The leaders should establish the forces/values, either in themselves or in the organization, which account for lack of clearly laid out leadership succession plans.
Contribution of Rwankuba Bible Institute Graduates to the Extension of Grace Community Churches in Rwanda between 1991-2005
(2014-05-21) Rudasumbwa, Jean
This study explored the contribution of "Institut Biblique de Rwankuba" (IBR) graduates to the extension of Grace Community Churches in Rwanda. Selected stakeholders were national leaders, regional leaders, and local church leaders of the towns of Kigali, Ruhengeri, and Gisenyi. Data were collected through open-ended questions and face-to-face interviews with twenty-one participants. Responses from the participants were noted down and read back to the participants for confirmation purposes. Observations were done during data collection period. The findings revealed that the contribution of the IBR graduates to the extension of Grace Community Churches in Rwanda was wide and significant. The study revealed that Grace Community Churches grew and extended from one local church to twenty fives local churches, from one geographical area to different geographical areas in Rwanda. This extension had happened due to the Rwankuba Bible Institute graduates' involvement in the interrelated activities of evangelism, preaching, teaching, leadership development, discipleship and pastoring local churches. A visual theory of the interrelated and interdependent Christian ministerial activities in the extension process of Grace Community Churches was advanced and explained. Recommendations to the IBR graduates and to Grace Community Churches in Rwanda were made for increasing IBR graduates' contribution to the extension of Grace Community Churches in Rwanda in the context of post-war in Rwanda and in the region.
Contributions of Karen Bible School to the Growth of the Churches in the Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya in Nairobi between 1991 - 2001
(2014-05-19) Kumu-malengo, Molongola Motitya
To prepare and equip church workers through training is crucial and a matter of concern for both the church and the associating theological institutions. This study was done to find out the contributions of Karen Bible School which foster in the growing of the churches in the FPFK in Nairobi. The contributions of Karen Bible School depend on the results of the training it does to produce competent church workers who serve in the ministries of the church for the Lord.The study was done through documents of the school, interview conducted with the school authority,particularly with the Dean of Studies, and a questionnaire administered to graduates of between 1991-200] and local church leaders of Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya. The information was gathered through a set of closed-end and open-ended questions contained in questionnaire in Appendices A, B and C. The closed-ended items were rated in the model of Likert Scale. The responses analyzed quantitatively with frequency count and then percentages calculated, while responses from openended items were analyzed qualitatively. Findings revealed that Karen Bible School has contributed to the growth of the churches in the Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya through training church workers, most of whom are in full time ministry. They were equipped and are active teaching believers in the congregations, training other workers and evangelizing to win people for God. Some of the graduates are in leadership positionsand make policies for the churches.