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USA Africa Dialogue Series - New Book: Globalization, Identity and Multiculturalism in Africa

Globalization, Identity and Multiculturalism in Africa

 

Editor: Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Dedication                                                                                                                              ii

Copyright                                                                                                                                iii

Acknowledgement                                                                                                                  iv

 

Introduction

Maurice N. Amutabi                                                                                                               2

 

Chapter 1

Failed States, Weak States and Collapsed States in Africa: Expressing the Sub-Saharan Experience

Shivachi Mbapale, .Judah.M. Ndiku, Kennedy Onkware and Shitote Zachariah                  3

 

Chapter 2

The Theory of Affinity and Proximity in Peace and Conflict Studies in Africa: More Prisms and Parameters for Analysis

Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi                                                                                                  11

 

Chapter 3

Ethics and Globalization

Zechariah Manyok Biar                                                                                                          22

 

Chapter 4

 Digital Rights Management (DRMs) Effects on Information Use: a Kenyan Perceptive

Jotham M. Wasike                                                                                                                  34

 

Chapter 5

Politics of Law Making in Kenya and Representation of Women in National Assembly of Kenya: Focus on the Marriage Act and Matrimonial Property Act of 2013/2014

Aleso S. Wangamati and Robert Mbeche                                                                               42

 

Chapter 6

The Hidden Submerged Culture a Hindrance to Harmony: a Case of Abagusii Folklore

Opande Nilson Isaac                                                                                                               57

 

Chapter 7

Threats of Patriarchy to Development:  A Case of Endangered Kenyan Women

Benson Omor, Emily Murungi and Lawrence Njoroge                                                          66

 

Chapter 8

Social Market Economy as a Substitute Political Paradigm for Tanzania's Development

Burhan, Ahmad Mtengwa                                                                                                      76

 

Chapter 9

Factors Influencing Employee Turnover amongst Trained Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii Central District, Kisii County, Kenya

Stella Moraa Omari and Josephine Morangi Onsongo                                                           87

 

Chapter 10

A Framework on Effects of Internet Research on Increased Food Production

Nicodemus Aketch Ishmael, Dismas Ombuya and Susan Mwangi                                       115

 

Chapter 11

Assessment of Seventh-Day Adventist Church's contribution and influence to the development of Post-Secondary Education in South Nyanza According to Bosch's Mission Paradigm theory

Maangi Eric N, Evans O Nyamwaka, H. M Mochama and Lydiah K Momanyi                   127

 

Chapter 12

Interrogating Electronic Tax Filing in small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Mombasa Island's Central Business Area

Caroline Ayuma Okelo, Gregory S. Namusonge and Mike E. Iravo                                     137

 

Chapter 13

Representation on University Prospectuses: A Comparative Discourse and Genre Analysis of the Text of the Prospectuses of Kenyan Universities

Rono Lillian and Bartoo Phyllis                                                                                             146

 

Chapter 14

Globalization and Enhancing Productivity in Agriculture and Food Security in Kenya

Gilbert Nyakundi Okebiro                                                                                                      158

 

Chapter 15

Effective Open and Distance Education: Converging All Media Technologies in the Computer

Manyara Joseph Nyaburi and Mohammed Manu                                                                   167

 

Chapter 16

The effects of High Student-Teacher Ratio on Academic Performance in Universal Secondary Schools in Uganda: the Case study- Mbale municipality

Gidudu Hannah Lunyolo, Mary Manana, Lillian Gimuguni and Nandutu Janet                   174

 

Chapter 17

Globalization, Health and Development: Emerging Health Issues and Development Trends in Africa

Nguka Cornell Magak Oooko                                                                                                 180

 

Chapter 18

Teaching for Critical Reflective thought in Universities in Africa: Case of Selected Universities in Uganda

Jesca Mary Kusuro, Nandutu Janet, Gidudu Hannah Lunyolo, Lillian Gimuguni and Mary Manana                                                                                                                                  192

 

Chapter 19

Oral Literature, Morality and the Emergence of Global Cultural Trends in Kenya

Vincent Odhiambo Oduor                                                                                                      207

 

Chapter 20

The role of Internal Audit in Financial Reporting: Case Study of Mbale Municipal Local Government council (MMLGC)

Sam Mankind Wasike                                                                                                             217

 

Chapter 21

Integration of Information Communication Technology in Management of Secondary Schools in Bungoma Central Sub County, Kenya

Anne N. Kukali                                                                                                                       229

 

Chapter 22

Market-based Renewable Energy Development Initiatives and their impact on Rural Livelihoods in Laikipia District, Central Kenya

Oscar Wambuguh                                                                                                                   237

 

Chapter 23

Challenges of Urban Youth Employment in Tanzania: Youths and Employers' Perspectives

Elinami Veraeli Swai                                                                                                              262

 

Chapter 24

Television in Open and Distance Education in Africa: Focus on Kenya

Manyara Joseph Nyaburi and Mohammed Manu                                                                   288

 

Chapter 25

Colonial Legacy a Challenge to African Development in the 21st century

Zara E. Kwaghe                                                                                                                      294

 

Chapter 26

Assessment of Phytoplankton Diversity, Abundance and Spatial and Temporal Distribution Patterns along the Nyanchwa-Riana River Flowing Through Kisii Town, Kenya

George M. Ogendi, A. M. Getabu, James M. Onchieku, J. M. Babu                                     307

 

Chapter 27

Development for Peace in Africa: Does Development Reduce Conflicts in Africa

Anderson Ziro Ndumbu, Amir Mohyuddin, Boniface Onyango, Lawrence Njoroge           331

 

Chapter 28

Evaluation of yield performance of pearl millet genotype (Pennisetum glaucum (L) R.Br)) in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya

Nicholas K. Lagat K. Kimurto, Oliver Kiplagat and Kassim M. Tuwei                                338

 

Chapter 29

Wheat Seed Dissemination and Production by Small Holder Farmer Groups-Training and follow- up

Nyakwara Zilpher, Karani Lucy, Njau Peter, Muchui Juda and Cheruiyot Duncan              346

 

Chapter 30

Curriculum Management and Students' Academic Performance in Secondary Education in Uganda: A Case Study of Mbale District Rural Secondary Schools

Lillian Nabaasa Gimugumi, Nandutu Janet, Bekoreire Mary Baremirwe, Gidudu Hannah Lunyolo, Jesca Kusuro Yego and Mary Manana                                                                     356

 

Chapter 31

Positron-impact Excitation of the Lowest Auto ionizing State in Rubidium Atom Using Distorted Wave Method

Alex Marucha, Chandra D. Singh and John Okumu                                                              369

 

Chapter 32

Factorial Analysis on the Effect of NPK Fertilizer, Micronutrients and N-Placement on the Growth and Yield of Sunflower

O. P. Popooola, O. A. Alawade, E.O Ogunjobi and A.W. Ayanrinde                                  382

 

Chapter 33

Indigenous language and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria: The case of Tiv Language in Benue State.

Jija, Terseer                                                                                                                             393

 

Chapter 34

Rural Neglect and Urban Attention in the Fight against HIV and AIDS in Africa: The Case of North Central Nigeria, 1986-2012

Ugbegili Igbasue Sylvester                                                                                                     405

 

Chapter 35

The Effect of Women Savings in Self Help Group (SHG) In Enhancing Self-Economic Empowerment

Sambu Charity Chepchirchir                                                                                                   419

 

Chapter 36

Management of Test Anxiety in Students with Learning Disabilities and Hearing Impairment

Oladele Adetoun Olubanke, Ogunwale Oluwatoyin Racheal and Azanor Friday Ovie        429

 

Chapter 37

Vocational Rehabilitation or Training of Persons with Special Needs for Economic Empowerment

Ogunwale Oluwatoyin Racheal                                                                                              437

 

Chapter 38

HIV and AIDS Education in Secondary Schools in Kenya: Interrogating Interventions, Risks and Exposure

Noel Malanda, Wycliffe H. Odiwuor, Thoedore M. O Ayodo and Everlyne Saisi               444

 

 

 

Chapter 39

Ecological Impact of Channelization on River Basin Utilization in Eastern Uganda: The Case of Doho Rice Scheme, River Manafwa in Tororo District, Uganda

Oketch Chombo                                                                                                                      458                                                                                                                 

Chapter 40

Potential of Grevillea Robusta Tree Species as an Alternative Engineering Material for the Construction and Furniture Industry in Kenya

James Onchieku, J. Githiomi and P. Oballa                                                                            472

 

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Prof. Maurice N. Amutabi, PhD
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
Kisii University,
P. O. Box 408 (40200),
Kisii, Kenya
E-mail: Amutabi@yahoo.com or dpaa@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
Tel: Tel: 254-058-30826
Cellphone(Mobile)254-(0)700-744545

Prof. Maurice Amutabi is the author of 'The NGO Factor in Africa'(described as a 'leading publication' on NGOs in Africa)
1. The NGO Factor in Africa
http://www.amazon.com/NGO-Factor-Africa-Arrested-Development/dp/0415979951
2. Regime Change and Succession Politics in Africa
http://www.amazon.com/Regime-Change-Succession-Politics-Africa/dp/0415534089
3. Lifelong Learning in Africa
http://www.amazon.com/Studies-Lifelong-Learning-Africa-Technological/dp/0773447571
4. Studies in Economic History of Kenya
http://www.amazon.com/Studies-Economic-History-Kenya-Entrepreneurship/dp/0773439072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265479492&sr=8-1
5. Perspectives in African Environment and Technology
http://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-African-Environment-Toyin-Falola/dp/15922188496
6. Prof. Maurice Amutabi's Blog
http://kenyasocialscienceforum.wordpress.com/author/kenyasocialscienceforum/

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