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WH-QUESTIONS IN KITHARAKA
(2005)This paper explores question formation in Kitharaka (E54; Bantu; Kenyan) within the crosslinguistic approach developed in Sabel (2000, 2002, 2003). According to Sabel, variation in the positioning of wh-phrases in languages ... -
The focus particle in Kiitharaka
(2006)In this paper we argue that Kˆ ıˆ ıtharaka in situ and ex situ object focus constructions are exhaustive. Sentences with a preverbal focus marker are argued to be nonexhaustive. Ourconclusionsarebasedonfelicityinmention- ... -
Categorizing adpositions in Kˆıˆıtharaka
(2007-01)In this paper, I discuss the categorial status of Kˆıˆıtharaka adpositions. I demonstrate that there are two main classes of adpositions (to be referred to as Class A and Class B). Class A adpositions are syntactic heads ... -
The focus marker in Kîîtharaka: Syntax and semantics
(2008-05)This paper investigates a morpheme central to the clausal syntax of Kîîtharaka (SVO, Bantu, E54, Kenyan). The first sections of the paper offer a careful description of three functions of this morpheme, which marks information ... -
The union spell-out principle
(2010-01)This paper argues that grammar has a union spell-out mechanism that dictates that contiguous heads be spelled out by a single morpheme/phrase if there exists a morpheme/phrase in the lexicon with a collection of the features ... -
An anti-locality restriction on subject wh-phrases in Kîîtharaka
(2011-04)This paper investigates the syntactic restrictions on subject wh-questions in Kîîtharaka, an SVO Bantu language spoken in Kenya (Code E54, according to the classification by Guthrie). Subject wh-phrases exhibit two closely ... -
Albinism, Witchcraft, and Superstition in East Africa: Exploration of Bio-cultural Exclusion and Livelihood Vulnerability
(2014-04-16)Profuse media reports and discourse on the plight of Persons with Albinism (PWA) in East Africa in the recent times raise the question of livelihood security of a minority group. PWA constitutes a group of people that are ... -
Carbon emissions from degraded mangroves of Tudor and Mwache creeks, Mombasa, Kenya
(2015)Climate change is associated with changes in the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. This is accelerated by the degradation and loss of forests through anthropogenic activities, leading to carbon ... -
Policy Implication of Non-Sterilized and Sterilized Central Bank Intervention on Exchange Rate Volatility in Kenya
(2017)Central bank of Kenya through the monetary policy is required to choose a policy mix that would ensure stable exchange rates by stemming out any excessive volatility in the exchange rate since volatility ... -
The Common Social Teachings of the Mainstream Churches on the Handling of Female Domestic Workers in Roysambu Constituency
(2017)The role of female domestic workers (FDWs) in the modern world cannot be belittled. The female domestic workers are the forces behind successful homes through the performance of the household chores. In this modern ... -
Traditional maternal health care practices and antenatal and postnatal care in Mwingi central sub-county, Kitui county
(2017)The purpose of the study was to establish the role of traditional maternal health care practices and antenatal and postnatal care in Mwingi Central Sub-County, Kitui County. The following objectives guided the study; to ... -
Experiential Learning and Malaria Intervention Volunteers Capacity Development: Lessons From Kombo North District in Gambia
(2017-07)Global distribution of per-capita gross domestic product indicates a striking correlation between malaria and poverty, and malaria-endemic countries have lower rates of economic growth. This study investigated the role ... -
Analysis of Macroeconomic Determinants of Economic Growth in Kenya
(2017-09)Kenya vision 2030, seeks to achieve an economic growth rate of 10%per annum beginning the year 2012 henceforth. However, although economic growth rate has been on an upward trend since 2010, this ... -
Father Absenteeism on Social Vulnerability Among Modern Families in Kenyan Urban Households: A Case Study of Kibra County, Nairobi, Kenya
(2017-09)The study set out to investigate the impacts of father absenteeism on social vulnerability among Kenyan modern households in Kibra County. Interviews and observation were predominantly employed in data collection, with ... -
Influence of Socio-Economic Infrastructure 0n Economic Growth in Dandora Ii Village; Nairobi, Kenya
(2017-09)Socio-economic infrastructure is a prerequisite for the development of any economy. Transport, housing, education and health facilities have become part and parcel of human existence and development; it is quite difficult ... -
Father absenteeism on social vulnerability among modern families in kenyan urban households: a case study of kibra county, nairobi, kenya
(2017-09)The study set out to investigate the impacts of father absenteeism on social vulnerability among Kenyan modern households in Kibra County. Interviews and observation were predominantly employed in data collection, with ... -
Contribution of National Government Constituencies Development Fund on Poverty Alleviation in Kibwezi West Constituency, Makueni County, Kenya
(2017-10)Development initiatives in rural areas help in poverty alleviation and strive to empower the marginalised rural communities to cope with hostile environments. Sustainable projects strengthen them to control their own ... -
The Biblical Principles Guiding the Christian Employers When Relating With Their Female Domestic Workers in Roysambu Constituency
(2017-12-12)The female domestic workers cannot be underrated since they play a vital role in many households in the word. In the modern monetary economy, families require domestic workers who assist in household chores. The Bible ... -
HIV and AIDS Silence: The Coping Mechanism of the Youth in Poor Households in Kenyan Slums
(2018-04)There is no doubt it is all silent! HIV and AIDS are no longer the threatening health diseases that dominated the local and international daily news! Are HIV and AIDS no longer imminent health challenges, particularly ...