Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Fosterhood Practices Of Ovcs In Nyamira County, Kenya
Orphaned and vulnerable children have steadily been on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared to other children, the psycho-social and socio-economic situations of OVCs are more likely to be multifaceted and worse in Kenya. This study sought to assess the socio-cultural factors influencing fosterhood practices of OVCs in Nyamira County. The study revealed that informal fostering was widely practised. There
Socio Economic Conflicts Affecting The Incomes Of The Local Community In The Mumias Sugar Belt, Kenya
The introduction of sugarcane farming in the Western Kenya sugar belt has become a source of conflict between the investors and the local communities. In some cases these conflicts include loss of incomes due to poverty, lack of access and ownership of land, exclusion and displacement from cultural and social heritage. The objective of this study is to investigate the
Factors Hindering Conflict Resolution Between Mumias Sugar Company And The Local Communityof Mumias Sugar Belt, Kenya
The introduction of sugarcane farming in the Western Kenya sugar belt has become a source of conflict between the investors and the local communities. In some cases these conflicts include loss of incomes due to poverty, lack of access and ownership of land, exclusion and displacement from cultural and social heritage. The objective of this study is to investigate the