Influence of Gender, Age and Ethnic Diversity on the Autonomy of Faith-Based University Councils in Malawi

Author: Dennis Matekenya, PhD (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) Abstract: This study sought to establish the influence of gender, age and ethnic diversity on the autonomy of faith-based university councils in Malawi using a Correlational Research Design with a sample of 200 respondents from whom 175 turned up. Data was collected through a validated questionnaire […]

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Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Cyberbullying on Facebook among Undergraduate Students in Kenyan Universities

Authors: Erick Odhiambo Ogolla, Lucy Wachera Kibe, Tom Kwanya, PhD, Angella Chepchumba Kogos and Claudior Kerubo Onsare (Technical University of Kenya) Abstract: This study investigated on factors influencing the occurrence of cyberbullying on Facebook among undergraduate students in Kenyan Universities. The study employed the mixed methods. Data was collected from 3,020 undergraduate students and 24

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Effect of Interactive Teaching on Pupils’ Activeness in Learning: A Case of Primary Schools in Korogwe District, Tanzania

Author: Elias Elisha Mbuti Abstract: This study sought to establish the effect of interactive teaching on primary school pupils’ activeness in learning in Korogwe District, using the descriptive survey design. The study employed a self-constructed questionnaire as source of data. The target population was 31,400 Class Six pupils in 346 Primary Schools. Twenty schools with

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Income and Value Chain Activities in Informal Solid Waste Collection in Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Authors: Grace J. Mushi (College of Business Education, Tanzania), Shima D. Banele (College of Business Education, Tanzania) and Amanda B. Mollel (College of Business Education, Tanzania) Abstract: This study investigated on income and value chain activities in informal solid waste collection in Tandale, Dar es Salaam. The study involved the samples of 83 individuals using

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Asymmetry and Power Disparity in East Africa: The Strength behind Interdependence and Cooperation in US-Kenya Counterterrorism

Author: Sky Lukas Mkuti (University of South Africa, UNISA and The Independent Institute of Education, IIEMSA) Abstract: This study examined asymmetry and power disparity in US-Kenya bilateral relation to counterterrorism in East Africa. It employed a qualitative approach using a desktop approach. The study further employed secondary and primary data from incidents of terror attacks

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Communicative Adequacy of Linguistics Features Incorporated in the Design of the National Microfinance Bank Commercial Advertisements in Tanzania

Author: Lucy Galagunga (St. Augustine University of Tanzania) and Nasibu Musa (St. Augustine University of Tanzania) Abstract: This study investigated the communicative adequacy of linguistic features employed in the design of commercial advertisements for the National Microfinance Bank (NMB) in Tanzania. A qualitative research approach and an analytical research design were used. The study employed

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Language Development of a Child from Rwandan Context between 16 and 24 Months: Syntactic Aspect

Authors: Jacques Sabiti (University of Rwanda), Dr. Jean Paul Ngoboka (University of Rwanda) and Dr. Patrick Ujwiga Anguru (University of Rwanda) Abstract: This study explored the language developed by Gavin, a child raised by Kinyarwanda speaking caregivers, focusing on syntactic aspect. Data collection tools employed in this study are direct observation, recording and diary to

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Accountability of Education and Secondary School Performance in Tandahimba and Mtwara Districts, Tanzania

Authors: Ephraim S. Nnunduma (University of Dodoma), and Prof. Peter A. Kopoka, PhD (University of Dodoma) Abstract: This study sought to establish level of accountability of education actors in relation to current status of education delivery and its resultant academic performance of secondary schools in Tandahimba and Mtwara Districts, Tanzania. The study was underpinned by

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Determinants of Religious Tolerance in Ede Community, Osun State, Nigeria

Author: Olugbenga Adetokunbo Efuntade, DTh (Adeleke University, Nigeria) Abstract: The study sought to establish determinants of religious tolerance in Ede Community, Osun State, Nigeria using the descriptive survey design. The study population was 159, 866 people of Ede community based on the available latest census (Osun State, 2022) whereas a sample size of 420 was

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Illocutionary Speech Act Analysis in Nipashe Newspapers’ Headlines

Authors: Msei Ramadhani Nyagani (St. Augustine University of Tanzania) and Nasibu Musa (St. Augustine University of Tanzania) Abstract: The purpose of this study was to look at headline writers’ intentions from Tanzanian Nipashe newspapers and classify them in accordance with illocutionary speech acts Taxonomy by Searle (1979). The study employed a qualitative research approach and

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