Abstract:Everyone is entitled to their human rights regardless of who they are. This is only possible if proper mechanisms such as sensitization programs, recourses, education, elimination of backward cultural practices and the law are put in place to ensure this. This paper examines the law in Kenya and how it influences the realization of human rights. It found out that Kenyan laws highly influence the realization of human rights both positively and negatively though not fully. The law does this by making provisions for human rights, setting strategy for their fulfillment and offering remedies in case of violations and abuses.

Abstract:The study sought to determine the factors affecting project sustainability in selected NGOs in Kenya. The study used a probability sampling technique in form of simple random sampling to draw a sample of 150 respondents from a target population of 240 who were staff members of Kwetu Home of Peace, Railway Children, Oxfam and Concern Worldwide, Amref Health Africa, and Care Kenya at their Nairobi premises. These were the staff who had direct or indirect interaction with the implementation of project sustainability initiatives. The study adopted a descriptive study to collect data from all the 150 respondents sampled using structured questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed using Quantitative data analysis including descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics involved use of frequencies and percentages. Multiple linear regression model and bivariate correlation were used as Inferential statistics. Results were presented in form of frequency distribution tables and pie charts. Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis and presented in continuous prose form. The study was governed by four theories; Stakeholder Theory of Sustainability; The neoclassical sustainability theory; Modern Neoclassical theory of sustainability and New Systems theory of sustainability. The factors affecting project sustainability were deduced from the results of the study. The findings of the study revealed existence of a strong positive correlation between cost management, political factors and stakeholder involvement and the dependent variable while that of not-for-profit mission was negative.  The study established that stakeholder involvement and Political factors were significantly related to NGOs’ project sustainability.
Keywords:Cost Management, Non-for Profit, Political Factors, Stakeholder Involvement, Economic sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, Social Sustainability, Organizational Factors.
Title: Factors Affecting Project Sustainability in Non-Governmental Organisations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Author: LYNDA KHAMISI SHIVAIRO, DR. SUSAN WERE
ISSN 2394-9694
International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences
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Abstract: Social networking sites while sharing main aims of online communication and interaction, the users’ preference and reasons for communication do vary. The aim of this study was to find out why University students prefer various social networking sites. The study participant consisted of 150 fourth year students and 6 heads of departments. Literature survey was used to gather general information about background of the study. Mixed survey design was adopted, Questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the students and to find out their opinions for using social networking sites while qualitative data was collected using interviews, where heads of department were interviewed to validate the study. Data was presented in tables using frequency and percentage methods. The results of the study show Chatting/socializing was the most popular reason students used Social Networking Sites.

Abstract: Most novels written by Africans a reflections of their various societies or communities. In The River Between, Ngugi, in a similar manner, brings out vividly the life and tradition of his rural a Kenyan society. The novel is set in Central Kenya in pre-independent days, dating as far back as the 1930’s when Kenya was under colonial rule. The themes of the novel – a struggle for leadership and the influence of European culture and religion on the African – are very realistically delineated. The novel, one may say, could be set in any other African country; for the incidents of power struggle, cultural and religious clashes are common characteristics of the coming of Europeans to Africa.
The main reason for choosing to critique Ngugi’s work for study is to critically look at it, analyze and assess its values and contribution to the world of literature. Writers and critics of African writing hold different views as to what African Literature really is. It is for this reason that most African writers strive to find suitable definitions for the terms "African Literature".
One renowned Nigerian novelist, Cyprian Ekwensi, for instance, holds the view that:
"African Literature is literature based on African characters and psychology. This means that the main theme may be anthropological, traditional or modern, but the traits, temperaments, and reactions of the characters will be peculiarly African due to influence by tribe, culture and history".
This definition, as rightly put by Ekwensi, is his own definition. This means other writers may hold their own definitions.  The researcher, however, holds the opinion Ekwensi’s definition is quite adequate for his purpose of critiquing Ngugi’ novel, The River Between.
The researcher’s treatment of this novel is strictly research based. He has therefore, tried to cover topics of interest with the hope that will help both teachers and students to appreciate and interested in teaching and learning literature and for that matter, African Literature. Areas covered in this research include: i. The background of the author ii. The general background of the novel. iii. The African novel and themes. iv. The plot and setting of the novel. v. The themes and their relevance to the reader. vi. Characterization (only key characters). vii. Literary techniques and how they help to reveal the author’s artistic expression.
The researcher concluded the work by offering useful suggestions and a methodology to aid students and teachers respectfully in teaching and learning literature, especially in secondary school forms one and two.

Abstract: The study sort to examine the effects of work life balance on the performance of nurses in Kenya. This study used a probability sampling technique in form of stratified random sampling to draw a sample of 125 nurses from the target population of 1950.The study adopted a descriptive study to collect data from all the 125 nurses sampled using structured questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed using Quantitative data analysis including descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics formed the basis of the research. Descriptive statistics included use of frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistics included use of multiple linear regression model and bivariate correlation. Results were presented in form of frequency distribution tables and pie charts. Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis and presented in continuous prose form. The study was governed by four theories; Spill-Over theory, Job Demands-Resources Model, the Work/ Family Border theory and Ecology theory. The effect of work life balance: Working Hours, Work Load, Work Schedule and Work Environment on the Performance of nurses at KNH was deduced from the results of the study. The findings of the study revealed that that Working Hours, Work load and Work Environment have significant effect on the Performance of nurses at KNH. The study established that Work Schedule was not so much a function of work life balance but was closely related to work load hence could indirectly impact on the performance of nurses.

Abstract:The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of training and compensation on the retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya.  Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The population for this study constituted the 86,000 employees in state corporations. The sample size was 384 respondents. The sample was selected from 32 state corporations which were sampled from the total 262 gazetted state corporations. The study used questionnaires to obtain quantitative and qualitative data for analysis which was further validated by pilot study. Information was sorted, coded and inputted into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 21) for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. A multiple odd ratio regression model was used to test the significance of the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. Results: The finding showed that training, employee compensation positively and statistically influenced the retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya. The study also found that leadership style moderates the relationship between training, compensation and the retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The findings of this study are useful to the government and other state corporation to seek for policies that spur improved retirement preparedness.
Keywords:training, compensation, leadership style, retirement preparedness.
Title:Effects of Training and Compensation on the Retirement Preparedness of Employees in State Corporations in Kenya
Author:Edalia Catherine, Were Susan, Otieno O. Romanus
ISSN 2394-9694
International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences
Novelty Journals

Abstract:The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of work life balance and employee cultural background on the retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya. 
Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The population for this study constituted the 86,000 employees in state corporations. The sample size was 384 respondents. The sample was selected from 32 state corporations which were sampled from the total 262 gazetted state corporations. The study used questionnaires to obtain quantitative and qualitative data for analysis which was further validated by pilot study. Information was sorted, coded and inputted into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 21) for production of figures, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. A multiple odd ratio regression model was used to test the significance of the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. 
Results: The finding showed that work life balance and employee cultural background positively and statistically influenced the retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya. The study also found that leadership style moderates the relationship between work life balance, employee cultural background and the retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya. 
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The findings of this study are useful to the government and other state corporation to seek for policies that spur improved retirement preparedness.
Keywords: work life balance, cultural background, leadership style, retirement preparedness.
Title: Effects of Work Life Balance and Employee Cultural Background on the Retirement Preparedness of Employees in State Corporations in Kenya
Author: Edalia Catherine, Were Susan, Otieno O. Romanus
ISSN 2394-9694
International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences
Novelty Journals

Abstract: The ruthlessness with which the German administration was imposed on Cameroon stirred panic and insecurity in the territory. Such brutality rather than kindle and sustain indigenous insurgency to colonial rule instead intimidated and cowed them into the German supreme tenet. Accordingly many chiefs were surprised when in 1916 Germany was defeated in Cameroon as the First World War intensified. Although an atmosphere of mixed feelings, fear, skepticism and uncertainty loamed, there remained a haughty degree of optimism that the Germans were to launch a reprisal. This situation was particularly demonstrated in the Bamenda Grassland region of Cameroon where some of the traditional authorities (chiefs) who had been incorporated into the German administration were hesitant to accept the British as their new colonial masters. The likelihood of a German return placed them in a ‘dilemma of uncertainty’ to accept the British and risk German vindictive hand. This shillyshally attitude of the traditional authorities was a heavy blow to the British authorities who could not take it kindly. This article concludes that such a mind-set was not because of any fondness of the Germans to the British but the phobia from the pre-war esteem of the German rule of spiteful episodes. Data from oral, archival and related literature provided evidence to this conclusion.