Author: kibabii

Specific Mystical Beliefs and Practices That Are Still Being Practiced by the Maasai Community in Narok North Sub-County and Their Significance

2024 KIBU Authors Rispah Wepukhulu Margaret Nanjala Matisi VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract The Maasai community in Narok North Sub-County, Kenya, has a rich cultural heritage that includes various mystical beliefs and practices. Despite the influence of modernization and the adoption of Christianity, many of these beliefs and practices persist. This seminar paper aims to […]

Mechanisms Adopted By the Nandi Religious Practitioners to Create, Prepare, Preserve and Transfer the Knowledge of Traditional Medicine among the Nandi of Uasin-Gishu- Kenya

2023 KIBU Authors Margaret Nanjala Matisi VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract The Nandi community of Uasin-Gishu, Kenya, has a rich tradition of traditional medicine that encompasses not only the intricate practices of healing but also the mechanisms employed to create, prepare, preserve, and transfer this invaluable knowledge. The intersection of spirituality, cultural heritage, and ecological […]

Some of the Challenges Affecting the Observance of Traditional Religious Practices of Medicine among the Nandi of Uasin-Gishu-Kenya

2023 KIBU Authors Margaret Nanjala Matisi VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract This paper discusses the enduring practice of traditional medicine, facing challenges like stigmatization and habitat degradation due to historical, religious, and colonial influences. The conservation of medicinal plants and indigenous knowledge is crucial for cultural preservation and ecological balance. The interplay between modernization and […]

The Role of Context in the Composition and Performance of Bukusu Children’s Play Songs

2023 KIBU Authors Felix Orina Kennedy Simiyu VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract Singing has been described as the most common and natural phenomenon observed in children as they grow up. The sources of the songs that children sing are drawn from their immediate environment and everyday experiences. The Bukusu community is rich in social, cultural, […]

Sources of humour in MCA Tricky’s Comic Performances in the Churchill Show of Kenya

2023 KIBU Authors Joseph Musungu Felix Orina VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract This narrative takes readers on a whimsical journey through a parliamentary visit, where the intricacies of power dynamics, societal contradictions, language barriers, and authority perceptions are humorously depicted. The narrator’s witty insights and interactions offer a fresh perspective, likening parliamentary proceedings to everyday […]

Tricksterism and Subversion in Culture and Feminism

2023 KIBU Authors Joseph Musungu Christine Namayi VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract This study examines the works of Francis Imbuga, a renowned Kenyan playwright, who challenges traditional societal norms and advocates for social change through his plays, Aminata and The Burning of Rags. Imbuga explores the tensions between tradition and modernity in African societies and […]

Effect of Utilization of Digital Teaching Materials on Performance of Learners in Literature in Public Universities in Western Kenya

2023 KIBU Authors Ben Nyongesa Wekesa VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract The study focused on assessing the effect of utilization of Digital teaching materials on the Performance of Literature learners at Public Universities in Western Kenya. The study specific objective was to: Examine the effect of utilization of Digital teaching materials on Performance of learners […]

Language as a Bridge: Navigating Cultural Divides and Generational Gaps in Francis Imbuga’s The Burning of Rags and the Return of Mgofu

2024 KIBU Authors Joseph Musungu Christine Namayi VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE Abstract This paper analyzes the use of language as a means to bridge cultural divides and generational gaps in Francis Imbuga’s plays “The Burning of Rags” and “The Return of Mgofu.” Imbuga employs a hybrid linguistic approach, drawing from both English and native African […]