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BICT 215: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
(Laikipia University, 2026-02-02) Laikipia University
BICT 212: OBJECT ORIENTED SYSTEMS AND DESIGN
(Laikipia University, 2026-01-28) Laikipia University
Utilisation of Linguistic Landscape for Acquiring English as a Foreign Language
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2025-04-01) Moses Fegher1*, Prof. Sheila Pamela Wandera-Simwa, PhD1 & Prof. Felicia Arudo Yieke1
This paper focuses on the role of the linguistic landscape in facilitating the acquisition
of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Kenya’s multilingual society. It explores
how different aspects of the linguistic landscape, including signs, symbols, public
notices, and interactions within educational settings, support learners in engaging with
and acquiring English. Linguistic Landscape Theory (LLT), which emphasises the
visibility of languages in public spaces as a key factor in language learning, is
employed. The paper employs a descriptive design and uses qualitative and
quantitative data. The data presented is generated at three language institutes in
Nairobi: the Consolata Language Centre (CLC), the Language School of Kenya
(LSK), and the Kenyan Institute of Foreign Languages and Professional Studies
(KIFLAPS). A purposive sampling approach was adopted to select 30 learners and 2
instructors from each institute. Data were collected through questionnaires for
learners, in-depth interviews with instructors, and non-participant observation of the
linguistic landscapes within the institutes. The findings reveal that the linguistic
landscapes in the selected institutes were rich in visual displays, including electronic
devices, printed materials, and other visual aids. These elements were strategically
incorporated to support EFL acquisition by creating an engaging and visually
stimulating environment. The importance of integrating real-life language usage
within learning approaches and how the surrounding language environment impacts
learners' language development are highlighted. It concludes that the linguistic
landscape is vital in accelerating learning, enhancing information transfer, and
fostering familiarity with English. It also contributes significantly to developing key
language skills such as reading, speaking, and critical thinking. The paper proposes
that incorporating a thoughtful linguistic landscape can create a supportive, immersive
learning environment, which enhances EFL acquisition outcomes in diverse
educational settings.
University Students’ Ease of Accessing Information on Social Networking Sites Used in Communicating Drugs and Substance Abuse: An Assessment of Laikipia University in Kenya
(International Journal of Media, Journalism and Mass Communications (IJMJMC), 2024-08-20) Juliet Atieno Oduor*, Felicia Yieke, Florence Mwithi
Empirical data indicate that access to reliable information can be effective in the fight against Drugs
and Substance Abuse (DSA) among young populations such as undergraduate students. This can alleviate cases
of insufficient communication that have been linked to the high prevalence of DSA, especially in different public
universities in Kenya. Correspondingly, communication experts assert that using audience-preferred platforms
is crucial for achieving desired outcomes, as it enhances access. While most universities use Social Networking
Sites (SNSs) to communicate with students who prefer these platforms, research on the accessibility of
information, particularly regarding DSA, is limited. Thus, this study while focusing on Laikipia University as a
representative of other public universities in the country, used the tenets of the Uses and Gratifications Theory
and an institution-based cross-sectional convergent mixed methods design to examine the university students'
ease of accessing information posted on the various SNSs. The results showed that while students can access
information through free campus Wi-Fi, many are unaware of how to search for DSA-related topics.
Additionally, the lack of hyperlinks on content posted on the SNSs limits access to multiple sites. The
administration's inconsistent posting and feedback further hinder students’ access to the information.
Tathmini ya Athari ya Utabaka na Ukengeushi Katika Tamthilia ya Kigogo
(East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 2025-01-25) Mercy Muthoni Kariuki1*, Prof. James Onyango Ogola, PhD1 na Prof. Nabea Wendo, PhD1
Utabaka ni hali ya kuwagawanya watu kwa misingi ya uwezo wao wa
kumiliki wa mali ilhali ukengeushi ni hali ya kumfanya mtu afuate njia
ambayo si nzuri kwa kumlaghai. Hali hii husababisha migogoro miongoni
mwa wahusika. Tamthilia ni kipengele cha fasihi andishi kinachowasilisha
ujumbe kwa kutumia mazungumzo baina ya wahusika. Tafiti za awali katika
tamthilia zilishughulikia matumizi ya lugha, mandhari, na uhusika katika
tamthilia. Katika kupitia tafiti na makala mengine ya awali, mwandishi
hajakumbana na tafiti kuhusu masuala ya utabaka na ukengeushi katika
tamthilia ya Kigogo. Hili ndilo pengo la kiusomi ambalo lilichochea utafiti
huu kufanywa ili kulijaza. Makala yalinuia kutathmini athari za utabaka na
ukengeushi katika tamthilia ya Kigogo iliyoandikwa na Pauline Key. Matini
yalichanganuliwa kwa kutumia misingi ya nadharia ya umarx iliyoasisiwa
na Karl Heinrich Marx na kuendelezwa na wataalam kama Karl Kautsky,
George Plekhanov na György Lukács. Utafiti ulifanywa maktabani ambapo
athari za utabaka na ukengeushi kutokana na usomaji wa kina yalidondolewa
kwa minajili ya uchanganuzi na uwasilishaji kwa kutumia mihimili ya
nadharia ya umarks. Tamthilia hii ilichaguliwa kimaksudi kwa sababu
inaangazia athari za utabaka na ukengeushi ambayo ndiyo mada ya makala
haya. Mbinu ya kimaelezo ilitumiwa katika kuwasilisha na kuchanganua
data. Usomaji wa kina wa tamthilia hii ulibainisha kuwa utabaka na
ukengeushi husababisha ufisadi, ukosefu wa kazi, uchafuzi wa mazingira,
ukosefu wa maendeleo, mapendeleo, kufungwa kwa soko, mauji, usherati,
unyakuzi wa mashamba, chuki, uvamizi na ukombozi. Makala haya yana
mchango katika uchambuzi wa vitabu teule vya fasihi andishi katika kueleza
maudhui ya utabaka na ukengeushi. Utafiti huu pia ulitumiwa kama
mwongozo kwa wasomi wengine watakaofanya utafiti katika fasihi andishi.