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    Revision Music for KCPE
    (East African Educational Publishers, 1992) Karonji, RM; Akuno, EA
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    Music for Schools Standards 4 to 8
    (East African Educational Publishers, 1994) Akuno, EA
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    Two Children's Songs from Kenya
    (The Music Education, 2000) Gartrell, C; Akuno, E
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    Issues in music education in Kenya: A handbook for teachers of music
    (Emak Music Services, 2005) Akuno, E
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    Zilizopendwa: The Ramifications for Development and Revival
    (2014) Ondieki, DO; Ogama, SO; Akuno, EA
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    Leveraging tourism in Kenya through indigenous knowledge
    (2015) Kwanya, Tom
    Abstract Indigenous knowledge is the local knowledge or knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society. It is an archive of the sum total of knowledge, skills and attitudes belonging to a community and passed down through many generations. The use of indigenous knowledge to attract tourists is known as indigenous tourism. This is a form of tourism in which the indigenous people are directly involved either through control and/or by having their culture serve as the essence of the attraction. Indigenous tourism gives indigenous communities an opportunity to tell their story to the world. It also gives tourists an authentic experience with the indigenous communities as well as their culture and environment which cannot be easily experienced through any other way. This chapter explores the use of indigenous knowledge to leverage tourism in Kenya through indigenous tourism. It demonstrates the value of indigenous knowledge in supporting sustainable national socioeconomic development. In the face of the prevailing cut-throat competition, indigenous communities in Africa can enhance their competitive edge by mainstreaming their unique indigenous knowledge in their tourism packages. Introductio
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    Traditional Agikuyu Music: A Teaching Guide
    (2015-06-30) Wakaba, Philip
    Table of Contents Acknowledgement Table of Contents Statement of the problem Purpose of the study Research questions Significance of the study Definition of terms Chapter summary
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    Multicultural Music Teaching in American Public Schools: a case study of an elementary general music teacher
    (2015-06-30) Wakaba, Philip
    TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement Statement of the problem Purpose of the study Research questions Significance of the study Definition of terms Chapter summary
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    CRIME DIFFERENTIALS IN METROPOLITAN SLUM AREAS: AN ANALYSIS OF SLUMS IN THE CITY OF NAIROBI, KENYA
    (2016-03-01) Ndikaru, John
    This book provides explanations of crime differential in metropolitan slum areas with a view of suggesting crime prevention strategies. The author did in-depth investigation into the problem of crime in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. The book has explored the types and the causes of crime between the four major slums in Nairobi (Kibera, Mathare, Korogocho and Mukuru) and compared victimization within different demographic characteristics of Nairobi slums residents. Furthermore, the assessment of awareness, attitude and perceptions of safety as experienced by residents is explained. The author investigates crime mitigation strategies currently employed in the slum areas of Nairobi. The book confirms that even if structurally, the four major slums surveyed are social-demographically homogeneous, the crime related in the slums are inter-slums' heterogeneous. Dr. Ndikaru observes that an effective strategy in one slum might not necessarily work in another slum. The slums have similar socio-demographic characteristic but vary in levels and intensity of crime. The book is highly recommended for scholars, students and researchers in criminology in Kenya and elsewhere.
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    Emerging Trends in Information and Knowledge Management
    (Technical University of Kenya, 2017) Kwanya, Tom; Kiplang'at, Joseph; Wamukoya, Justus
    Information and knowledge have become the key pillars of national, organisational and individual performance, excellence, competitiveness, growth, innovation and impact. While information management is concerned with the lifecycle of information, knowledge management encompasses the processes, people, techniques and tools used to enhance the intellectual capital owned by individuals, groups and organisations in terms of their know-how, ideas, expertise, competencies and experiences. Essentially, knowledge management enables entities to make the best use of their knowledge assets. The value of knowledge to sustainable development is anchored on the fact that it is limitless; grows with use; and is not easily replicable. In spite of the fact that information and knowledge are core components of the socioeconomic structures of the modern society, many challenges still hamper their effective management, diffusion, utilisation and perpetuation. Various discourses are ongoing on how best to manage these critical resources in ways which enhance their application in the human efforts to increase economic productivity, social justice, safety and general wellbeing of people worldwide. Consequently, theories have been developed; best practices established; and lessons learnt. However, challenges still abound on how best to share, apply and validate these nuggets. This book is an integral part of this discourse through its 40 chapters authored by academics, professionals and practitioners in information and knowledge management. The chapters are structured around ten themes: Emerging Trends in Libraries and Information Centres; Knowledge Sharing and Diffusion; Indigenous Knowledge; Records Management; E-Governance; Information and Knowledge Management Education; Role and Impact of Information and Knowledge Centres Legal and Ethical Issues in Information and Knowledge Management; Social Media in Information and Knowledge Management; Digital Trends in Information and Knowledge Management The uniqueness of this book lies in the fact that the authors of the chapters are drawn from diverse backgrounds, experiences and geographical contexts. This has enriched the content by creating diverse voices on the current and emerging issues in information and knowledge management. This approach ensures that the readers do not end up in restrictive echo chambers where they only access content which they are already familiar with. Similarly, it gives the readers an opportunity to readily find content on all the specialisation areas of information and knowledge management in one volume. The chapters were subjected to a rigorous scholarly publishing process to ensure that they contribute fresh and unique perspectives to the themes. In this regard, they were subjected to a plagiarism test using Turnitin software; double blind peer review by eminent scholars in the discipline; and a comprehensive copy editing. Therefore, we are convinced that they will make significant contributions to theory, practice and policy in information and knowledge management. We wish you an insightful reading.
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    Handbook of Research on Managing Intellectual Property in Digital Libraries
    (IGI Global, 2018) Kwanya, Tom; Tella, Adeyinka
    ABSTRACT This chapter elucidates the concept of social bookmarking, its benefits in digital libraries as well as the implications of its use on the intellectual property rights of the creators of the bookmarked works. The author concludes that digital libraries can use social bookmarking as a means of increasing access to and sharing of information resources; improve web searching; as well as to enhance collaboration in the creation and use of information. Since social bookmarks are, by and large, public descriptions of and pointers to the original resources, digital libraries do not infringe the intellectual property rights of their creators. Nonetheless, the libraries should watch against copying large volumes of content from the original resource as this may be construed as an intellectual competition with the bookmarked resource. Digital libraries are advised to develop and apply social bookmarking policies to streamline their use of social bookmarks.
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    From Collections to Connections: Transforming Libraries to Knowledge Centres
    (2020) Kwanya, Tom
    Abstract: The environment in which libraries operate has changed radically. Many empirical studies have confirmed that libraries all over the world are losing their crown as premier information service providers. Libraries have responded to threats by espousing diverse information services and products. Many responses have concentrated on how to improve the content of, and access to, collections. This chapter argues that libraries will thrive by transforming themselves into knowledge centres anchored on conversations facilitated by multifaceted connections. The topics discussed include the nature and trends of changes faced by libraries; the role and place of library collections in the emerging information universe; and how can libraries be transformed into knowledge centres through multidimensional connections and conversations. New models that libraries may consider using to become centres of knowledge-laden conversations are presented. Arguments for a new order are developed using evidence and facts from the literature to make the case for libraries to shift their focus from static collections to dynamic and conversation-enabling connections.
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    RE-ENGINEERING ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LIBRARY SERVICES IN KENYA THROUGH SEMANTIC WEB
    (2020) Kwanya, Tom
    Abstract Semantic web is the third generation of the Internet services that collectively comprise the intelligent web and is the foundation of Web 3.0. The emergence of the semantic web was aware, moment-relevant and intelligent web which is about describing and interconnecting standardised languages and descriptions. Its power lies in the linking of data rendering 3.0 is envisioned to resolve the problem caused by the disorganisation of information and usable information. Semantic web addresses this challenge by creating a web of of the web. The information environment in which academic and research libraries in Kenya currently operate has changed drastically as a result of the impact of the emerging information and communication technologies on how library users seek, access, use This scenario has brought the relevance of libraries to focus. To survive, academic and research libraries need to reengineer their services to meet the needs of the users more closely than they are doing now. This study investigated the potential of the semantic web in facilitating the reengineering of services of academic and research libraries in Kenya. Primary data for this study was collected through key informant interviews with academic and research librarians selected through information-oriented purposive sampling. Additional secondary data was collected through documentary analysis. The research library services through enhanced library intelligence, organisation, federation, research libraries to design and deploy services on semantic web platforms.