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    Fashion and Beauty : A Historical Perspective
    (LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012) Nyambura, Ruth; Nyamache, Tom; Tarus, Isaac
    Self-ornament and decorations play a significant role in ensuring the continuity of the political, socio-cultural and ethno-moral principles of a community. Adornment is considered one of the fundamental human needs. This volume is a historical perspective of cultural changes such as hairstyles, shoes, handbags, cosmetics, beads use, lingerie and colour symbolism use in Africa and globally. Culture has grown through a combination of the processes of invention and diffusion. We are the only species who deliberately alters our appearance and surroundings. Customizing of our bodies goes far beyond the clothing which we wear as a second skin.
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    G. G. Kariuki : A historical Potrait of a Kenyan Politician
    (LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012) Njoroge, Ruth; Waweru, Peter; Nyamache, Tom
    Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki, popularly known as G.G., is one of the longest serving political leaders in Kenya’s post-independence history. Yet, like many of his political contemporaries, his contribution to the historiography of Kenya has been overshadowed by the history of leaders whose careers were defined in Kenya’s colonial experience such as Makhan Singh, Jomo Kenyatta, Jaramogi Odinga Oginga, Thomas Mboya ,Bildad Kaggia, among others. His life, political achievements ,limitations as well as contributions on the local and national front have not been analysed and documented. This book analyses the life history of G.G. Kariuki and how he contributed to Kenya’s struggle for independence. It also investigated the role he played in resolving land conflicts and the resettlement of squatters, particularly in Laikipia, as well as highlighting his rise and fall on the national political arena. Although, different stories have been told about him in different ways, like in his own autobiography: Illusion of Power, Fifty Years in Kenya Politics. This book through a thorough investigation, found it worthwhile to offer, a critical examination, an alternative perspective of his life story as a long term political operative.
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    Teachings on Christian Leadership service delivery
    (Servant Leadership, 2015, 2015) Sugut, Bethuel K; Shiundu, John A; Madaga, Julius; Odhiambo, Henry K.
    KAMA is a steering organ of the church in the delivery of christian services. This view cuts across the characteristics of worshipers at the ACK Pro-Cathedral Church, Kitale. Man is God’s creation (Genesis 1:2). Man has rebelled and disobeyed God right from the beginning of creation up to now. How do we go back to God? It is the purpose of this paper to activate Christian leadership services delivery for man’s survival.