Kastory A Mbunda
Biographic Data
| ID | 7560566 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kastory A Mbunda |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kastory A |
| FAMILY NAME | Mbunda |
| SIGNATURE | MBUNDA K A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Gender Studies |
| ORCID | 0009-0009-5788-4285 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Experiential and social learning in off-the-job training and its impact on workforce development in Singida Municipal Council, Tanzania
Public sector organisations in developing countries, including Tanzania, face challenges in efficiency, accountability, and service quality, making effective employee training essential to strengthen workforce skills and institutional performance. In this context, this study examined the effects of off-the-job training on employee development at the Singida Municipal Council in Tanzania. Informed by Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), Band…
Beyond the waiting room
This study examined male participation in maternal healthcare in Nyasa District, southern Tanzania. Although health policies emphasise men's involvement, it is often narrowly defined as physical presence at antenatal or delivery facilities. Using a qualitative case study with 45 semi-structured interviews and four focus group discussions with men and women, the research explored how men actually engage in maternal care. Thematic analysis revealed…
Unpacking barriers to women maize farmers’ engagement in climate-smart agriculture in rural Tanzania
This study examines the barriers to women’s engagement in smart agriculture, specifically how socio-economic and cultural factors impede the participation of women maize farmers in Nyasa District, Tanzania. Using qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 50 women maize farmers and 10 agricultural extension officers in Nyasa District, Ruvuma, the study highlights significant challenges faced by …
Climate change, gendered identities, and adaptation strategies in rural Tanzanian households
This study explores how climate change is reshaping men's and women's gendered identities, roles and adaptation strategies in rural Tanzania, emphasizing the interconnected experiences within households. Using 30 in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with male and female farmers in the Nyasa District, the research applies hegemonic masculinity theory alongside gender role theory and environmental psychology to examine how climate pressu…
Adolescents’ agency in negotiating social norms governing sexual and reproductive health services among the Nyasa people of Rural Tanzania
This study examined how adolescents in Rural Tanzania navigate social norms governing their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. Informed by Giddens' Structuration Theory, we adopted a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected between March and June 2025 through 60 in-depth interviews and six focus group discussions (two in each ward) with adolescents and young people aged 14-19, as well as with six healthcare workers in …
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Unpacking barriers to women maize farmers’ engagement in climate-smart agriculture in rural Tanzania
This study examines the barriers to women’s engagement in smart agriculture, specifically how socio-economic and cultural factors impede the participation of women maize farmers in Nyasa District, Tanzania. Using qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 50 women maize farmers and 10 agricultural extension officers in Nyasa District, Ruvuma, the study highlights significant challenges faced by …
Climate change, gendered identities, and adaptation strategies in rural Tanzanian households
This study explores how climate change is reshaping men's and women's gendered identities, roles and adaptation strategies in rural Tanzania, emphasizing the interconnected experiences within households. Using 30 in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with male and female farmers in the Nyasa District, the research applies hegemonic masculinity theory alongside gender role theory and environmental psychology to examine how climate pressu…
Adolescents’ agency in negotiating social norms governing sexual and reproductive health services among the Nyasa people of Rural Tanzania
This study examined how adolescents in Rural Tanzania navigate social norms governing their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. Informed by Giddens' Structuration Theory, we adopted a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected between March and June 2025 through 60 in-depth interviews and six focus group discussions (two in each ward) with adolescents and young people aged 14-19, as well as with six healthcare workers in …
Experiential and social learning in off-the-job training and its impact on workforce development in Singida Municipal Council, Tanzania
Public sector organisations in developing countries, including Tanzania, face challenges in efficiency, accountability, and service quality, making effective employee training essential to strengthen workforce skills and institutional performance. In this context, this study examined the effects of off-the-job training on employee development at the Singida Municipal Council in Tanzania. Informed by Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), Band…
Beyond the waiting room
This study examined male participation in maternal healthcare in Nyasa District, southern Tanzania. Although health policies emphasise men's involvement, it is often narrowly defined as physical presence at antenatal or delivery facilities. Using a qualitative case study with 45 semi-structured interviews and four focus group discussions with men and women, the research explored how men actually engage in maternal care. Thematic analysis revealed…
Focus group (4 works) · Tanzania (4 works) · Thematic analysis (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Climate change impacts on agriculture (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Agency (philosophy (1 works) · Agricultural extension (1 works)