The Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) is a Kenya-based, peer-reviewed scholarly journal established on 3 March 2025 to advance rigorous, contextually grounded research in the humanities and social sciences. The journal’s mission is to provide an accessible, high-quality platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research that addresses African and global socio-cultural, economic, political, and developmental challenges. Its vision is to become a leading regional and international knowledge hub that amplifies African scholarship, fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, upholds high standards of research ethics and methodological rigor, and informs evidence-based policy and practice in Kenya and beyond.