Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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The Portrayal of Father-son Relationships in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Memory of Departure and Paradise
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This dissertation examines the portrayal of the father-son relationships in Abdulrazak Gurnah's Memory of Departure and Paradise, focusing on how these relationships influence the protagonists' character development. Drawing ... -
Socioeconomic Inequality in Child Mortality in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Reducing child mortality remains a critical public health priority in Somalia. Despite efforts to improve maternal and child health, disparities persist, driven by socioeconomic inequalities. This study examines ... -
A Portrayal of Utopian Ideals in Afte/Rland by Lauren Beukes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Many a time, literary scholars have studied dystopian and utopian literature as two distinct fields of study. Indeed, few have been able to highlight their interconnectedness and overlapping boundaries. The utopian societies ... -
Resource Mobilization and Sustainability of School Feeding Program in Public Pre-primary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This research investigates the sustainability of school feeding programs in public pre-primary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya, focusing on the critical role of resource mobilization. Given the importance of providing ... -
Relationship Between Psychological Wellbeing and Relationship Quality Among Young Dating Adults (23-30 Years) at St. Jude Catholic Church Donholm Parish, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The goal of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between the psychological wellbeing and relationship quality of young adults who attend St. Jude Catholic Church in Donholm Parish, Outering Deanery, ... -
Decentralization of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Access to the Criminal Justice System in Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Decentralization has globally transformed governance and public services. In Kenya, the ODPP plays a vital role in ensuring just and efficient legal processes. However, prompted by the 2010 Constitution, decentralization ... -
Situated Learning Approaches for Industry-ready Kenyan Clothing Textile and Apparel Graduates
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Entrepreneurial Training, Networking, Technology Adoption and Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the economic development of every country because they maximize the use of the production factors for the benefit of society, generate jobs, encourage innovation, enhance living standards, ... -
Beef Hygiene and the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistant Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia Coli in Kajiado Slaughterhouses, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Local slaughterhouses in Kenya have the responsibility of availing to the public wholesome beef and meat of other animal species. These slaughter facilities have great variability in human, technical and infrastructural ... -
Influence of Learning Environment on Distance Learners’ Academic Progression in Selected Public Universities; the Case of University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)As preference for online-modelled learning increasingly gains momentum, research, however, shows that the distance learners across universities continue to experience comparatively low levels of desired progression towards ... -
Developing Technologies for Integration of Mushroom Pleurotus Sp. Cultivation With Production of High Value Products From Mushrooms and Fruit Post Harvest Wastes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Increasing global population has led to an increase in demand for fruits, resulting in massive generation of fruit processing and post-harvest wastes. The current study thus developed technologies for fruit waste utilization ... -
Investigation of Pollution Loading on Sosiani River in the Eldoret City
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Towards Climate Resilient Food Systems: Assessment of Food Crises and Coping Strategies in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)A food system chain entails the process food takes from the farm to the table and disposal of food waste. This research was premised on climate variability and its ramifications on food security in Taita Taveta County and ... -
Media and Health Information Seeking Behavior Dynamics Among the Elderly in Kenya: a Study of Kibra
(University of Nairobi, 2025)This study explored how the elderly slum dwellers, particularly in Kibra Sub County, Nairobi, seek health information through media. The objectives were to examine health information-seeking patterns, investigate related ... -
Corporate Governance, Funding Structure, Regulatory Frameworkand Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The relationship between corporate governance (CG) and financial performance (FP) has garnered interest from both scholars and policymakers, but there is no convergence in the existing literature as to whether CG directly ... -
Distribution of Endangered Raptors in Relation to Climate Change Scenarios and Overhead Power Line Risks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Many raptor species face threats such as electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation, and their distribution patterns remain poorly understood. However, climate change also poses a significant threat to global ... -
Rapid Screening of Pesticide Residues Using Vibrational Spectroscopy, Theoretical Calculations, and Machine Learning: a Case Study on Chlorothalonil
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Chlorothalonil, a fungicide commonly used in agriculture to combat fungal infections, is a major concern due to its persistent residues in the food supply, especially in countries like Kenya where vegetable consumption ... -
Resource Management, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation in Completion of Kenya Police Housing Scheme Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2024)There1 has been1 an1 increase1 in1 demand1 and1 supply for housing all over the1 world. This is attributed1 to urbanization1 and1 increase1 in1 the1 need1 for accommodation1 for public servants. Access ... -
Drivers of Optimal Care for Congenital Heart Disease in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity; ‘Evidence based practice’ (EBP) protocols improve outcome. Optimal care (OC) occurs when patients receive care as recommended ... -
An Evaluation of Form in Selected Autobiographical Writings From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study evaluates the style of selected autobiographical writings from Kenya, written between 1981 and 2010 by academics. The study evaluated the selected subgenres of Autobiography including the epistolary, the diary ...
