Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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Capacity Characteristics and Performance of Water Development Projects Funded by Davis and Shirtliff Limited in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With the growth of population in most parts of the country, proper management of water resources has proved to be very vital in the quest to supply communities with safe and clean water. Water is a basic need for human ... -
An Analysis of the Use of Facebook to Report Gender Based Violence Cases by Women During the Covid-2020 Pandemic: Case of Kibera Settlement Scheme, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research sought to analyse the Use of Facebook to report Gender Based Violence Cases by Women during the Covid-2020 pandemic in Kibera Settlement Scheme, Nairobi City County. The study was guided by three specific ... -
Stakeholder Perspectives and Implementation of Telemedicine Projects in Referral Hospitals in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite its major economic and health impacts especially following the global COVID-19 pandemic, the degree of telemedicine implementation globally continues to vary widely between and among the developed and the developing ... -
Knowledge and Perception of Beneficiary Communities on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects: an Analysis of Projects by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (Kengen)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to analyse knowledge and perception by beneficiary communities regarding CSR projects by KENGEN. Specifically, it sought to: i) determine knowledge and awareness levels of beneficiary communities on KENGEN ... -
Communication Gap Between Scientists and the Public on the Climate Change Discourse; a Case of Kasarani Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite the popular dialogue among the scientists on climate change, the general public’s level of understanding and their engagement in climate change discourse remains a concern as the public remains uninformed and ... -
Conflict Over Urban Business Space: a Case of Kenyans and Somali Refugee Entrepreneurs in Nairobi’s Central Business Districts, 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This project paper seeks to investigate the conflict over urban space in Nairobi‟s CBD between local entrepreneurs and Somali refugee entrepreneurs. The paper focuses on the circumstances that contribute to the conflict, ... -
Management Strategies and Sustainability of Green Energy Harnessing Projects in Kenya: a Case of Olkaria One Unit Six, Nakuru Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of this ever-changing external pressure, businesses are rapidly adopting new management strategies in order to maintain their economic viability. The primary purpose of this research was to analyze how the ... -
The Impact of the Violation of the Right to Land on the Enjoyment of the Right to Housing: a Case Study of the Nubian Community in Kibera, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research project aimed to examine the impact of the violation of the right to land ownership on the right to adequate housing among the Nubian community in Kibera, Nairobi County. Its specific objectives were: to ... -
Culture Change and Continuity: the Case of Abaidakho Initiation Rites of Passage, 1918 - 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the history of the Abaidakho initiation rites of passage from 1918 to 2010. The year 1918 is a historical year that marked the end of World War I, which had far-reaching repercussions in Africa. After ... -
Devolution and Health Service Delivery: a Case Study of Kiambu County, Kenya
(2023)Devolution is the process by which central governments delegate power to subnational entities. It is a type of administrative decentralization whereby there is the delegation of responsibility to the sub-national level for ... -
Utilization of Geographic Information System Technology on Implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The success of any road construction project relies heavily on effective and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of the construction progress. Studies have indicated the integration of GIS technology with the ... -
Capacity Building and Sustainability of Build Operate Transfer Projects: a Case of Nairobi Expressway, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There exists a number of Public Private Partnership(PPP) models. Among them is the popular Build-operate-transfer(BOT), that is used to finance public sector infrastructure development and service delivery. PPPs in the ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Food Security Projects in Kenya: a Case of Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Food security is a critical concern in Kenya hence the need to develop projects that will enhance food security in the country. There is an underlying assumption that specific universally recognized project management ... -
Film Distribution in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi’s River Road Piracy Model
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated film distribution in Kenya focusing on Nairobi’s River Road film industry, also termed as Riverwood. Its objectives were: 1) To document the film piracy model in Nairobi's River Road, 2) To investigate ... -
An Assessment of Newspaper Coverage of the 2022 Presidential Election
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines media coverage during Kenya's 2022 presidential election, focusing on The Daily Nation and The Standard Newspaper to discern factors influencing candidate portrayal, media framing, and overall tonality. ... -
Impact of Working Remotely on Cooperation Between Interpreters Working in the Same Booth: a Study of the Zoom Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Remote simultaneous interpretation platforms are becoming increasingly popular for professionals working in the interpretation field. However, along with numerous benefits associated with time and costs, this technological ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Identity of Kenyan Corporate Firms: Case Study of Communication Authority of Kenya (CA)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the past few decades, corporate social responsibility, or CSR, has become more prominent. Companies have been using CSR as a tactic to enhance their reputation. The CSR approach addresses employee life and work balance, ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing Adoption of Modern Cooking Technologies in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Biomass energy usage in Kenya, accounts for about 68% of country’s total energy consumption, the major consumers being households, communal institutions such as secondary schools, and small and medium enterprises. Firewood ... -
Organizational Factors and Sustainability of Women Empowerment in Peace-building Projects in Kamukunji Sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Historically, Kenya has been seen to be vulnerable to not only internal but also external threats to its peace and security. Ethnic violence especially during the elections seasons is one of the internal threats to Kenya’s ... -
Cost of Construction and Performance of Housing Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya: a Case of Pangani Housing Project
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to CAHF (2022), the demand for housing in Kenya stands at 250,000 units whereas housing supply is 50,000 units annually. This translates to only 20% of housing demand being met. In this light, this research project ...
