Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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Modern Contraceptives Conversations Among Sexually Active Youth in Kianda Ward, Kibra Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to investigate how sexually active youth in Kibera’s, Kianda Ward communicate among themselves regarding adoption and use of modern contraceptives. The objectives of the study were to analyze modern ... -
A Morpho-semantic Study of Anthroponymy- Turkana Personal Names
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at analyzing the morphology, the semantic and pragmatics of selected personal names in the Turkana language. After exploring the morphology, semantic and pragmatics of these names, it is evident that ... -
Infrastructural Development as a Determinant of Kenya – China Economic Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to establish if Kenya’s purposeful infrastructure investment anchored largely on Chinese financial support has led to improvement and modernization of Kenya’s infrastructure network, economic growth and ... -
The Effects of Agricultural Drought on Livelihoods Vulnerability in Yatta Sub- County of Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Agriculture offers livelihoods to about (60%) 3/5 of Africa ‘s active work force, and still contributes 17% to the continent’s (Africa) total gross domestic product that accounts for its 2/5 of the total foreign currency ... -
The Quality Of Public Service Delivery In Public Organizations In Kenya A Study Of The Role Of The Client-Service Charter In The Case Of Kirinyaga Water And Sanitation Company.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at assessing the quality of public service delivery in public organizations in Kenya: a study of the role of Client-Service Charter in the Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company. The objectives that guided ... -
Interkulturalität Und Fremdheitserfahrung in Der Migrationsliteratur. Eine Untersuchung Am Beispiel Von Renan Demirkans Schwarzer Tee Mit Drei Stück Zucker Und Rafik Schamis Die Sehnsucht Der Schwalbe,
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In a context of globalization, migration has become a major social phenomenon. Therefore, people travel for many reasons. As a result, intercultural encounters are more likely to happen, and migratory movements progressively ... -
Influence of Location Intelligence in Law Enforcement: a Case of National Police Service,Nairobi County; 2010-2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines the influence of location intelligence to law enforcement and in particular National Police Service focusing on Nairobi County for the period between 2010 and 2019. The research was necessitated by a ... -
Engaging Customers as Stakeholders to Enhance Quality Management in Public Institutions- a Case of Kenya Power Company Use of Twitter
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to find out how engaging stakeholders through the use of social media impacted on quality management public institutions. The study mainly focused on Kenya Power Company. Kenya Power Company operates the ... -
Autobiographical Elements in David Musila’s Seasons of Hope
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the autobiographical elements in David Musila’s Seasons of Hope. There are several elements that make the text under study autobiographical in form and content. This project establishes the strategies ... -
Symbolism in Esilemba Oral Poetry: an Analysis of Its Significance in Response to Death Among Abanyole
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study analyzed the meaning, role and significance of symbolism used in Esilemba burial oral poetry in order to understand how the Abanyole people respond to death when it occurs among them. It was based on the premise ... -
Electoral Reforms and Democratic Consolidation in Kenya, 1997 – 2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines how electoral reforms have impacted democratic consolidation in Kenya, from 1997 to 2017. It is guided by the following specific objectives: To examine how electoral laws carried out in Kenya from 1997 ... -
Assessment Of Households’ Vulnerability To Flood And Drought Risk In Garashi Ward, Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past five years, the coastal parts of Kenya have experienced a combination of extreme droughts and flood incidences. This has left a huge negative effect with regards to the social, financial, health, and ecological ... -
Factors Contributing to Youth Involvement in Crime in Bungoma County, 2014 to 2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Annual Police Report of 2015 ranked Bungoma 6th out of 47 counties in reported crime incidents. Despite the County’s initiatives, crime continues to be committed by youth in Bungoma County. The County has about 467,171 ... -
A Synchronic Study of the Major Phonological Processes of Kichonyi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The research aimed at analyzing the phonological processes of Kichonyi sounds using the Natural Generative Phonology theory (NGP). It set out to describe the phonological processes involving vowels and consonants in Kichonyi ... -
Relationship Between Electoral Campaign Emotions And Voting Behaviour Among Voters In Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Politics is mainly emotional as people tend to respond to political matters from an emotional perspective. Consequently, these reactions tend to have a major influence on peoples conduct and attitudes. Political rallies ... -
Imagery And Animal Symbolism In Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is a literary analysis of Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen. It investigates the use of animal symbols, imagery and the effectiveness of journey motif as part of imagery in the text. The study identifies symbols ... -
Impact of the Policy for Persons With Disability on Inclusivity in Public Service- a Comparative Study of Service Commissions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to examine the effect of disabled people policies on inclusivity in Public Service. Particularly, the study assessed the impact of the said policies in five independent commissions namely TSC, PSC, ... -
Schöpfungsmythen Zwischen Lokalität Und Globalität: Eine Interkulturelle Untersuchung Westafrikanischer Und Germanischer Kosmogonien
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Creation myths or cosmogonies are logical explanatory models for the origin of the world and can be found in almost all cultures. They emerge as cultural texts and, on closer inspection, show impressive similarities. ... -
Export Potential and Efficiency in Kenya: an Application of the Stochastic Frontier Gravity Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The primary aim of this study was to provide estimates of the export potential and efficiency of Kenya’s bilateral trade with its top 20 trading partners using a stochastic frontier gravity approach. The paper’s specific ... -
The Relationship Between Performance Appraisal and Employee Productivity in the State Department for Correctional Services in Kwale County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Increase in performance appraisal leads to employee productivity since employees are stimulated to put more effort to increase productivity. This is not always the case in the Kenyan situation and this study therefore ...
