Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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Communication Cues in Marriage Conflicts- a Case Study of Middle-class Couples in Embakasi Constituency in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study focused on communication cues in marriage conflicts among middle-class couples in Embakasi Constituency in Nairobi County. The study was guided by four main objectives: To investigate the verbal and non-verbal ... -
Digital Technology and Film Distribution in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The twenty-first century is a decade of shifts. Since its onset, film as an offshoot of the twentieth century’s technology and its impact is a recipient of its adjustment. Notably, alterations emanate from unending innovations ... -
Investigating Culture- Specific Concepts From Good News Bible to Gikuyu Translation of Psalm 23 and How It Influences the Perception of God’s Provision
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to describe the culture-specific concepts found in the book of Psalm 23 in the Holy Bible, using the Good News Bible (GNB), and its translation in the Gikuyu Bible, to discuss the various explanations ... -
Daf in Kenia: Eine Kritische Untersuchung der sprechübungen und aufgaben des lehrwerks safari Deutsch.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Safari Deutsch is used as a coursebook for teaching German as a foreign language in Kenyan secondary schools. Most German language learners in Kenya have difficulties in speaking despite the fact that Safari Deutsch offers ... -
Morphophonological Processes in the Noun: a Case Study of the Benadiri Dialect of Somali
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is a descriptive research of the morphophonological processes involved in the noun formation in the Benadiri dialect. The study aimed at describing the inflectional morpheme used in the plural formation as well ... -
The Effects of Sexting Among the Youth in Dagoretti North Constituency, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Technology has for the past decade reshaped the interactions and communication among youth. There has been an increase in reliance of technology among youth. Digital or online technology has been integrated by young people ... -
Construction of Masculinity in Kenyan Popular Music: a Close Analysis of Selected Kamba Popular Performances
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the contemporary world popular music has become a fertile ground for the demonstration of masculine identity with artists making songs an arena for the exhibition of masculine identity. The current study, construction ... -
Strategic Communication as a Tool for Corporate Culture Change in Geospatial Industry the Case of Esri Eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategic communication is key in implementing culture change within organizations because it eliminates anxiety caused by lack of information that could therefore lead to change resistance. Many organizations however are ... -
An Assessment of Uptake of Contraceptive Information Among Young Adult Girls in Kware Slums in Ongata Rongai
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to assess the contraceptive information uptake among young adult girls in Kware; a slum dwelling in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado North Sub-County. The objectives of the study were to; investigate the sources ... -
The Nexus Between Inflation And Fiscal Deficit In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigates the connection between fiscal deficit and inflation in Kenya. It also checks for structural breaks, causality between the two variables and their form of association. To achieve these objectives, ... -
Perceptions and Causes of Suicide Among Members of the National Police Service in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study was mooted in the context of the problem of suicide among law enforcement officials which is rampant across the world and, the lack of a comprehensive study of the phenomenon in Kenya. Subsequently, the study ... -
Export Potential And Efficiency In Kenya: An Application Of The Stochastic Frontier Gravity Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)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 ... -
Assessing Contribution of Improved Cook Stoves in Reducing Woodfuel Consumption in Kenya, Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The motive of this research was to assess the contribution of improved cook stoves in reducing wood fuel consumption in Kenya, the case of public secondary schools in Machakos County. There has been a significant shift in ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the Cereal Growers Association
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems are an integral part of project implementation as they measure achievements, contribute to learning and enhance accountability. A robust system ensures that the project objectives ... -
Influence of Social Media on Crisis Management Among Organizations in Kenya- the Case of Kenya Power National Black Out on 9th May 2020
(2020)This study set out to investigate the influence of social media on crisis management, among organisations in Kenya the case of Kenya Power national blackout on 9th May 2020. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
A Study on Security Communication for Children in Conflict Areas: the Case of Mothers in Endoo Ward of Elgeyo Marakwet County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on security communication for children in conflict areas: a case of mothers in Endoo ward of Elgeyo Marakwet County. The communities in Endoo ward have experienced perennial conflicts between them and ... -
Another Whiteman at the Door- A Biography of Jonathan Kariara
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study focused on the life of Jonathan Kariara Kimamo, who is a renowned poet, editor, actor, and writer who is known for contributing to the development of East African literature. His most known poems include ... -
Agricultural Society of Kenya Shows as a Strategic Communication Platform in Agricultural Development
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Within the literature in communication, the concept of agricultural shows is growing. Presently they are recognized as a significant platform for communication that can possibly influence an organization's capacity to ... -
Implications of Organized Crime on Urban Areas of Kenya: a Case of Kayole Estate in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising incidents of organized crime in Nairobi City County, like in many other urban areas, keep on raising serious security concerns among the residents. Yet, the dynamics of these emerging typologies of crime on urban ... -
A Study on Human Rights Organizations’ Use of Online Activism- the Case of Extra Judicial Killings
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study addresses online activism particularly those organized by Human rights organizations against extra judicial killings in Kenya. These organizations tended to focus on litigation in defense of Human Rights abuses ...
