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Maasai medicine : Practicing health and therapy in Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania1997
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Control And Training Of Youthful Offenders In Kenya: The Case Of Kamiti Youth Correction And Training Centre, 1990 – 2017.
(UoN, 2019)This study is set out to examine the control and training of youthful offenders in Kenya. The case study was Kamiti Youth Correction and Training Center. Recidivism, which is a serious drain on resources worldwide has been ... -
Men’s Perceptions Of Gender Mainstreaming In Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This is a descriptive and cross sectional study interested in understanding how men perceive gender mainstreaming in Murang’a County. The study interrogates men’s perceptions of women empowerment programs from a disempowered ... -
Community Participation in Ward Development Fund (Wdf) Projects in Harambee Ward, Makadara Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a cross-sectional mixed method study on community participation in Ward Development Fund (WDF) in Harambee ward, Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The study examined the level of awareness and knowledge ... -
Disrespect And Abuse Of Women During Pregnancy And The Effects On The Utilization Of Ante Natal Care Services: A Case Of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching And Referral Hospital In Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disrespect and Abuse during pregnancy is a gross violation of human and women’s rights and constitutes gender-based violence. D&A has received attention globally with studies confirming its effects on maternal and neonatal ... -
Factors Influencing The Retention Of Female Students In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (Stem) Courses, At The Technical University Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Female students who develop interest in STEM courses are affected by barriers that hinder their achievements, engagement and retention in STEM. Their numbers, graduating from universities reduces as they climb the academic ... -
Factors Influencing Male Involvement In Young Children Feeding Practices: A Case Of Dagoretti Informal Settlements.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The involvement of men in maternal and child nutrition, presents an opportunity for improvement child and maternal nutrition as men often play a key role in decision-making particularly regarding access to foods and spending ... -
Determinants of fertility preferences among young married men in Gatanga Sub-County, Muranga County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a cross-sectional study with the main objective of investigating the determinants of fertility preferences among married young men in Gatanga Sub-County, Muranga County. The specific objectives of this study were ... -
The contribution of Women Leaders in the fight against corruption in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was an exploratory study on the contribution of women leaders in the fight against corruption in Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the roles played and the challenges faced by women leaders in fighting corruption. ... -
The Contribution of Trust in Quality Groundnuts Seed Selection and Sourcing Among Small-holder Farmers in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on the contribution of trust in quality groundnuts seedselection and sourcing among small holder farmers in Uganda. The study documents the role of trust in farmer’s (male/female) ... -
Socio-economic Factors Affecting Women Participation in Elective Politics in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The issue of women's representation in elective politics is still a challenge in Kenya. Women have fought fiercely to ascend high political offices and represent the national and county assembly properly. The study ... -
Water security risks and coping mechanisms among sedentarized pastoralists in Isiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study was conducted in Isiolo Sub-County of Isiolo County. Underpinned by cross-sectional design, the study investigated water security risks and coping mechanisms among sedentarized pastoralists in Isiolo County. The ... -
Contributions of Community Vaccinators to the Delivery and Distribution of Newcastle Disease Vaccines in Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study aimed at investigating the contributions of community vaccinators in the delivery and distribution of Newcastle disease (NCD) vaccines in Kibwezi West Sub-County, Makueni County. ... -
The Experiences of Female Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Recovery Centres in Nairobi City County.
(2022)The main aim of this descriptive study was to examine the experiences of female survivors of GBV in two recovery centres in Nairobi City County. The study intended to document these women’s journeys as they sought support ... -
A Qualitative Study of Urban Women's Experience and Coping Strategies Towards Domestic Violence During Covid-19 Lockdown in Kitengella, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Domestic violence encompasses many forms of violence, including sexual, psychological (emotional), and physical abuse an intimate partner, a relation or a friend in a domestic setting. DV is a global social and public ... -
Barriers to Land Ownership Among Widows in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This was a cross-sectional study on barriers to land ownership among widows in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County. The study investigated the extent to which existing Kenyan legal frameworks and tools aid widows in gaining ... -
Lived Experiences of Widows in Kabula Ward, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study seeks to understand and document the lived experiences of widows and to analyze the effectiveness of existing statutory laws and policies protecting widows in Kabula Ward, Bungoma County. The study carries out ... -
Towards Understanding the Gusii-kipsigis Conflict Along Sotik/borabu Border (1992 to 2010)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Gusii and the Kipsigis have been engaged in conflict against each other for a long time. There also exists tangible competition for access to land and contest over administrative boundaries, politics of ethnicity, ... -
Barriers to Adolescents’ Access and Uptake of HIV-related Services in Kawangware Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although HIV Testing and counseling have been widely accepted and implemented globally, some people still experience poor access and uptake. Adolescents from informal settlements are more vulnerable to HIV infections than ... -
Barriers to Male Involvement in Antenatal Care in Kanduyi Sub-county in Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This academic study investigates the socioeconomic and cultural barriers that impede male engagement in antenatal care (ANC) within Kanduyi Sub-County, Bungoma. Employing a cross-sectional descriptive survey, utilizing ...