Population Studies and Research Institute: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Female Labor-force Participation on Fertility: Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Researchers, policy makers and development partners have increasingly advocated female labor-force participation as a driver of fertility transition, a crucial factor in simulation models for assessing fertility reduction ... -
Determinants Of Neonatal Mortality In North Eastern Region In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Neonatal mortality in Kenya is high, about 42% of the total under five mortality rates, signifying their importance in the overall mortality rates in Kenya. Majority of the neonatal mortalities are in the marginalized ... -
Effect of Biometric Registration on Urban Refugee and Asylum Seeker Management in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, urban refugees and asylum seekers have been viewed with suspicion by security agents in host states. They are seen as illegitimate and unwanted in urban areas. In Kenya, urban refugees and asylum seekers have ... -
Challenges in regulating foreign nationals in informal businesses: a case of the directorate of immigration services, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to assess the overall challenges faced by the investigation and prosecution division at the Directorate of Immigration Services (DIS) Kenya, in regulation of foreign nationals in informal businesses. ... -
One stop border post as a facilitator of cross border mobility in East African community (a comparative study of Busia and Oloitokitok border posts).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The regional integration and development of world nations can only be meaningful if accompanied by the modernization of their border crossing points. There is the ever growing desire to put in place a border system capable ... -
Assessment of RBM in the public state department of public service in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Results Based Management (RBM) approach is a key integrative strategy and tool, connecting employees’ goals and responsibilities to the objectives of the organization, and merging major interventions such as rewards, ... -
Contributions of Somali diaspora in the health institutions building: a case of migration for development in Africa, in health programs for ministry health in Somaliland.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The entire institutions of the Government of Somali were affected by the civil war that erupted in 1991, resulting in massive destruction of the physical institutions, loss of institutional memory, and migration human ... -
Effect of Ugandan Diaspora in Kenya on Uganda’s transport sector
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study aimed to provide an analysis of the perceptions of the Ugandan government officials about the role of the Ugandan diaspora in Kenya on development of the transport sector in Uganda, to establish the effect of the ... -
Enforcement of Kenya Immigration Laws: a case of the Directorate of Immigration Services
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to examine how effectively the Directorate of Immigration Services (DIS) enforces Kenya immigration laws, especially those related to post-entry and residence of foreign nationals in Kenya. The study had ... -
Estimation of Childhood Mortality in Kenya Using the 2015/2016 Kenya Integrated Household and Budget Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Childhood mortality is one of the key indicators used in determining both the general and national socio-economic development, such as resource allocation and policymaking, among other uses. This can only be achieved by ... -
Linkage Between Labour Emigration and Household Well-being in Murang’a County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has a net emigration rate with the main reasons for emigration being the search for jobs and education (IOM, 2018). As these migrants seek to better their lives, they also send support to their household members left ... -
Human Rights Challenges for Migrant Workers: a Case of Returning Kenyans From the Gulf Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The continued uproar in the media about Kenyan migrant workers mistreatments and human rights violations in the Gulf region has led to a lot being desired as to what can be a lasting solution, since with increased unemployment ... -
State Fragility as Drivers of Forced Migration and Displacement in South and Central Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)One of the most significant objectives of international community in 21st century is overcoming of state fragility. Most of unstable countries have become failed nations having millions of citizens caught in hopeless ... -
Paternal Education Migrant and Its Effect on Left Behind Child Education
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Migration for education and economic empowerment is increasingly becoming an important global agenda in the 21st century. The number of migrating fathers for education is on the rise. Often these fathers leave behind their ... -
Factors Associated With Continuum of Maternal Health Care in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focuses on uptake of maternal health care among pregnant women that is adequate antenatal care services use, health facility delivery and timely postnatal care of the mother. The aim of the study was to determine ... -
Effect of Maternal Education on Infant Mortality in Kenya: a Comparative Analysis of Nyanza and Central Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maternal education holds tremendous effect on child wellbeing as well as survival globally. Investing in female education is perceived to be the only powerful policy for bringing socioeconomic development in less developed ... -
Population Projections of Women of Reproductive Age and Its Implication on Maternal Health Care Services in Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of the study was thus to project women of reproductive age in Kilifi County. The study used cohort component method to project the population of Kenya, coast province and Kilifi County. The main source ... -
Factors Associated With Urban and Rural Under Five Mortality Differentials in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Under five mortality rate (U5MR) remains one of the key measures of wellbeing of a community, socioeconomic development as well as the quality of life. This study aimed at establishing whether the shift in under-five ... -
Determinants Of Under-Five Malnutrition In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of the study was to establish determinants of malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effects of socio-economic factors on under-five malnutrition ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Factors Explaining Fertility Differentials in Nyeri and Mandera Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study’s objective was to determine and explain the effects of the socio-economic, cultural and proximate factors influencing fertility differentials in Nyeri and Mandera counties in Kenya. Two subsets of the 2014 Kenya ...
