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An Assessment of Environmental Sustainability Practices in Construction Industry. A Case Study of Tilisi Development Project Site, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Construction industry in many developing countries continues to be a key pillar of economic development. In Kenya, the industry contributes to gross domestic product and creation of employment. Even with these contributions, ... -
The Interface Between Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics in Nandi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed at describing the interface between syntax, semantics and pragmatics of the Nandi simple sentence using the Role and Reference Grammar. The study sought to test the adequacy of the RRG in accounting for ... -
A Comparative Study of Errors in Written English Among Learners: a Case of Gatimu and Koros Secondary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to compare the language errors in the writing of English among form one learners of Gatimu and Koros secondary schools. These learners have acquired Kikuyu and Nandi as their first language ... -
A Pragmatic Analysis of Patriarchy and Dholuo Proverbs: the Use of Conceptual Metaphor Theory and Dominance Theory.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research study attempts a pragmatic analysis of patriarchy and Dholuo proverbs using conceptual metaphor theory which analyses the understanding of these proverbs in terms of source and target domains. Dominance Theory ... -
A Relevance- Theoretic Analysis of Discourse Markers in Lulogooli Conversations
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focussed on the analysis of Discourse markers in conversations in Lúlogooli. The focus was particularly on conversations that occurred naturally. Using the characteristics identified by Schruoup (1999); Schifrin ... -
Tale of Kasaya: an Autobiography of Resilience
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focused on Eva Kasaya’s autobiography, Tale of Kasaya, which was aided to identify and then discuss the various ways that Kasaya develops the theme of resilience. The book was published in 2010 by Kwani Trust. ... -
A Relevance-theoretic Approach to the Study of Figurative Language in Selected Homilies in Neo-pentecostal Churches in Kagio, Kirinyaga County of Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focused on illustrating how the interpretation of figures of speech is attained in selected homilies from three sermons in Neo-Pentecostal churches in Kagio,in Kirinyaga County. In the study, I sort to clarify ... -
Minority Language Maintenance in a Multilingual Setting: the Case of Gujarati in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study endeavored to investigate the factors that have contributed to language maintenance among Gujarati speakers in Nairobi. The study was guided by three objectives which sought to identify the vitality factors that ... -
Metonymic Analysis of Body Parts: the Case of Gikuyu
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigates the use of metonyms in the Gikuyu language that make reference to human body parts to establish how these metonyms serve to explain different nuanced communicative functions using a variety of ... -
Challenges Related to Availability of Domestic Water in Kibera Slum Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Water is indispensable for life since it is a major basic need and is also important for economic activities.Information on the challanges of water supply and its availability is important as it forms a vital baseline for ... -
‘hidden’ internally displaced people in kenya’s urban setting: the study of lodwar town, 1991- 2012.
(2019)Displacement has become a pervasive aspect of our lives. While several studies have been dedicated on the subject1, most of them remained silent on 'hidden' idps and their coping strategies in urban settings. To fill the ... -
A Semantic Analysis of Suba Kinship Terminologies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study is a semantic analysis of Suba kinship terms using Frame Semantic Theory. One of the ways of preserving a dying language is by writing about it; Olusuba is grouped among the endangered languages in Kenya. The ... -
An Analysis of Kikamba Riddles and How They Relate to Metaphor: a Relevance Theoretical Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study explored the analysis of Kamba riddles based on content and metaphor. The research further looked at the role Kamba culture plays in the interpretation of metaphors in Kamba riddles. The significant fact about ... -
Clause Chaining in Kisukuma: a Role and Reference Grammar Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research sought to analyze the clause chaining features available in Kisukuma under the framework of Role and Reference Grammar, to investigate the clause linkage of clause chaining in Kisukuma and even more to ... -
Mikakati Ya Utoupole Katika Tamthilia Ya Pango Ya Kyallo Wadi Wamitila
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Utafiti huu unalenga kubainisha namna mtazamo wa kipragmatiki unaweza kutumiwa kuihakiki kazi ya fasihi. Ili kufanikisha lengo hili, tamthilia ya Pango iliteuliwa kimakusudi ili ilitupatie data ya utafiti huu. Data ya ... -
Effects of Dimension Stone Quarrying Activities in Ndarugo Area of Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Dimension stone quarrying is a vital activity that dates back since the dawn of civilization because it provided premium materials for all kinds of constructions. Stone quarrying activities have affected the quarry workers, ... -
The Convergence of Self and History in Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s This Child Will Be Great and Joe Khamisi’s Dash Before Dusk: A Slave Descendant’s Journey in Freedom
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines convergence of self and history in Ellen Johnson Sirleaf‘s This Child will be Great and Joe Khamisi‘s Dash before Dusk: A Slave’s Descendant’s Journey in Freedom. The autobiographies contain personal ... -
An Assessment of Fire Disaster Management in Urban Areas:a Case Study of Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In most urban areas including Nairobi City, fire disaster have been blamed on poor management regime that lacks requisite efficiency and effectiveness to prevent ,mitigate ,respond....... -
Whose Justice? - the Dilemma in Resolving the Conflict in Northern Uganda 2005– 2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effect of the Kony war to Uganda as a whole and specifically to Northern Uganda has been not only dehumanizing but devastating as well. After decades of conflict and violation of human rights , questions of justice, ... -
Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) on the Female Population; a case of in Kabete Ward, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to rise in Africa, governments have put in place prevention measures like social distancing and lockdown to contain this pandemic. This measures, although ...
