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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 ... -
Assessing the Counter-terrorism Preparedness and Mitigation of Terrorist Attacks: the Case of Dusit D2 Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The aim of this study was to assess the status of counter-terrorism preparedness and mitigation of terrorist attacks at the Dusit D2 hotel in Nairobi County in the aftermath of 2019 terrorist attack. The specific objectives ... -
Assessment of Effects of Sub-catchment Governance on Management of Water Resources: - a Case of Rwamuthambi Sub-catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Degradation of sub catchments has been a major global challenge. Kenya has experienced a similar situation in spite of water sector reforms of 2002 that assigned every wetland to a sub catchment, separated water service ... -
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, ... -
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....... -
Batch Anaerobic Digestion of Banana Plant Residues for Methane Production Determinants of Sexual Debut Among in-school Adolescents in Nyamira County,south-western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sexual intercourse is commonly initiated during adolescence. When an adolescent begins to have sex, the path taken and the outcome depend on factors that can influence their behavior at each stage, that is, economic, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Contribution of Smallholder Women Farmers to Food and Nutritional Security in Vihiga Sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Women contribute in many waystowards food and nutritional security particularly in the rural areas. Although smallholder women farmers have great potential to guarantee food and nutritional security, they have an even ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of Cybercrime on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Kenya's economy. However, due to their nature of business operations SMEs typically lower their costs on information technology to the extent that they outsource any ... -
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, ... -
An examination of Mary Lou Williams’ creative resilience against racism and patriarchy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This dissertation set out to find out why African American jazz genius, pianist, composer and arranger Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) and her music are unknown, forgotten, or obscured despite her celebrity during her lifetime ... -
Examining Local Malls Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Strategy Against Terror Attacks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was carried out against the backdrop of the Westgate shopping mall attack in Nairobi and an era of increasing terror attacks on soft targets globally. Notably, additional incidences in Kenya include the Dusitd2 ... -
Experiences of Women With Breast Cancer During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The global cancer burden is increasing and Breast Cancer is now the top cause of death among women, most in the prime of their lives, the majority of whom are from the poorer nations of the world. Cancer is therefore ranked ... -
Exploring Socio-economic and Psychological Resilience: a Case of Kenyan Distance Runners During the Covid-19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Resilience as a broad concept has attracted different academic orientations over the years and subsequently, been applied in diverse fields. The concept of developing resilience capacities has also gained prominence among ... -
Exploring Socio-economic Factors Influencing Food Insecurity Among Older Women With Disability Living in Informal Urban Settlements: a Case of Dagoretti South Constituency, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main objective of this study was to investigate the extent to which socio-economic factors within the context of the triple burden of gender, old age, and disability among women frames food insecurity as an ongoing ... -
‘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 ... -
HIV Oral Self-testing (HiVST) Strategy for Increased HIV Testing Among Female Sex Workers (Fsw) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed at determining the uptake of HIV Self-Test kits for HIV Testing among Female sex workers (FSW) in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi County. The specific objectives included ascertaining the accessibility of HIV ...
