Browsing Digitization Phase 4: Projects & Thesis by Title
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Objectivity And Personal Involvement In Science: An Examination Of Michael Polanyi's Theory Of Knowledge
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1988)The present study is an attempt to interpret and understand Michael Polanyi's theory of knowledge. Polanyi's theory of knowledge is basically a repudiation of the modern scientific objectivism. He opposes the view that ... -
One stop border post as a facilitator of cross border mobility in East African community (a comparative study of Busia and Oloitokitok border posts).
(2020)The regional integration and development of world nations can only be meaningful if -
Orphaned and Vulnerable Children participation in Free Primary Education in Kobala Location (rural) in Kenya.
(2007)Even after developing a sector-wise approach to manage education in Kenya, indicators still shows that the quality of primary education is still poor. Unless urgent measures are taken to address these challenges, quality ... -
Parental influences upon students educational and occupational aspirations
(1976)This study examines the relationships between Parents' Educational Attainment t their Occupat ional status, and students Educational and Occupational Aspirationso The data was obtained by administering a qtlestionnaire to ... -
Parents' characteristics and their effects on retention of girls in Early Childhood development centres in Tarbaj Division, Wajir East District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The purpose of this study was to investigate the parents' characteristics and their effects on retention of girls in Early childhood Development centres in Tarbaj Division, Wajir East District. The study adopted expost ... -
Participation in planning and management of Local Authority Transfer Fund (LATF) the case of Maina ward slum dwellers
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Participatory approaches have gained much importance in thinking and development practice. This is due to the premise that local people have a better capacity to understand and conduct their own affairs than can outsiders. ... -
Pastoral care and counseling to educated young adults in the P.C.E.A. church with special reference to Kikuyu Parish.
(1989)The thesis of this study is that the majority of the educated young adults (25-35 years old) do not fully participate in most programmes of the P.C.E.A. church. They therefore fail to seek counsel and guidance for their ... -
Patterns Associated With Theft of Motorcycles in Nandi Central District, Nandi County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)Motorcycle theft is one of the fastest growing forms of motor vehicle theft globally and nationally; however, studies on motorcycle theft are scanty. The study therefore examined patterns associated with theft of motorcycles ... -
Patterns of resource allocation and their impact on students' performance in mathematics and sciences in KCSE in Igoji division, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The study set out to establish the patterns of resources allocation and their impact on students' performance in mathematics and sciences in KCSE in Igoji division, Kenya. The study covered the period from 2002-2005, and ... -
Peace and security in regional integration in Africa: a case study of COMESA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)States are increasing their cooperation and collaboration with neighbours in order to better respond to the pressures and opportunities presented by globalization. Therefore, the most important reasons for joining regional ... -
PEACE AND SECURITY IN REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN AFRICA; A CASE STUDY OF COMESA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)States are increasing their cooperation and collaboration with neighbours in order to better respond to the pressures and opportunities presented by globalization. Therefore, the most important reasons for joining regional ... -
Peace Building Functions in Peace Keeping Operation: the Case of African Union Mission in Somalia, 2007 - 2013
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2014)The peace building functions by Africa Union is one of the good efforts towards retaining peace in Somalia. Somalia has experienced turmoil??™s for so many decades. The peace buildings by AU are caught up by many challenges. ... -
PEACEBUILDING AS A TOOL FOR PROMOTING IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Among Kenya’s development challenges, none are more pressing than its social and economic travails. With these development challenges, Kenya has a growing higher education sector. The number of students in universities has ... -
Peacebuilding in post-conflict Africa; A case study of South Sudan
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study looks at the peacebuilding process in South Sudan. The research discusses comprehensively the conflict in South Sudan and the various peacebuilding initiatives that have been put forth to sustain peace in South ... -
Peacekeeping and Protection of Civilians in African Conflicts; A Case Study of MONUC in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 1999 to the Present
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The recorded history of mankind is a relentless succession of violent conflicts. The reality of many civilians caught up in armed conflicts and other situations of violence, especially in Africa, is desperate; they need ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing Humanitarian Emergency Projects Response In Somalia. A Case Of Muslim Aid Somalia
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived factors that influence humanitarian emergency Projects??™ response in Somalia. Since the Second World War, the number of humanitarian emergencies has continued to ... -
Perception of the influence of guidance and couselling programme on students' performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Kisii Central, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The provision of adequate and effective guidance and counseling services is crucial in education. Students need effective professional advice on appropriate study habits and techniques to perform effectively in National ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions of pre-school and standard one teachers on school readiness of children transiting to standard one in Kabete District, Central Province, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to establish the perceptions of both pre-school and primary school teachers on school readiness of children transiting from pre-school to standard one. This study set out to investigate the ... -
Persisting problem of conflict in Africa: the role of Kenyan Diplomatic Method
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research project is to explore the persistent problem of conflict in Africa and to establish the viability of Kenyan diplomatic method of conflict resolution. It explores the underlying causes of persistent conflicts ...