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David hume's conception of the principle of causality and the problem it creates in african metaphysics
(1993)The study attempts to understand the status of the principle of causality. In experimental science it is held to be cardinal on grounds that every scientific experiment presupposes a cause. Hume however, who is the ... -
Decision making in International Crisis: Kenya's post-election crisis, 2007-2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The concept of international crisis has recently transformed from the conventional interstate conflicts to an intra-national dimension. The transformation has developed along the lines of intra-state conflicts resulting ... -
Demand for formal credit by small and medium size enterprises in Nairobi
(2010)This study examines demand for formal credit by Small and Medium size enterprises in Nairobi municipality, Kenya. The study was undertaken at a time when financial sector had undergone tremendous growth in the recent years ... -
Democratic Transition in East Africa (a Case Study of Uganda)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)The process of democratization in Uganda has been very slow despite a return of relative order in the country since 1986. There is need for an assessment to be carried on the Ugandan society to determine the internal and ... -
Democratising Africa, American sanctions on Zimbabwe
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The United States imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe as an instrument of achieving peaceful democratic change and assist the people of Zimbabwe achieve economic growth. For over a decade, Zimbabwe was under the sanctions targeted ... -
DETERMINANTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF GENDER BASED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMONG INTIMATE PARTNERS A CASE OF NYAMIRA COUNTY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Domestic violence is widely prevalent in Kenya and cuts across ethnic boundaries, class, and level of education, income and age. It takes place and exist even where there are strong legal mechanisms. The constitution of ... -
Determinants of academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Kiambu West District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants of academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination in public secondary schools in Kiambu West District, Kenya. Four research questions ... -
Determinants Of Citizen Participation In Devolved Governance In Kenya; A Case Study Of Machakos County
(2016)Devolution is mainly associated with decentralization of power and sharing national resources among county. Despite the centrality of public participation in ensuring good governance, studies reveal that there is an ... -
Determinants of Commercial banks profitability in Kenya
(2011)The commercial bank profitability growth index is an important criterion for measuring the performance of commercial banks in Kenya but in the past it has been on a declining trend. This study assesses, the determinants ... -
DETERMINANTS OF FOREIGN POLICY FORMULATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; A CASE OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Many African countries have been unable to build up any firm tradition or established pattern of interests behind their foreign policy. African states’ foreign policies are influenced mainly by the global political economy. ... -
Determinants of girls' performance in kenya certificate of secondary education examination (KCSE) In Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The main purpose of this study was to find out the determinants of girls' performance in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District. The research project explored four (4) certain variables thought ... -
DETERMINANTS OF REPORTING OR FAILING TO REPORT A CRIME TO POLICE;
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Crime has become a worldwide concern. A number of studies carried out show that crime is on the increase and new methods of committing crime are developing as well. One way of fighting crime is by reporting the crimes to ... -
Determinants of students' performance at National examinations (KCSE) in public and private secondary schools in Central Division, Machakos District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)Poor performance of students in KCSE examinations have been a concern for education stakeholders for a long time. This has been particularly been brought about by the glaring difference between KCSE performance in public ... -
DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAMME IN KENYA; A CASE OF MOMBASA COUNTY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Witness protection programs are strategic interventions adopted by specific governments to ensure perpetrators of crimes are charged and convicted. That currently in the world, crimes are on the high rise due to a number ... -
Determinants of the choice of physics by girls at secondary school level in Makueni district, Kenya.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)The study work reported here was conducted in Kenya among a sample of secondary -
Determinants of the implementation of rehabilitation Programme of male inmates. a case of Kericho main prison, Kericho county, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)The year 2003 is known as the time prison department experienced positive changes in administration and treatment of prisoners in Kenya. As the new organization came to control, correctional department have experienced ... -
Development Communication in Education: an Analysis of Elearning in Selected Schools in Nairobi County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This study is about development communication in education, with special focus on eLearning in selected schools within Nairobi County. Generally, the study aimed at interrogating eLearning in schools while taking a closer ... -
Devolution and Its Effect on the Community: a Cross Sectional Study of Githunguri Constituency in Kiambu County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 set a pace for the process of devolution. In Kenya devolution involves transfer of finances and power to County governments with an aim of bringing services and development close to its ... -
Devolved governments in Kenya: a case study of their establishment in Machakos county.
(2014)Devolution transfers responsibilities for services to local governments that elect their own officials, raise their own revenue and have independent authority to make investment decisions. African countries have increasingly ... -
Dimensions of self -efficacy in the letters by listeners in response to a radio soap opera 'ushikwapo shikamana'
(2002)The purpose of this study is to investigate the concept of self efficacy as demonstrated by letter-writers in response to a Kiswahili radio soap opera 'Ushikwapo Shikamana' (If Assisted, Assist Yourself'). Self-efficacy ...