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Ex-ante analysis of rural electricity demand and environmental benefits: the case of Gura small hydro power project, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)“Greening the Tea Industry in East Africa” (GTIEA), a global environmental facility (GEF) funded 4-year project, was officially started in August 2007 (EATTA/UNEP, 2008). Its objectives are to increase investments in ... -
An Ex-ante Assessment of the Socio-ecological Implications of Communal Land Certification in Pastoral Areas of the Borana Zone in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land is the main platform for livelihood sourcing for many communities in Sub Saharan Africa. It is however becoming scarce owing to many factors that include the growing human population, land degradation and climate ... -
Ex-ante evaluation of the economic potential of herbicide coated maize seed in the control of striga weed in Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2004)This study was motivated by the need to find out whether the farmers could increase their maize production and profits through Striga control using herbicide-coated maize seed technology. The major objective was to ... -
The Ex-dividend Day Stock Price Behaviour in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study analyzes the ex-dividend stock price behavior in the Nairobi Stock Exchange to see if the stock prices change on the ex-dividend day, in which direction and by what magnitude. The sample data covers stock prices ... -
The Ex-nuptial Child and the Law: - a Study Into the" Laws Affecting Illegitimate Children Posited in the Socio-economic Context
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Ex-Post Evaluation Of Banking Systems And Service Delivery In Commercial Banks In Kenya: Case Study Of National Bank Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines how commercial banks in Kenya carry out ex-post evaluation of their banking systems. It describes the evaluation elements that are considered key by various stakeholders and also examines whether those ... -
An Examination of Asset Seizure, Preservation, Forfeiture and Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Asset seizure and forfeiture as part of asset recovery is the process through which law enforcement identify and trace assets linking them to crime and criminal activity and allow for seizure and confiscation of the ... -
An Examination of Challenges of Wayleaves Acquisition for Infrastructure Developments in Kenya” a Case Study of Kisii-awendo Power Transmission Line
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Ownership of land provides the owner with control over people who might need access to that property for their livelihood. Secure land rights enable land owners to enjoy the economic benefits that flow from land without ... -
An Examination of Children’s Right to Education During Forceful Evictions: a Case Study of Embobut Ward in Elgeiyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of forceful evictions on the right to education of the Sengwer child in the Embobut forest. Specifically, the study sought to identify specific rights to education that ... -
Examination of effects of rezoning on the transport demand in Nairobi hill area
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 2004-07)The Hill Area which is adjacent the CBD was a low-density residential area. Since the late 1960's when the Ministry of Works building was constructed within the Community Building area, was the only office development ... -
An Examination Of Employee Counselling Programmes In The National Police Service In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Employee counselling presents opportunities for employees to resolve their problems and embrace successful options of dealing with challenging circumstances. In many studies, employees who receive counselling report higher ... -
An examination of epidemiological designs to mother- to-child- transmission of HIV/AIDs studies
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EXAMINATION OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)Recent elections in various countries to the count of Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Nigeria, Guatemala and Thailand have been marred by politically motivated violence and grave human rights abuses. Electoral violence ... -
EXAMINATION OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)Recent elections in various countries to the count of Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Nigeria, Guatemala and Thailand have been marred by politically motivated violence and grave human rights abuses. Electoral violence ... -
An Examination of Factors Influencing the Emergence of Terrorism in the Horn of Africa (2001-2015)
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An Examination Of Gender Gaps In Systems Of Land Ownership In Relation To Food Security In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Land has long been shrouded in conflicts and misunderstanding in Kenya, this has led to differed opinions on the subject. The purpose of this research project is to examine the gender gaps in systems of land ownership in ... -
An Examination of Human Rights Awareness and Knowledge Among Barmaids in Mathare Sub County in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the level of human rights awareness among barmaids in Mathare Sub-County, Nairobi County. The study was guided by four objectives which focused on; level of awareness of the human ... -
An Examination of Human Rights Awareness and Knowledge Among Barmaids in Mathare Sub County in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the level of human rights awareness among barmaids in Mathare Sub-County, Nairobi County. The study was guided by four objectives which focused on; level of awareness of the human ... -
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 ...