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The paradox of multilateralism and regionalism: an assessment of the adequacy of the WTO framework using COMESA as a case study
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A Parallel Corpus Based Translation Using Sentence Similarity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)When large quantities of technical texts are being translated manually, it is very difficult to produce consistent translations of recurrent stretches of text, such as paragraphs, sentences and phrases, making it not ... -
Parameters for a Successful Technology Park: a Comparative Analysis of Konza Ict City and International Best Practices
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The proposed Konza Technology City project by the Kenyan government and vision 2030 has had its fare share of criticism. A major concern has been its controversial cost of 1.2 trillion shillings and whether Kenya is mature ... -
Parametric and semi-parametric models for the analysis of proportions in presence of over/under dispersion
(Department of Mathematic and Statistics, 1994)Data in the form of proportions arise in toxicology (Weil, 1970; Williams, 1975) and other similar fields (Crowder, 1978; Otake and Prentice, 1984). These proportions often exhibit variation greater than predicted by a ... -
Parametric variation in the acquisition of English as an additional language
(Department of Arts, 2000)One of the fundamental goals of a theory of grammar is to define precisely how a child acquires competence of the languages to which she is exposed. This study examines the syntactic development of twenty children acquiring ... -
Parasite specifity of cytotoxic T cells from cattle immunized with buffalo and cattle-derived theileria parva parasites
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Parasitological and immunopathological responses in mice with concomitant schistosoma mansoni and plasmodium berghei infections
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)Usually, areas endemic for schistosomiasis have malarial infections and vice versa. In Kenya, areas like Mwea, Lake Victoria region, along the coast and Ukambani, are known for this. On the other hand, not much information ... -
Paratransit fares and commuters' modal choice: a study of . industrial workers in Sameer Park EPZ, Nairobi.
(University of NairobiInstitute for Development Studies, 2010-11)Paratransit operations playa key role in serving the mobility needs of both the low income and the middle income populace in developing countries. The extent to which this means of public transport is affordable is key ... -
Parboiling And Soaking Of Cassava To Reduce Cyanide Contents Of Crisps
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) crisps have become an increasingly popular snack in urban Kenya. Processing is however mainly confined informal on the streets, although recently a few small-medium enterprises have been ... -
Parent Related Factors Influencing Learners’ Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Igembe North Sub-county, Meru, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Academic performance in schools has remained low in Kenya national examinations for many years. Public secondary schools in Igembe North sub-county have in past years recorded decline in the national exams and this has ... -
Parent-adolescent conflict: The case of public secondary school students in Nairobi.
(Department of sociology and social work, 2002)Parent-Adolescent conflict has not been given due attention as a familial and societal problem. There is paucity of research particularly in the context of Kenyan families regarding the types of issues creating most ... -
Parent-subsidiary Relationship and How It Affects Performance in Telkom Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Multinational corporations (MNCs) have played a major role in international trade for several centuries. A number of multinational corporations from developing economies are becoming key players in the global economy. ... -
Parental guidance in children television programming in Kenya
(Department of Arts- Communication, 2007)The main aim of this study was to establish the role of parental guidance in children TV programming in order to inform and shape television programming policy and provision of programmes that cater for the needs of children ... -
Parental absence and its impact on attention seeking behaviours among school going 13-18 year-old in middle class urban environment the case of Westlands district, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The process of child-rearing has been changing over time. Present-day dynamics have necessitated parental absence due to the strain they place on parents thus reducing the quantity and quality of time parents spend with ... -
Parental characteristics influencing individual educational attainment in Nairobi
(Department of sociology, University of Nairobi., 2004)In recent times education has been given a priority role in its ability to offer or with hold the chance of one rising in the socio-economic hierarchy. This can be seen by the efforts the Government of Kenya makes in ... -
Parental characteristics influencing students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Isinya district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the parental characteristics influencing students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Isinya District, Kenya. The study was further guided by the following ... -
Parental Characteristics Influencing the Enrolment of Pre-school Children in Mwing Zone, Mwingi-subcounty, Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental characteristics on enrolment of pre-school children in Mwingi Zone. The objectives of the study were; to determine the influence of parents‘ income ... -
Parental Factors Influencing Career Choice Among High School Students in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent by which parental factors influence career choiceamong form four students in Nairobi County. The study also sought to establish the relationship and significance ... -
Parental factors influencing delinquency among secondary school girls in Boarding schools: the case of schools in Ngong division, Kajiado North District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Delinquent behavior is not a new phenomenon in the contemporary education system among girls. The term delinquency in learning institution is used to refer to indiscipline. This study indicates that it is manifested in the ...