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woman participation in miraa (khat) Business and Academic performance of primary school children in Runyenjes Divisions, Embu, Kenya.
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The ‘woman Question’ in Contemporary Literature: a Study of Selected Novels by Ugandan Female Writers
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The thesis presents a critical study of the situation of the woman in contemporary Ugandan novels by women writers in the country. The study examines Ugandan women writers‘ attempt to construct their identity within ... -
The woman's role in Alex la Guma's fiction
(Depatment of Linguistics, University of Nairobi, 1996)This study investigates the role of the woman character in Alex La Guma's fiction. Available criticism indicates that this role has received scant attention from literary critics, though it is part of his aesthetic and ... -
Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007-05)Women in most rural communities in Africa dominate farm activities in terms of labour supply and management. Overall, Africa's performance in terms of agricultural production and productivity remain inadequate and the ... -
Women Adjustment to Changes That Occur During Menopause
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Women Alcoholism and its effectss on household welfare in Korogocho slums
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Historically, it is said that alcoholism has been seen as a male disorder. Its treatment methods have been mostly tailored to men. Previous research has shown that substance abuse affects men and women differently. Of ... -
Women and Children' S Labour in Rural Economy: a Case Study of Western Province Kenya, 1902-1985
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-06-28)This thesis examines women's and children's labour in Kenya's Western Province, arural economy, inthe colonial and post-colonial periods. It begins with an examination of African patriarchal forms of the division of ... -
Women and children's coping strategies at Kakuma Refugee Camp, 1992-2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The conflicts in Africa have been a major problem causing displacement of millions of people looking for relatively safer destinations. Most of them end up in refugee camps for years. These refugee situations, especially ... -
Women and children's coping strategies at Kakuma refugee camp, 1992-2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The conflicts in Africa have been a major problem causing displacement of millions of people looking for relatively safer destinations. Most of them end up in refugee camps for years. These refugee situations, especially ... -
Women and Comprehensive Peace Agreement: the Case of Southern Sudan, 2005-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study investigated the contribution of Southern Sudan women in peace making, peace building and conflict negotiations in the Comprehensive Peace agreement that was signed in 2005 in Kenya by showing the realities ... -
Women and Conflict in Mt. Elgon: Assessing Rape as a Weapon in Armed Conflict, 1991 – 2008
(University of NairobiDepartment Of History And Archeology, University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)The objectives of the project are to determine the use of rape as a weapon in the Mt. Elgon conflict, its effectiveness as a weapon and its impact on society. The study used the strategic rape theory which propagates ... -
Women and Deradicalization Efforts in Kenya: the Case of Isiolo County, 2011-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigated both the radicalisation of the youth as well as the role of women in deradicalization in Isiolo county, located in Kenya, covering the period between 2011 and 2018. On the one hand, radicalization ... -
women and environmental conservation in Yata Division, Machakos district: a study of socio-economic status of women as a factor in participation
(Department of sociology, 1996)The study highlights the relationship between women's socio-economic status and their participation in environmental conservation in Yatta division in the arid and semi-arid part of Kenya. The major objective ... -
Women and gender roles in the fisheries sector for sustainable livelihoods in Busia district: a case study of Funyula division.
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2007-10)This work examines the women and gender roles in the fisheries sector amongst the fishing community of Busia district. The study analyzed fishing as a human activity, which enables the fishing community of Busia district ... -
Women and health: a case study of perceptions of health and illness among Thiba women in Kirinyaga district, Kenya
(Faculty of Arts, 1995)The research on which this thesis was based meant to avail data on perceptions of health and illness among women of Thiba Location in Kirinyaga District, Kenya. These perceptions were assessed in light of socio-cultural ... -
Women and patriarchy: A case study of Firdaus in the works of Nawal el Saadawi. woman at point zero
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study sets out to examine women and patriarchy: a case study of Firdaus as reflected in Nawal El Saadawi's novel Woman at Point Zero. The study is guided by three literary theories; the sociological literary approach, ... -
Women and peace building in Kenya's urban slums: a case study of Mathare slums in Nairobi 2007-2012
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study was set to establish the participation of women in peacebuilding activities in Mathare slums, one of Kenya's urban slums, from 2007-2008. The study objective was to investigate if women were involved in peacebuilding ... -
Women and peace-building in pastoral conflicts: a case study of Pokot women in Sigor region of West Pokot county, 1984-2000.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of History And Archeology, University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)This study focused on the role of the Pokot women of Sigor region in peace building. The study began by examining the history of the Pokot people in relationship with the conflict that was experienced in the Sigor region ... -
Women and socio-economic transformation in Kenya, 1850 - 1963:A case study of the Abagusii
(1998)This M.A. Thesis is a study based on Gusii women and socio-economic transformation between 1850 and 1963. It analyses the integration of pre-colonial Gusii women's socioeconomic roles with the colonial socio-economy. The ... -
Women and sustainable slum upgrading: a Case study of Kibera-soweto slums
(University of NairobiInstitute of anthropology, gender and African studies, 2004)The primary goal of this study was to investigate women and sustainable slum upgrading, with special reference to women living in Kibera-Soweto village. It is ironic to note that the most elemental need shared by all ...