Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Natural resource based conflicts in postcolonial Africa: the case of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 1996-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study examined the root causes and what actually have been fuelling conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo, in the period between 1996 and 2011. The overall objectives of the study was to examine the Africa conflicts ... -
Institutional and headteacher factors influencing integration of Information and Communication Technology in secondary school management in Kamukunji and Starehe districts, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study sought to establish the institutional and headteacher factors influencing integration of information and communication technology in secondary school management in Kamukunji and Starehe Districts, Kenya. It set ... -
Factors affecting the implementation of guidance and counselling in public primary schools; a case study of Makadara Division; Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study was built on the premise that guidance and counseling is complementary to learning and improves academic performance, access, participation, retention and the completion rates of the pupils. It sought to identify ... -
Impact of inquiry method on pre-school children's achievement in Science activities in Iveti Division, Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of inquiry method on pre-schools children's achievement in science activities in Iveti Division, Machakos County. A quasi experimental research design was used to ... -
An evaluation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use by teachers in secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)In this study the researcher sought to establish the extent to which teachers in Kiambu County use Information and Communication Technology in the teaching-learning process. This urge was driven by the fact that the use ... -
The role of media in curbing corruption in Kenya: the case of the Nation and the Standard media groups
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study focuses on corruption in Kenya and the roles that the media play in curbing the problem. According to the Transparency International corruption Index 20 II, Kenya lies towards the bottom as one of the most corrupt ... -
Structural conflict in Kenya: a critique of the post conflict recovery framework
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Since independence, Kenya has experienced numerous ethnic, resources, political and even electoral based conflicts. The past political regimes attempted to calm the situation every time conflict arose, but only temporary ... -
The role of international non-governmental organisations in the promotion of the rule of law in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study examines the contributions made by International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in the promotion of the rule of law in Kenya and it focuses on four organizations namely, Amnesty International, International ... -
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM) ON GOVERNANCE IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The main purpose of this study was to carry out a critical analysis of the ',frican Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on Governance in Kenya. A Combination of desk research and interviews with relevant informed key people in ... -
Adoption of Hydraform - Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (Issbs) Building Technology and Its Impacts on Environment in Nakuru County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The world growing population poses major challenges to the efforts championed by various Governments' in facilitating access to affordable and adequate housing for their citizens and this is true in Kenya. For this reason, ... -
Headteachers' characteristics and their influence on their instructional supervision in public primary schools in Igonji Division Imenti South District, Meru Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The education system in Kenya is examination oriented. The quality of education is seen in terms of the number of students passing national examinations (Eshiwani, 1993). The organizational management of schools greatly ... -
Influence of teachers' motivation on students' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Kwale County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of teachers' motivation on students' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in public secondary schools in Kwale County. To achieve this, four ... -
School based factors influencing headteachers' adoption of Information and Communication Technology in administration of Secondary schools in Makadara District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this study is to assess the school-based factors influencing adoption of ICT in administration of public secondary schools in Makadara district, Kenya, specifically to establish the availability of ICT ... -
Influence of drugs and substance abuse on discipline among students in technical training institutes in Nairobi County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of drug and substance abuse on discipline among students in Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi county. Four research questions and objectives were formulated ... -
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 ... -
Effects of language of instruction on performance of refugee children in public primary schools in Starehe District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of language of instruction on performance of refugee children in primary education in public primary schools in Starehe District. Specifically, the objectives of the ... -
Influence of classroom management on pre-school children's performance in language activities in Kuresoi district Nakuru county
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study, using descriptive survey research design, assessed the influence of class management on the performance of pre-schoolers in language learning. Specifically the study sought to explain the aspects of class ... -
The impact of regional integration on conflict resolution and peace building in Africa; a case study of the East Africa Community (2000-2010)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The main aim of the study is to investigate the impact of regional integration on conflict resolution and peace building in Africa; where a case study of the East Africa Community was taken as from 2000-2010. Against the ... -
The effects of television viewing on children's language development; the case for Wangige Division, Kabete District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose ofthis study was to explore the effects of TV viewing on language development of preschool children in Wangige division Kabete District. The objectives of the study were: To determine whether language development ...
