Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Students' Attitudes Towards Guidance and Counseling in Public Secondary Schools
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)Guidance and counseling has emerged as an essential component in the educational system. Due to economic and social changes which have resulted in the weakening of the structures of the traditional societies, boys and girls ... -
The role of kenyan print media in conflict situation: A case study of how the Nation Newspapers covered the inter-ethnic clashes in Rift Valley province during the period January, 1 to June 30, 1992 general elections year
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Until the process to restore democracy to Africa under multi-party gained momentum Africa leaders claimed infallibility, weakened parliament and suppressed their subjects. Even the slightest criticism was viewed as subversive. ... -
The challenge of economic aspects of globalization for the african state:A case study of Uganda
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The term globalization defies definition. Whereas some see it as a social process, others see it as purely an economic process. It might be more useful to regard it as encompassing economic, political and ... -
RELIGION AND ECOLOGY AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE PLAYED BY A ROCHA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN CONSERVATION OF ARABUKO SOKOKE FOREST AND MIDA CREEK MANGROVE FOREST IN MALINDI AND KILIFI DISTRICTS.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)Environmental degradation is one of the global challenges that are heavily attributed to the rapid advance in science and technology. Kenya as a developing country faces a number of environmental challenges. This includes ... -
TECHNOCRACY AND POLITICAL OBLIGATION
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Metaphysical foundations of morality
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)As the world makes progress in the consideration of humanity, with so many organizations to promote this nobility, there are also many setbacks in the spectrum of individual and/or collective action. Not necessarily that ... -
Internally displaced persons of Gulu: Potential for self-sustainability
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)This study assessed the potential for self-sustainability among the internally displaced people in Gulu district, Northern Uganda. The objectives of the study included: examining the nature of networking that exists among ... -
Logic and law: the extent of compatibility within philosophical justice
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1999)An invariant emphasis on the possible prospects (objectivity, efficiency and predictability) of the employment of the logical method in the evaluation of social phenomena implies a state whereby 'logical idealism runs away ... -
Factors contributing to drug abuse in public secondary schools of Miriga Mieru west division, lmenti north (Meru central) district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The general objective of the study was to investigate factors contributing to drug and substance abuse in public secondary schools in Imenti North District. The specific objectives were to identify the type of drugs abused ... -
Factors influencing male delinquents to commit capital offences: a case study of inmates in Kamiti Prison.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The problem of insecurity is on the rise in the country. Unfortunately, some of the capital offenses are committed by juveniles. The Government is struggling to deal with the problem by equipping the police with modern ... -
Factors influencing performance of non formal education learners in tailoring dressmaking course in Kisumu district.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The inspiration to' conduct this study was derived from a Ph.D. thesis of Dr. Gathenya based in the Ministry of Education, Science and technology (MOEST) headquarters who conducted a research ?·on the street children of ... -
The determinants of cognitive achievements in primary schools in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)This study analyses the relationship between educational inputs and cognitive achievements in reading English and Mathematics for primary schools in Kenya with a view to identify inputs, which are most effective in raising ... -
Alcohol abuse among the household heads and its effects on the family: a study of Kalawani location, Mbooni district.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The study looked at the effects of alcohol abuse by the house head on the family institution. Alcohol- abuse is irresponsible drinking where one drinks at the expense of his health or discharging his duties. The aim of the ... -
The role of women-initiated anti-alcoholism:case study of Kawangware.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)Information Education Communication (lEC) campaigns have been widely undertaken in the area of public health through the mass Media including the radio, the dailies, television, leaflets and brochures, magazines posters ... -
The implementation of refugee rights in international law: case study of Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study has investigated the implementation of refugee rights from both an international, regional and national perspective. The international perspective has examined the work of the League of Nations and the United ... -
A philosophical analysis of the relationship between marxist humanism and feminism
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)Abstract Feminist movement has been viewed as the instrument used to challenge the traditional position of men in society with the hope of realising gender equality. This is in response to what has been portrayed as ... -
Home environment and adolescent maladjustment: The implications for the school counsellor
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1980)An investigation was carried out among Kenyan Secondary School pupils in Nairobi Province with the aim of examining the relationship between home environment and adolescent maladjustment in school. Maladjustment was ... -
The production of property - related crimes in Kenya: An econometric investigation
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1989)This paper studies factors that determine the production of property-related crimes in Kenya with view to prescribing policies that may lead to reduction in the crime rate. Policy makers have been prescribing various ... -
An analysis of verbal instructional behavior of trained and untrained primary science teachers
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1982)This study derives its significance from the desire to have objective knowledge (as opposed to individuaI opinions) about competence of the Large numbers of untrained teachers (UTs) in Kenyan Primary Schools. The objective ... -
The effects of test anxiety on test performance of some primary seven Kenyan school children
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1983)The main aim of this study was to investigate by means of an exploratory survey, the effects of test anxiety on test performance for some primary seven school children in Kisumu Municipality. More precisely, the performance ...
