Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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Influence of constituency women enterprise scheme on economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Kisumu Rural, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) was a strategic move by the Government of Kenya towards addressing poverty alleviation through socio-economic empowerment of women. WEF provides funding to Kenyan women who are aged at least ... -
Effects of devolved funds on enrolment of students in secondary schools: a case of secondary schools in Matungu District, Kakamega County-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The introduction of devolution in the management of funds in Kenya has often left both very positive and negative sentiments in equal measure. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of devolved funds on the ... -
Influence of socio-economic factors on the relocation of Dandora dumping site in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Environmental sustainability is hugely dependent on proper waste management. Over the past eight years, government of Kenya has had plans to relocate the Dandora dumping site to the relatively less populated areas of Ruai. ... -
Factors influencing effective utilization of microcredit in youth entrepreneurship: a case of Timau Division, Buuri District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This research project is an endeavor to alleviate youth unemployment problem through enterprise creation and efficient use of microcredit. To engage in entrepreneurship, availability of capital or credit is essential. Since ... -
Factors influencing customer switching decision among mobile service providers; a case of South C residents, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study aimed at investigating and analyzing factors that influence customer switching decisions in the telecommunication industry. The study was prompted by the realization that, after the launch of mobile number porting ... -
Factors influencing household' food security in ten Southern Districts of Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of farmers' education on food security in Kitui District Eastern Province, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the influence of education levels ... -
Factors influencing livestock marketing in Central Division. A case study of Isiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)In Kenya, it is estimated that over 70% of the land is Arid and Semi Arid (ASAL). This large chunk of land is occupied by the pastoralists who carry out Livestock keeping as a source of their Livelihood. The ASALs host ... -
Factors influencing completion of agricultural engineering courses by female students in tertiary level colleges, Western Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Training in industrial courses in Kenya has produced graduates in those industrial fields despite varieties of challenges facing the entire education process that portends fundamental problems to the technological development ... -
Factors influencing teachers take up of life assurance policy in Kenya: a case of secondary school teachers in Machakos Municipality
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Life Assurance is something that not everybody is comfortable talking about, or even thinking about especially among communities in developing countries. When we are young and healthy, we feel immortal. The unexpected death ... -
Factors influencing student participation in public secondary schools in Gucha South District, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The project sought to establish the factors influencing student participation in Public secondary schools in Gucha South district. It also had three objectives namely: To establish the home factors that influence participation ... -
Factors influencing adolescents' participation in Tuberculosis vaccine trials: a case of Karemo Division in Siaya District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The success of a TB vaccine trial in adolescents would be reliant in adolescents' willingness to participate. It is thus considered to be important to investigate Tuberculosis vaccine trials knowledge and awareness among ... -
Factors influencing access to microfinance by youth entrepreneurs in Kenya: a case of Kitui township
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Youth unemployment in Kenya is a serious issue and a key concern of the current Kenya government. Access to finance is a critical factor in developing self-employment opportunities for the youth. Microfinance institutions ... -
Influence of agricultural input subsidies program on food security in Rongo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Food insecurity and extreme rural poverty are major socio-economic problems facing many households in Kenya today. A study was undertaken in Rongo district in South Nyanza region of Kenya to investigate the extent to which ... -
Contribution of savings and credit societies in alleviating poverty among women groups in Kinango District, Kwale County, Coast Province
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of the study was to find out the contribution of savings and credit societies in alleviating poverty among women groups in Kinango District. The objectives of the study were to find out how savings and credit ... -
Factors influencing career choices by girls in public secondary schools, a case of Migori County; Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing career choice of girls in public secondary schools in Migori County. The statement of the problem was to unearth the girls into making informed choices on ... -
The role of the church in addressing food security: a case study of Victory Life Church in Kinyaata Division, Yatta district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)There are over 5 million people in Kenya who are extremely food insecure and only 47% of the country's population is food secure and the Government is solely unable to address the situation fully. The problem of food ... -
Factors influencing performance of informal labourers in the construction industry in Karatina Municipality, Central Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Construction is a' wide industry and is composed of large segments such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Building Construction. The activities of the Industry playa vital role in the process of economic ... -
Factors influencing diffusion of Information Communication Technology in public secondary schools in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study, diffusion of information communication technology sought to examine the diffusion of ICT in public secondary schools in Bonchari constituency in Kisii County. Studies carried out have majory focused the Urban ... -
The role of international non governmental organizations in empowering local NGOs in conflict management and peace building: the case of Care International in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Many multilateral agencies and bilateral donors have affirmed the importance of non-state actors in conflict resolution and peace building processes. They have adjusted their policy frameworks and increased their operational ... -
Factors influencing level of public awareness of global warming a case of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Global warming is a serious environmental risk confronting the 2151 century. However, very little is known about public perception on the seriousness of global warming in the local scene. The identification of anthropogenic ...
