Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Social contact patterns among school-going children in a rural location in Kenya
(2014)Contact patterns drive the dynamics of transmission of respiratory viruses. Schools, as places of very high contacts are presumably important for transmission. Contact data support modelling the spread of respiratory ... -
Factors influencing community ownership of water projects in Kenya. A case of Kinna Division Isiolo County
(2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing community ownership of water projects in Kenya with a focus in Kinna division, Isiolo County. The Government of Kenya and Non Governmental Organizations ... -
Factors influencing girl child dropout rate in mixed secondary Schools in Kenya: A case of Bumula sub County
(2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the drop-out of girls in mixed secondary schools in Bumula Sub County. The number of girls who sit for Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), ... -
Effect of organizational employee retention strategies on project completion the case of civicon limited –Mombasa County, Kenya
(2014)Retention of employees is an important function of the Human Resource Department. Employee retention is the foremost problem which all organizations are now facing in the global competitive environment as employee retention ... -
Influence Of Television Viewing On Children’s Social Development Among Preschoolers In Thogoto Zone, Kikuyu District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was intended to explore the influence of television viewing on preschool children‟s social development in Thogoto Zone, Kikuyu District, Kiambu County, Kenya. The research formulated study questions about the ... -
Factors Influencing The Empowerment Of Female Immigrant Workers In The Informal Sector Of Eastleigh Area, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors that influence the empowerment of female immigrant workers in the informal sector in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The area is bustling with businesses conducted mainly by ... -
Determinants Of Sustainability Of Community Water Projects In Kieni East District, Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Access to safe and sufficient water is essential for the sustenance of human well being and is a basic human need. Meeting basic human needs is an equity requirement. Statistics reveal that about 17 millions Kenyans, 43% ... -
Women Working in the Media Industry in Kenya:how Are They Faring
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)The media are at the forefront of admonishing societal ills, including discrimination against women. However, turning the spotlight on their operations and environment, do the media live up to the ideals they preach on the ... -
Exploring Male Attitudes On Involvement In Antenatal Care: The Case Of Prevention Of Mother-to-child Transmission Of Hiv In Athi River Sub-location Of Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study explored male attitudes on involvement in antenatal care (ANC) with specific reference to the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Athi River sublocation of Mavoko Constituency, Machakos ... -
Kenyan Radio and Youth Socialization on Sexuality: the Case of Urban Youth in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)The purpose of this study was to highlight how radio is socializing urban Kenyan youth on sexuality. The study sought to answer the following questions: Whether radio is a dominant medium for the socialization of youth on ... -
Determinants of Application of Best Practices in Hiv/aids Projects in Kilifi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)This study looked at the determinants of application of best practices among HIV/AIDS projects in Kilifi County. Kenya declared AIDS a disaster in 1999.Just like other counties in Kenya in Kilifi County there are many new ... -
Implementation of the Constitutional Right of Access to Environmental Information in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study presents findings regarding the implementation of the Constitutional right of access to environmental information in Kenya. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the right of every Kenyan citizen to access ... -
The Nature, Size And Reforms In Public Domestic Debt And Their Effects On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-05)Public Domestic Debt has remained one of the sources of government finances for most economies. This phenomenon has greatly impacted on developing countries, where most of them find themselves locked in a public debt burden, ... -
Liberalization of Air Transport in Africa: Case of Kenya’s Air Transport
(University of Nairobi, 2012-10)The air transport industry plays a major role in world economic activities and remains one of the fastest growing sectors of the world economy. Liberalization of air transport has therefore become a worldwide challenge ... -
Health Care Switching Behaviour of Malaria Patients in a Kenyan Rural Community
(University of Nairobi, 2002-02)Patients ordinarily use multiple sources of health care. This study reveals the transitions patients in a rural region of Gusii, Kenya are likely to make beyond the homestead in their search for alternatives to combat ... -
Strategic Responses By Harambee Sacco To The Changing Operating Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This study was designed to determine environmental changes that face Harambee SACCO and to identify the responses adopted by the society to deal with the changes in the operating environment. The study was carried out ... -
Modelling of Hydrological Drought Events in the Upper Tana Basin of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Drought is a recurring hazard which affects many parts of Kenya . In most countries in Sub - Saharan Africa, agriculture which is predominantly rain - fed is the main stay of the economies is highly prone to the impacts ... -
Analysis of the role of civil society in peace building of post conflict South Sudan after signing of comprehensive peace agreement:2005-2012
(2013)This study is an assessment of the role of civil society groups in peace building in South Sudan after the signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). It seeks to analyze how local, national and international dynamics ... -
Instructional Challenges Facing Learners With Disability in Kenya: a Case Study of Kibwezi District, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2011-08)This study is on the instructional challenges facing learners with disability in Kibwezi District, Makueni County. It contends that to ensure that learners with disability are not denied access to education because of ... -
Investigating the Challenges of Implementing Guidance and Counseling Interventions in Mount Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)The need for guidance and counseling as a practice has been documented worldwide. Diverse range of learning needs of young people requires an equally diverse range of G&C training provisions (UNESCO-20IO). While many ...
