Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of post harvest grain management operations and their effects on food security of smallholder households in Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was aimed at assessing effects of post-harvest grain management practices on food security in Muhoroni division of Nyando sub county. The objectives of the study were ; to examine the socio economic and ... -
Factors leading to premature deaths of male youths in predominantly Roman catholic church Karuri village, Kiambu County: Christian liberation approach
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is a challenge that the male youths are confronted with that is threatening many of them to useless and hopeless living, subjecting a considerable number of them to unfortunate premature deaths. As it currently ... -
Conflicts between pastoral communities in East Africa. Case study of the Pokot and Turkana
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examines the conflicts between pastoral communities in East Africa. It examines the causes and factors that have led to these conflicts. The conflicts between Turkana and Pokot of Turkana county and West Pokot ... -
Factors affecting housing maintenance management cost in Kakamega municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Maintenance costs cover the overall cost or budget, which is allocated to keep the building to its best performance, or to retain the building in good condition. It has been noted that the main objective of maintenance ... -
The determinants of Kenya’s National Security policy since independence
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya has faced and continues to face numerous security challenges that appear to be on the increase. This study examines the determinants of Kenya’s national security policy since independence. The scope covers a historical ... -
Factors influencing cargo transportation by road: A case of Maersk Sealand, transportation company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Road cargo transportation is today a key economic sector in providing essential services for exporters and importers engaged in international and regional trade within the country of Kenya. Road transportation has however, ... -
Contribution of Ameru elders in educating the central Imenti youth, ,Meru county, in light of Jesus the liberating teacher
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this Study is to investigate the contribution of the Ameru Elders in educating today‘s youth in the light of Jesus as the Liberating Teacher. The conviction is that properly investigated and adequately ... -
Teachers' perception of counseling as an alternative pupil disciplinary approach in public primary schools in Westlands district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)The approach to discipline in Kenya's primary schools has recently changed from punishment of pupils to education and counselling programmes. These changes have consequently begun la change the teachers' role from a purely ... -
An Assessment Of Community Based Drought Cycle Management As A Strategy For Disaster Risk Reduction: The Case Of Community Drought Cycle Management In Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Drought is a slow-onset, creeping natural hazard that is a normal part of climate for virtually all regions of the world. Importantly, drought results in serious economic, social, and environmental impacts (Wilhite, ... -
An Exploration Into Barriers To Use Of Waste Glass In Interior Spaces In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Interior Design has been hitherto associated with attractive expensive décor materials, finishes and products. But the scope of design reaches far beyond this association. Interior Designers are trained to solve interior ... -
Challenges Associated With Crime Measurement By Police Officers: A Case Study Of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Ascertaining the true level of criminality has always been a major challenge in Kenya; besides, studies on the same are scanty. This study therefore sought to establish challenges associated with crime measurement by ... -
Influence of Access to Public Utilities on the Socio-economic Status of Rural Communities: A Case of Tharaka South District, Tharaka-nithi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which access to Public Service facilities has influenced the socio-economic status of rural residents of Tharaka South District in Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Factors influencing empowerment of local level partners by International health sector non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Majority of international NGOs have internal mechanisms for needs assessment and the determination of financial and in-kind resources to be allocated to local NGOs. Direct involvement in the empowerment of locally ... -
Incorporating sustainability into the interior design
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study addressed the current status of sustainability within interior design education and presented a model that could effectively incorporate it into the curriculum. To further that goal, this study explored the ... -
Security Or Development? The East African Community (EAC) Regional Integration Dilemma
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Community. To this extent the study employs a constructivist approach to respond to three questions: Why despite the obvious threats in the region and the provisions made in the articles 5,123,124 and 125 of the EAC treaty, ... -
Determinants Of Money Demand In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Understanding the demand for money in an economy is an important prerequisite for formulating and conducting monetary policy. The demand for money is mainly influenced by the levels of prices, interest rates, real national ... -
The Interaction Between Land Use Transformation And Crime Incidence In Dandora, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The link between the social and physical environment and violent crime occurrence and response is a complex one, which is not well explored. This study examines the interaction between land use transformation and violent ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Prince2 Framework In Development Of Mortgage Finance Products: A Case Of Housing Finance, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Projects IN Controlled Environment (PRINCE2) is a project management framework that has been used for more than 20 years. It was introduced at Housing Finance (HF) because of the need to have a framework that would guide ... -
Shared Water Resources In The SADC: A Case Study Of The Zambezi River
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)On mainland SADC region, water resources of international river basins is the most shared natural resource among member states. Almost always, the water resources occur with varying abundance or scarcity at different times ... -
Coping Strategies Among Urban Refugee Women In Nairobi: A Case Study Of Eastleigh And Kayole
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-01)The focus of the study was to understand coping strategies among urban refugee women in Nairobi: a case study of Eastleigh and Kayole. The study had four specific objectives which were: to examine the security risks faced ...
