Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of the Adoption and Level of Implementation of Cleaner Production by Star-rated Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013-02)The purpose of this study was to assess the adoption and level of implementation of Cleaner Production (CP) by star-rated hotels in Nairobi County. The specific objectives of the study were to: 1) assess which CP measures ... -
Mainstreaming Environmental Management in Corporate Organizations: a Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank (Kcb)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)In recent years, the emerging trend for corporates is to be involved in environmental matters. That is both the physical as well as the social aspect. This is viewed as part of best practice. Institutions are also being ... -
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Urban Mobility (Non-motorized Transport): a Case Study of ‘nyamakima Area’, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013-07)The urban transport systems in Africa’s cities and urban centres suffer from poor allocation of financial resources, lack of regulatory frameworks, institutional weaknesses, inefficient public transport systems, poor ... -
The Regulatory Regime Governing the Casino Industry in Kenya: a Need for Reforms
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2013)In the last two decades, the global Casino gaming has expanded in a manner never envisaged. The demand to supply games of chance has proved insatiable in all gaming jurisdictions. The expansion has led into globalization ... -
Determination of the Extent to Which Marketing Concept Has Been Applied by Certification Bodies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study was conducted to investigate the extent to which the marketing concept has been applied by certification bodies in Kenya. The researcher was motivated to carry this research owing to competition within the ... -
Factors Influencing Allocation of Bursaries to Students in Public Secondary Schools in Central Division of Machakos District in Machakos County
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)Education is a profitable private investment yet many students cannot afford to finance it out of their own family resources. Allocation of Bursaries to the poor and vulnerable enables such groups to access and complete ... -
Impact Assessment of Service Delivery by Non-governmental Organizations in the Kenyan Arid Lands. A Case Study of Garissa County
(University of NairobiSchool of Continuing and Distance Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to explore and adopt best approaches in implementing both emergency and development programs in the Arid Lands of Kenya by Non-Governmental Organizations; with due consideration to the several ... -
Influence of Non-governmental Organizations Role on Vulnerable Children’s Access to Basic Education in Nyahururu District, Laikipia County-kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)Lack of full capacity and budgetary constraints in general have opened up the education sector for NGO involvement. While there have been many studies on the role and impact of NGOs both in Kenya and in post-conflict ... -
An Evaluation of the Policy Framework for Community Based Natural Resource Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was designed to assess international best practices in Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) and how these can inform policy and legal framework for Kenya. It is premised that the CBNRM framework ... -
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Wastage of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Igembe South District Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)Poverty eradication fund plays a decisive role in appreciably improving the livelihoods of different households’ and communities’ general socio-economic and political development at which such funds are being administered ... -
Social Preferences and Trade-offs in Wetland Management Options in Nyando River Basin
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Philosophy, 2013)The Nyando River basin provides important ecosystem goods and services on which the basin’s community rely for livelihood. However, the basin has faced some of the most severe forms of unsustainable use, which has reduced ... -
Cost Effectiveness and Survival Analysis of Hiv and Aids Treatment in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2013)HIV and AIDS is a major cause of premature death and imposes a large disease burden in Kenya. An estimated 1.5 million people are infected with human immune-deficiency virus (HIV), while 1.5 million have died since the HIV ... -
Influence of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Kangema District, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principal leadership styles on student performance in Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Kangema District, Kenya. This study was guided by ... -
The Challenges of Infrastructure Planning in Urban Slums. Case Study of Kosovo, Mathare 4b, and Gitathuru Slums in Mathare Valley
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)The growth and expansion of slums is alarming and needs more attention. The inability of city authorities to plan effectively as well as enforce urban planning and land laws have given rise to haphazard development of ... -
Planning Implications of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Tena Residential Estate, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2013)Guiding urban development should be a priority because uncontrolled developments constrain the provision of basic services hence deteriorating the living standards. According to Baross (1990), planned urban development ... -
Challenges in Planning for Electricity Infrastructure in Informal Settlements: Case of Kosovo Village, Mathare Valley –nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)Development efforts in Kenya and other third world countries has for quite some time overlooked the slums areas. This has been majorly attributed to the illegality of the settlements and insecure land tenure systems. This ... -
Financial Development and Economic Growth in Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2013)This study investigates empirically the causal relationship between financial development and economic growth in Tanzania. This study has three main objectives which include; to determine the relationship between financial ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Financial Institutions in the Mortgage Industry to the Requirements Set Out in the Housing and Urbanization Section of Kenya’s Vision 2030
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-08)The Government of Kenya (2007) launched the country’s vision “Kenya Vision 2030 –A Globally Competitive and Prosperous Kenya.” Kenya’s vision 2030 is the long-term development blueprint for the country motivated by a ... -
Influence of Empowerment Programmes on Youth Retention in the Church; (the Case of Churches in Tigania East District, Meru County)
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013)For a long time the Church has been existing as an agent of change and bringing solutions of life to the society. Young people are said to be the future of any society. Empowering them is to empower tomorrows’ leaders. ... -
Assessment of Farmers’ Perceptions of Health Risks of Untreated Wastewater Used for Crop Production in Maili Saba, Nairobi - a Gendered Perspective
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The use of untreated wastewater for crop production poses serious health risks to the farmers. The greatest risk is from helminth infections and as a result of repeated exposure, the farmers are likely to build up high ...
