Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Communities' Dependence on Food Aid: a Case of Bamba, Ganze District, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2011)Although aid is meant to spur economic and agricultural development, questions abound as to whether it is achieving this goal or not. It has been argued that Kenya has continued to rely on food aid instead of producing ... -
National Implementation of International Human Rights Treaties: the Case of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children Kenya
(University of NairobiINSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, 2013)The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRe) is a universally agreed set of standards and obligations built on varied legal systems and cultural traditions. These basic standards, also called human ... -
Sifa Za Mashujaa Na Umuhimu Wao Kwa Jamii Zao: Ulinganifu Wa Fumo Liyongo Na Lwanda Magere
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2012)Katika tasnifu hii iliyolenga kuzipambanua sifa za kishujaa za Furno Liyongo na Lwanda Magere pamoja na umuhimu wao kwajamii zao, imekuwa najumla ya faslu tano. Katika kila faslu tumeshughulikia masuala na vipengele ... -
Livelihood Patterns of Urban Refugees: a Case Study of Kayole, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)The asylum seekers and refugees in Nairobi have integrated into the social and economic life of Nairobi with minimal support from key stakeholders like the Government and the humanitarian community. In a deteriorating ... -
Conflict Management Mechanisms in Internal Conflicts in Africa. A Case Study of the Lords Resistance Army in Uganda, 1986-2009
(University of NairobiInstitute of diplomacy and international studies, University of Nairobi, 2012)This study using the theory of conflict systems and the notion of internationalization of conflict is written against the background that the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) conflict in Northern Uganda is a classic example ... -
Learned Helplessness After Retirement: the Case of Rural Retirees in Kihumbuini Location, Murang'a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the psychological wellbeing of the retirees and its association to successful aging. The target population was the older persons aged 60years and above and have retired from ... -
Ulinganishi wa mofofonolojia ya Kiswahili na Kidawida
(University of Nairobi,Department of Linguistics & Languages,, 2000) -
Essays on Distributional Consequencies of Fuel Taxation in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Economics, 2012)This thesis outlines three topics on residential energy demand and distributional consequences of fuel taxation for five regulated fuels in Kenya. It provides a comprehensive framework to analyse factors that drive ... -
Maudhui Mbalimbali Katika Ushairi Wa Mathias E. Mnyampala (Penda-chako)
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Ufundishaji Wa Kiswahili Katika Shule Za Upili Chini Ya Mfumo Wa 8-4-4 (Kidato Cha Kwanza)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Linguistics & Languages,, 2008) -
Comparative Study of China-us Mba Education
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An Investigation of Commuter Satisfaction in the Use of Muthurwa Terminus, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2013)The problem under investigation is that commuters who use Muthurwa terminus are not satisfied. Matatus take them to Muthurwa while their destination is the city center and beyond. This does not meet conditions of the ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Non-adherence, and Incidence of Treatment Failure Among Patients on Free Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Population Studies and Research Institute, 2010)Management of HIV infection consists of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) which suppresses viral replication and controls opportunistic infections. HAART regimen requires near perfect adherence (≥95%); suboptimal ... -
Essays on Benefit Incidence and Efficiency of Public Spending on Education in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Economics, 2013)Between 2002103 and 2009110 fiscal years, the Kenya government spent an average 0/6.4 percent 0/ GDP and 26 percent 0/ total government outlays on education and training. Households cover such costs as boarding expenses, ... -
Portfolio Flows, Macroeconomic Prices and Monetary Policy in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Economics, 2012)The thesis focuses on short term capital flows in Kenya. It seeks to contribute to current body of knowledge and research on capital flows by investigating the effect of short term capital flows on macroeconomic prices ... -
Wittgenstein's Theory of Semiotic Systems and Its Applications to the Problem of Representation and Communication
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)This study is an attempt to establish the semiotic theory of Wittgenstein as it can be discerned in his two major works namely, the Tractatus and the Philosophical Investigations. The specific problem of the study is to ... -
The Relationship Between the Level of Nonperforming Loans and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This research project sought to establish the relationship between the non-performing loans issued by commercial banks in Kenya and the financial performance of all commercial banks in Kenya. Non- Performing loans (NPLs) ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at the university of Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)Organizations prepare very excellent strategies which in most cases are never implemented for various reasons. Translating strategic thought into organization action is the most difficult phase of strategic management ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Financial Performance Among Broadcasting Stations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010)Corporate governance has received much attention in the accounting literature, with studies focusing on the impact of corporate governance and the financial performance of the firm. The association between quality of ... -
The Existence of Herd Behaviour: Evidence From the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This study focused on the price implications of herding by investigating whether equity returns reveal the presence of herd behavior. Information asymmetry in capital markets could explain the existence of herding, it can ...
