Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Migrant Selectivity In A Primate City:the Case Of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1985-10)Since the inception of its dual economy, Kenya has experienced two types of migration: rural to rural migration and rural to urban migration. This is evident in several studies which have emphasized the predominance of ... -
The Problem Of Faith And Reason: With special Reference to Robin George Collingwood
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1991)The initial chapter of this thesis embraces a deliberation on the aim, method, justification and significance of the research. Besides, it includes the views of certain eminent philosophers of the past concerning the issue ... -
The Akurinu churches: a study of the history and some of the basic beliefs of the Holy Ghost Church of East Africa 1926-1980
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1984)This study is an investigation of the history, beliefs and practices of /Holy Ghost Church of East Africa; a spirit/the type church that belongs to the movement popularly known among the Kikuyu of Central Kenya as, ... -
The Use Of Allegory In Shaaban Robert's Prose Works
(University of NairobiDepartment of Literature, 1989)This thesis is a study of allegory in Shaaban Robert's Adili na Nduguze, kusadikika, kufikirika, Utubora Mkulima and Siku ya Watenzi wote. The term allegory is described in general. Typical allegorical texts from the ... -
The Style Of The Novel: A Case Study Of Nuruddin Farah
(University of NairobiDepartment of Literature, 1988)Farah is a literally unknown writer considered after such writers with extensive criticism as Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka and Ngugi wa Thiong’o. A criticism of his works has come mainly as newspaper reviews and features ... -
The use of law in the process of colonization
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The impact of Christianity on the Luo traditional marriage system
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1985)This thesis is a survey examining and assessing the significance of the customs, beliefs and practices of the Luo traditional marriage system and to what extent christianity as an agent of change has affected themo The ... -
Economics of rural urban interaction: Case study of Kikuyu Division
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 1989)This paper examines the impact of urbanization on farmers'management decisions on farms in the "ft-inges" o Nairobi City with a view to identify the factors responsible fo farm dis-investment in favour ... -
Organisational aspects of social security in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1973)The study has drawn from the general concepts of social security to illuminate the development and factors involved in organising social security in a country like Kenya. The introduction Chapter opens with a discussion ... -
Knowledge, availability and use of contraceptives in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1986-10)This thesis examines the effects of socio-economic, demographic and social setting factors on availability, accessibility and use of contraceptives by currently married fecund non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years in ... -
The Resource Based View of Competition: The Case of Large Manufacturing Firms Quoted in the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2003-10)This study was conducted on a cross section of large manufacturing firms in Kenya that are quoted in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. A sample of 15 firms had been selected and 60% response rate was achieved. Data was collected ... -
Addressing the Agency Problem Among Ngos Dealing With Refugees in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play an important role in the implementation of refugee programs not only in Kenya, but also in various parts of the world and are involved in the disbursement of funds of a ... -
A survey of the strategic implications of the enactment of the industrial property bill on the pharmaceutical firms in Kenya case of pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2002)This study sought to investigate the strategic responses deployed by pharmaceutical firms as a result of enactment of Kenya Industrial Property Act. The research was conducted between May and August 2002: The sampling ... -
The Development Of A Self-optimising Windpump
(University of Nairobi.Engineering, 1985)Windpumps marketed presently do not run satisfactorily, because it is difficult to match the pump load to the rotor power. This project was set out to develop a windmill which would continuously match the pump load to ... -
A Survey Of Infant And Childhood Mortality In Meru District; Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Arts, 1991)This is basically a study of certain specified issues of infant and childhood mortality. Although the topic suggests that it covers a whole district, the data collected was from 3 divisions classified as low, medium and ... -
The Christian Sacraments Of Baptism Confirmation And Marriage: Their Relevance To The Daily Lives Of The Agikuyu Christians
(University of Nairobi.Department of Arts, 1994)The study is an investigation of the relevance of the christians sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage to the concrete existential life of the Agikuyu Christians. The interest in the topic of this study arises ... -
Provision of health care by the state in Kenya: a fragile state versus civil society
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology, 1996-07)This dissertation focuses on two major development actors in Africa as providers of health care: the state versus civil society (non-state actors). Using the case of Kenya, it examines the limitations of the state in the ... -
Aspects of Gikuyu Traditional Morality
(University of Nairobi.Department of Arts, 1983)Allover Africa there is a deep desire to revive and promote traditional African culture and moral values. This is apparently due to disillusionment with western culture and values. This study of Gikuyu traditional moral ... -
The socio-economic activities of the Arya Samaj Hindu community in Nairobi, a spiritual perspective
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1998-09)The objective of this study is to exam me the religious motive of the Socio-economic activities of the Arya Samaji in Nairobi. Lack of information explaining the basis of these activities has led to distrust and suspicion ...
