Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Perceptions of bride wealth in the 21st century among the urban Agikuyu in Nairobi
(Department of gender, 2010)The practice of presenting gifts to the bride's family is one that has gone on for generations amongst the Agikuyu people. However, the contemporary society has experienced significant developments which have influenced ... -
Influence of guidance and counseling on HIV/AIDS patients: the Case Of Pumwani Clinic, Nairobi
(Department of Sociology, 2003)This study investigated the influence and effectiveness of guidance and counseling on HIV/AIDS patients. This study was conducted in Pumwani Division in Nairobi and the specific site was the Pumwani Health Clinic. The ... -
Gender and politics: participation of the Kenyan woman
(Department of gender, 2010)This research set out to establish whether or not traditional gender role socialization is responsible for the low participation of women in Kenya's political arena. The objectives of the study were: To examine the effects ... -
Strategies to increase success rates in natural pasture improvement through re-seeding degraded semi-arid rangelands of Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2006)This study was initiated to address degradation in the semi-arid rangeland of southern Kenya by assessing the level of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities' awareness, what they are doing about it, difficulties they face ... -
The Status of Women's Participation in Community-Based Health Care in Lake Kenyatta Settlement Scheme Lamu District
(Department of sociology, 1995)This study "The status of Women's Participation in Community Based Health Care, in Lake Kenyatta Settlement Scheme, Lamu District" involved interviews and intensive informal discussions with 345 women aged 15-49. The ... -
An investigation of management of solid waste: a case of the Municipal Council of Ruiru
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2008)The study focused on solid waste management practices in the Municipal Council of Ruiru. The study was undertaken out of the appreciation of the challenges faced by many local authorities in sold waste management. The ... -
The Influence Of Gender Roles On Household Food Security In Kuhalo Community, Boufale District In Kara Region,Togo
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2007)The question of food security has become a crucial one, because all development initiatives depend on how healthier people are to undertake them. This calls for more research to investigate how food security can be improved ... -
The role of secondary school libraries in the education process in Kenya
(1991)This study which is on school libraries in Kenya and their role in the education process, traces the global process of change in the development of education. It identifies factors that have activated this change including ... -
The perception of affirmative action on women Recruitment and career development: a case study of the World food programmme (Kenya).
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)Affirmative Action is a policy or program providing advantages for people of a minority group who are seen to have traditionally been discriminated against, with the aim of creating a more egalitarian society through ... -
Cultural factors influencing early marriage in Kajiado district
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2001)The study set out to identify the cultural practices that are responsible for girls' early marriage among the Maasai ofKajiado District. Marriage age in Kenya has gone up to 18 years and above as a result of girls being ... -
Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector of Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of Gender and African Studies, 2010-11)Gender mainstreaming is integral to a country's sustainable development. Development progress of any country is also pegged on access to optimal use of resources for both men and women. Gender mainstreaming of policies and ... -
A study of tile impact of in-service training on performance Of headteachers of public secondary schools in Bomet District - Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Education, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2004)The purpose of this study was to determine the relevance of in-service training and its importance to public secondary school headteachers in Bomet District in the Rift Valley Province. The study targeted 70 headteachers ... -
The role of indigenous knowledge in the future management of the mangrove bio-diversity in Msambweni Division of Kwale District, Kenya
(Institute of African Studies University of Nairobi, 2000)This thesis presents the findings of a study on the role of indigenous knowledge in the management of the mangrove bio-diversity in Msambweni Division of Kwale District on the Kenyan south coast. The study site covered ... -
UN intervention in intra-state conflicts: The case of Somalia (1992-1993)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2005)This study examines the UN intervention in Somalia from 1992 to the end of 1993. The main research question addressed is why the UN intervention in Somalia failed. It relies on data from official UN documents and interviews ... -
Malaria:lay people's lived experience in Rigoma division, Nyamira district, Kenya
(Institute of African Studies University of Nairobi, 2003)This study was designed to investigate lay people's malaria lived experiences in Rigoma division, Nyamira district. Rigoma is situated in a malaria epidemic-prone region in the southwestern highlands of Kenya. It is ... -
Management of Malignant Catarrhal Fever Among The Pastoral Maasai Of Kajiado District, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of African and Gender Studies, 2001)The major purpose of this study was to investigate Maasai knowledge in the conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment and control of Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF). Specifically, the study focused on the description of ... -
Descriptive analysis of ceramic materials from Wabukhe hills of Bungoma district
(University of NairobiDepartment of History, 1990)This study presents a descriptive analysis of the ceramics recovered from sites in the Wabukhe Hills of Bungoma District. The main objective of the study was to present a picture of the kinds of vessels the people who ... -
Patterns of utilization of Presbyterian church hospitals in Kenya
(1981)The Presbyterian Church of East Africa runs a health service in Kenya based on its three hospitals and a number of dispensaries all situated in the rural areas. The church is faced with increasing difficulties in providing ... -
An Investigation Into the Challenges Facing Girls in Nonformal Schools in an Urban Informal Settlement in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2008)This study investigated the social, cultural and economic factors that affect girls attending nonformal schools in Kasarani Division of Nairobi. Specifically, the study sought to investigate how different gender roles ... -
Uhakiki wa kifani katika utenzi wa siri li asirali na utenzi wa mwana Fatuma
(2005)Kazi hii tumeibawibu katika sura nne. Katika sura ya kwanza tumeangazia tatizo letu la utafiti, sababu za kulichagua somo hili, madhumuni yetu, na nadharia tete zinazotuongoza. Vilevile katika sura hii tumeeleza yaliyoandikwa ...
