Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Single motherhood and its implications for girl child education. The case of Kisumu city, Kenya
(Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 2003-07)This dissertation is a result of a study conducted in selected sites within the City of Kisumu, in Kisumu District of Nyanza Province between 1999 and 2001. The study entitled, "Single motherhood: Implications for the ... -
Female genital mutilation practices a case of Rashad county, nuba mountains, Sudan
(University of NairobiInstitute of African and Gender Studies, 2004-04)Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision and female cutting, is the term used to define all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the female genital area or organs, for cultural or ... -
Poverty and employment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Economics,, 2002)Poverty refers to lack if basic necessities if life, including opportunities for development. At the time if independence in 1963, the Government if Kenya identified illiteracy, disease, ignorance and poverty as the main ... -
Assessing the Effectiveness of Communication in Administering Public Service Reform Program
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study sought to establish the role played by communication in the on-going reform programmes in the public sector and, particularly, in the Department of Immigration in the Ministry of Immigration and Registration ... -
The problem and implications of unmanaged household waste and sludge disposal in slums: the case of industrial area slums, viwandani location; Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Sociology, 2001)The study focused on the problem of improper household waste and sludge disposal in low -income residential areas of Nairobi. Using the case of Industrial Area slums, Nairobi, respondents were interviewed to answer the ... -
Some Aspects of the Ecology of Barbus Amphigramma (Boulenger, 1908) in Lake Naivasha and River Malewa, Kenya
(University of Nairobischool of Biological Sciences, 2006-06)Some aspects of the ecology of Barhus amphigramma Boulinger 1908 which included distribution and abundance, effects of physico-chemical parameters on the species, growth parameters, food and feeding habits and reproduction ... -
The Role of Private Sector in Empowering Women's Participation in Achieving Environmental Sustainability (Mdg 7) in Kenya: a Critical Analysis
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2005)This study critically analyzes the extent to which efforts by private sector interventions empower women's participation to achieve environmental sustainability (MDG 7). The researcher interviewed directors and staff working ... -
A Case Study on Pricing as a Trade Policy and Poverty Levels at Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2003)The last fifteen years have seen Kenya's Economy decline with GDP growth falling from 5.1% in 1988 to 1.1. in 2002. Poverty has increased and so has unemployment. According to the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth ... -
Community understanding of tuberculosis (TB) treatment-seeking behaviour and adherence to therapy: A case study of Kiogoro division, Kisii Central District, Kenya.
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2007)Tuberculosis (TB), one of the leading opportunistic infections in the face of HIV/AIDS is becoming a major problem. The Sub-Saharan Africa region is most affected due to high AIDS cases, which has facilitated the rising ... -
The role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in poverty reduction in Kasipul division, Rachuonyo District
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2006)This study was on the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in poverty reduction in Kasipul Division, Rachuonyo district. The objectives of the study were: to identify all the NGOs working in Kasipul Division and ... -
Economic dependency as a basis of co-operation and political compliance inter-state relations:A case study of Kenya's foreign polict towards Britain,1963-1988
(Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Nairobi, 1999)Kenya’s economic dependence on Britain since independence has had immense significance in determining Kenya’s foreign policy behaviour towards Britain and therefore, the overall relationship between the two countries. Many ... -
An investigation into the labour rights of Women working in the informal sector of Gikomba Market Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of female labor rights in the Informal sector (Jua Kali) of Nairobi Gikomba Market. The study was carried out in Nairobi province chosen due to convenience of ... -
The Gender Politics in Decision Making at the Household Level: the Case of North Kanyamkago Location
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2005)The study explored the gender dynamics and decision making and how it impacts on the welfare of the households in North Kanyamkago Location. Specifically, the study investigated the interplay of gendered based norms, gender ... -
Strategy implementation by major petroleum companies in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-10)Strategy implementation is the way in which a company creates the organizational arrangements that allow it to pursue its strategy most effectively. Problems with implementation have resulted in failed strategies. Even ... -
An assessment of the impact of forest management systems on households: A case study of the Kakamega Rain Forest
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2008)For many years forests have been mainly exploited as sources of timber and their climatic functions. Yet forests present opportunities for additional numerous uses. More recently, forests are increasingly gaining ... -
The effects of land use types on the hydrology and water quality of the upper-athi river basin, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 1991)The Athi/Sabaki River basin harbours two of the major urban and industrial centres in Kenya, namely, Nairobi city on the upper catchment areas and Malindi in the south-eastern outlet ofthe basin. Nairobi city is the heart ... -
Socio-cultural dynamics and their impact on management of infertility in Kenya: the case of Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)This study was an exploration on the impact of cultural and psychosocial dynamics in the management and treatment of infertility. It also endeavoured to assess the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions regarding infertility ... -
Inter-assemblage variability: towards an understanding of the effect of raw material procurment in the elmenteitan blade industry
(University of NairobiDepartment of history, 1990)This study is based on an attribute analysis of the Elmenteitan blades. Six sites were analysed in the study, Mt. Eburu, Maasai Gorge, Njoro River Cave, Ngamuriak, Sambo Ngige and Gogo Falls. The first three are from the ... -
The socio-economic implications of land registration in Tongaren division, Bungoma district
(Institute of Anthropology, Gender & African Studies, University of Nairobi, 1999)This study examined the socio-economic consequences of land registration In Tongaren Division, Bungoma District. It was designed to assess how land registration has impacted on food security, income, gender parity in the ... -
Ethnic interaction and cultural synthesis: the emergence of the Ndera 1650-1895
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1990)Ethnic Interaction and cultural Synthesis: The Emergence of the Ndera 1650-1895 From an analyticaI point of view, ethnic interaction, the subject of this research, can be defined as the day-to-day commutation between ...
