Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Knowledge and attitudes of men and women Towards vasectomy as a family planning Method, in Winam Division, Kisumu District
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)This study investigated the knowledge and attitude of men and women towards vasectomy and how this influenced its uptake at Marie Stopes International, Kibuye in Winam division. The research contributes to the body of ... -
Towards a conceptual health data model in support of Kenya's National Spatial data infrastructure(KNSDI)
(Department of Geospatial Engineering and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2009-06)Recent developments in interoperable systems and the need for harmonizing standards for data capture and exchange, as evident in Kenya's National Spatial Data Infrastructure (KNSDI)'s goal of promoting information sharing, ... -
Women's Involvement in Micro and Small-scale Enterprises (Mses): the Case of Garissa Town
(University of Nairobi,Institute for development studies, 2003)Ever since the 1972 ILO report on 'Employment, Incomes and Equality in Kenya', MSEs' importance was highlighted and has remained popular among majority of Kenyans who cannot engage in formal employment. MSEs are important ... -
Toxicological assessment of a tsetse fly repellent (Patent No.Ke 00185,2004) on the health of exposed animals.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2006)Tsetse and trypanosomosis have been extensively studied and an array of vector and disease control measures have been developed and applied with varying degrees of success. Current trypanosomosis control strategies rely ... -
Essentials of a sustainable participatory forest management regime. a case study of Ntorosi Community Environmental group, Namanga hills forest, Kajiado district
(Department of Geography and Environmental Studies,University of Nairobi, 2009)Participatory Forest Management (PFM) is a recent development in Kenya, although it has been practised in other countries but with varying policies and programmes. The main objective of this study was to investigate the ... -
Demand for soybeans: a case study of livestock feed industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study analyses the demand for soybean by livestock feed industry in Kenya over the period 19S0 - 200S. The main objective of the study was to determine the demand for soybeans by the livestock feed industry in Kenya. ... -
The influence of selected demographic factors on fertility in Kenya: evidence from the Kenya demographic and health survey data of 1989
(population studies and research Institutet, 2001)Low ages at first intercourse, first birth and first marriage pose a problem which is highly prevalent in Kenya. This is one of the contributing factors to the persistent high fertility prevailing in Kenya. Ages at first ... -
An Empirical Investigation of non-economic Motives of Housing allocation in Residential Areas of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Land Economics, 1991-03)In most urban areas, residential land use takes up the -highest proportion of land. The residential accommodation comprises flats, detached and semi-detached houses on differing sizes of land. The heterogeneity of this ... -
The role of television in conflict transformation and peacebuilding in the December 2007/2008 January post election violence in Kenya.
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)The media occupies a crucial position in society owing to its power over the masses' reasoning and its ability to influence, mobilize and to draw the public's attention to issues that would have otherwise passed under ... -
Impact of gender roles on education in Hamisi District Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2010)This study discusses the impact of gender roles on education in Hamisi District, Western Kenya. The principal objective of the study was to investigate whether gender differences impact negatively on the education of ... -
The possible role of street children in museum public programmes and activities: a case study of fort Jesus museum, Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Institute of African Studies, 2005-09)This study aimed at establishing the possible role of street children in museum public programmes and activities. It was carried out in July 2005. The research used Fort Jesus Museum located in Mombasa, Kenya, as a case ... -
Post-harvest factors and household food security in Ndeiya Location, Kiambu District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts In Anthropology, 2001-10)This study was designed to examine post-harvest factors and their influence on household food security. The study was carried out in Ndeiya Location, Kiambu District, between November 1999 and January 2000. The study ... -
Community participation in counseling the youth on Hiv/aids prevention in Nanguba location Funyula division: Busia district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts In Anthropology, 1994)The broad objective of the study was to investigate the role of community based institutions in counseling the youth about HIV/AIDS prevention. Specifically, the study focused on identification and description of community ... -
The quest for man's ultimate moral end: A critical examination of self- realization in Aristotle's nicomachean ethics
(University of Nairobi.Department of Arts, 1999)From tile dawn or Philosophy the question concerning the Summum Bonum or what is the same thing, concerning the foundation of morality. has been accounted the main problem in speculative thought. has occupied the most ... -
The role of girl soldiers in armed conflict: case study of Northern Uganda (1986-1996)
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, 2009-07)Wars both intra and interstate have led to massive violations of human rights. The problem of child soldiers has however not been emphasized, and more so the participation of girls as soldiers in armed conflict. While ... -
Smallholder rice production: A case study in the Kano plains.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts In Geography, 1987)This study deals with smallholder rice production in the Kano plains in Kisumu District. It is an attempt to examine the various Socio-Economic factors influencing smallholder rice production. The study reveals that the ... -
Factors contributing to the emergence of female-headed households in lunga lunga slum, Makadara division, Nairobi city
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2001)'This study set out to assess and, identify the factors contributing to female-headed households ill Lunga Lunga slum in Makadara Division. It sought to identify the problems and challenges laced by these women in their ... -
Uses and gratifications of online newspapers among undergraduate students in universities in Kenya: a case study of the University of Nairobi
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study set to investigate university students' uses and motives of reading online newspapers at the University of Nairobi. Data was collected from 256 respondents using questionnaires and the data analyzed using SPSS ... -
Drama Therapy as a Form of Group Counselling Among Drug and Substance Abusers/addicts: the Case of Mathari Hospital Drug Rehabilitation Unit
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2008)Drug Abuse and addiction has been on the increase in the country in the recent years, especially among the youth who find it readily available within the estates and town centres. Despite the governments' law enactment ... -
A synchronic segmental morphophonology of standard kiswahili
(University of NairobiDepartment of Philosophy, 2008)This study investigates the sound changes that are evident in Standard Kiswahili. It uses a synchronic approach in analyzing Standard Kiswahili phonemes and eventually lays down phonemic inventory for all the phonemes. The ...
