Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Community perceptions and practices regarding transmission and management of human and porcine cysticercosis in Angonia rural district, Mozambique
(University of NairobiInstitute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2010)This study was designed to investigate the Community perceptions and practices regarding transmission and management of human and porcine cysticercosis in Angonia rural district, Mozambique. The main assumptions that guided ... -
Gender and the sustainable management of the mangrove ecosystem in Msambweni division, Kwale district, coast province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2003-02)This study investigated gender relationships in the mangrove ecosystem of Msambweni Division, Kwale District, on the Kenyan south coast. The general objective was to document the articulation of gender issues in ... -
Women’s access to and use of the mobile telephone in Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2010-10)The purpose of this study was to establish the levels of access and use of mobile phones by women living and carrying out business on Mayanja market in Bungoma South district. By examining the benefits and challenges ... -
Conflicts in the management and conservation of the mangrove ecosystem of Kwale district, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2001)The purpose of this study is to investigate the nature and sources of conflicts between the parties interested in the exploitation, management and conservation of the mangrove ecosystem. The study also strives to identify ... -
Smallholder Coffee Farming In Nyeri District: Its Influence On Food Production
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2009)It was hypothesized that cultivation of cash crops by smallholder farmers was likely to alter their food sufficiency positions from their farm production. The study centered on the theme of allocation of farm-level factors ... -
Gender relations in the utilization of family planning services in Nyan'goma division, Bondo district, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2001)This study attempts to examine gender relations and how they influence the utilisation of family planning services in Nyang'oma sub-location in Bondo Distict, Kenya, on the shores of Lake Victoria. To date, social scientists ... -
Children's Perceptions and Self-treatment Practices in Relation to Malaria Associated Symptoms in Usigu Division, Bondo District
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2001)This study explores self-treatment practices among children in relation to malaria associated symptoms in Usigu Division, Bondo District. Cultural Ecology theory which views people's health-seeking behaviour during ... -
An investigation into the role of women in preservation of indigenous vegetables using traditional methods among the Luo of east Alego, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2010-11)The mam study was designed to investigate the women's role in preservation of indigenous vegetables using traditional methods. Fieldwork was conducted in East Alego Location, Western Kenya. The main objectives of the ... -
An investigation into gender perspectives in teacher training: the case of Igoji Teachers Training College
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2010-02)A focus on teacher training is important to be able to address issues of teachers' personal and professional orientations to enable an understanding of how gender discrimination takes place in school and their role in ... -
The Causes and Consequences of the Increase in Small-scale Entrepreneurship in Mosocho Division, Kisii District
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2006)This study was done in Mosocho division, Kisii District. The study was prompted by the realization that there had been a marked increase in small-scale business activities in the area and in the country in general. It ... -
Determinants of breast feeding practices in Usigu division of Bondo district.
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2001)This study examined the determinants of breast feeding practices in Usigu Division of Bondo District. It was designed to investigate whether the age of the mother and the use of contraceptives influenced the way children ... -
Women participation in the management of natural resources: a case study of forest in Nkubu division, Meru central district
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2008)This study sought to solve the central problem of how to involve women in forest resource management. The study was undertaken at Nkubu Division, Meru District, where there are many conservation agencies, development agencies ... -
Residential location preference: A study of consumers choice patterns in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Geography, 1993)The main purpose of this study is to find out housing consumer's choices and preferences in the City of Nairobi (CON) . The main features include all those characteristics that influence residential location choice. A ... -
Women's indigenous knowledge in household food security in Mulilii sub-location, Makindu district of eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2010)While applying their unique and distinct traditional knowledge, farmers, for centuries have managed to feed their families, while evading situations of food insecurity. However, this knowledge is rarely taken into ... -
Factors influencing farmer participation in the adoption of horticultural innovations in Kakamega and Machakos districts of Kenya
(Department of sociology, 2003)A survey was undertaken in Kakamega and Machakos districts of Kenya with the aim of studying the factors influencing farmer participation in the adoption of horticultural innovations. The study examined the role of farmer ... -
Food aid intervention and gender: a case study of Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2005)This study, carried out between November and December 2002, made deliberate efforts to investigate gender relations in regard to food aid among refugees at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. The Camp, situated in the arid Turkana ... -
Male Participation in Reproductive Health in Kibera Slum
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Gender and Development Studies, 2010)Immediately after the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, most countries (Kenya included) embarked on the process of domesticating the ICPD Programme of Action. In Kenya, this process ... -
The impact of external debt on Economic growth. An empirical Investigation for kenya: 1970 - 2002
(Department of Economics, 2001)This paper deals with the impact of external debt on economic growth in the Kenyan context. With the rapid build-up of external debt and the poor economic performance of the domestic economies, Sub-Saharan Africa Is ... -
Factors influencing the participation of women in the informal sector in Funyula division of Busia district
(University of Nairobi.Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2008-05)This study was on the factors that influence women's participation in the informal sector in Funyula Division of Busia District. The study aimed at investigating the socio-cultural and socio-economic factors that influence ... -
Violence against women: the case of Kiogoro division, Kisii central district
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2008)This study identifies the common forms of violence and the causes of the violence. It dwells on violence against women both within and without the households. The study stems from pre-existing differences in socio-economic ...
