Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants of fertility in Kenya: a comparative analysis Of urban - rural areas
(Department of Economics, 2002)Fertility is a major determinant of population growth in the world and therefore there is need for effective and efficient population policies in order to reduce fertility. Despite the observed fertlity declines ill Kenya ... -
Complement regulatory Protein levels in children with Sickle cell trait
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2009)Sickle cell trait has been observed to have a similar distribution pattern as malaria in the malaria holoendemic areas of the tropics. This minored distribution pattern between malaria and sickle cell trait has been ... -
An Evaluation of Land Tenure and Registration Process in Maua Location, Meru North District of Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2009)This research paper evaluates land tenure and land registration process in Maua Location of Meru North district of Kenya. It comes at a time when Kenyans are pressurizing the government increasingly to issue title deeds ... -
Reporting humanitarian crisis during the post election violence: analysis of print media in Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Communication Studies, 2009-10)The study investigated the role the print media played during the humanitarian crisis which was caused by Kenya's post election violence. Several literature on role of media during humanitarian crises situations were ... -
Gender injustice, the determinants of violence against women and access to human rights in Kenya :A case study of Mathare and Korogocho slums in Nairobi
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2007)This research is an exploratory study that sought to examine the social, economic, cultural, political and legal determinants of violence against women. It further sought to find out factors that impede women's access ... -
The role of urban agriculture in enhancing food security in the city of Nairobi: A gender perspective
(University of NairobiInstitute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2008-06)This research study was based on urban farming in the city of Nairobi. The study aimed at identifying the reasons for involvement in farming activities and if farming in the city has any contribution to food security. It ... -
Gender (in) Sensitivity in Televised Advertising on Hiv/aids Control Managing the Media Message for Maximum Impact
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2009)The study covers the progress of advertising trends on HIV / AIDS control, focusing on televised advertisements from September 2005 to April 2007. Advertising is geared towards creating a shift in its audience's perception ... -
An assessment of different participatory dissemination approaches in agricultural development in western Kenya with specific reference to Emuhaya division of Vihiga district
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2002)This study looked at seven participatory approaches which are employed by the various stakeholders in disseminating information to farmers in western Kenya. These include community based participatory approach, participatory ... -
Factors Influencing Household Decision Making in the Control of Ticks in Trans Nzoia District
(University of NairobiInstitute of African studies, 2001)his anthropological study explores the factors influencing decision making process on the control of ticks at the farm level. It describes the present system of tick control management at the household level and sought ... -
Community involvement in Museum Exhibitions
(University of Nairobi.Institute of African Studies, 2009)This project is about the participation of communities in museum exhibitions in Africa. The study has surveyed the depths of community involvement in museum exhibitions in Africa and has come up with recommendations on ... -
The role of women in peace building: a case study of Molo division in Nakuru district
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2007)The resurgence of conflicts in many parts of Africa including Sudan, Somalia, Burundi, Kenya and elsewhere has mired efforts to build sustainable peace in Africa. This has caused untold suffering particularly among ... -
Communicating corporate social responsibility and its impact on poverty alleviation (the case of safaricom csr programme in mukuru slum
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2009)The study was a survey of slum dwellers within Mukuru area. The objectives of the study were to establish the level of knowledge and attitude about Safaricom's CSR activities; to identify sources of information among target ... -
An investigation into the participation of Women groups in poverty reduction in Emuhaya district of Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Development Anthropolgy, 2010)This study was designed to investigate the participation of women groups in poverty reduction in Emuhaya District, particularly Luanda division between December 2009 and February 2010. It was designed to answer the ... -
Women and gender roles in the fisheries sector for sustainable livelihoods in Busia district: a case study of Funyula division.
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2007-10)This work examines the women and gender roles in the fisheries sector amongst the fishing community of Busia district. The study analyzed fishing as a human activity, which enables the fishing community of Busia district ... -
A Study of Impediments to Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Gender Based Violence Survivors Carried Out in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 2008-11)Gender refers to the socially determined ideas and practices of what it is to be female or male. Such ideas are sanctioned and reinforced by a host of cultural, political, and economic institutions, including the household, ... -
Portrayal of women in the Daily Nation's Saturday magazine:Empowerment or subjugation
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2009)The coverage of women and women's issues has gradually improved, in part due to combined pressure of the different national and international lobbies and advocacy campaigns. Nevertheless, the portrayal of women as content ... -
Women participation in the management of natural resources: the case of land in Keumbu division, Kisii central district
(University of Nairobi.Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2008)This study set out to examine the gender perspectives of land use and management in Keumbu Division of Kisii District, Kenya. It specifically investigated into the interplay between male-female relations and land ownership, ... -
Challenges faced by members of Busara women support programme of Githurai location in accessing micro credit finance
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2010)This study was designed to investigate challenges faced by members of Busara Women Support Programme in accessing micro credit finance. Fieldwork for the study was conducted in Githurai location, Nairobi, in July and ... -
The influence of organizational strategy and institutional factors on performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2009)The influence of institutional factors (structure, organizational culture and leadership) and strategy on performance of SMEs remains unclear. Also, the moderating effect of institutional factors on the relationship ... -
Upgrading and technical efficiency in Kenyan garment firms: does insertion in global value chains matter?
(Institute of Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 2009-11-12)In value chains discourse, a widely held proposition is that industrial upgrading (a rapid build up of industrial production capabilities) in developing countries occurs mostly when local producers participate in global ...
