Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The impact of disarmament and demobilization of child soldiers on peace agreement: a case study of Mozambique
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts International Studies, 2005-11)This study was carried out to determine the effect of the disarmament and demobilization(OO) process of child soldiers on the Rome Peace Agreement of 1992 of Mozambique. This was through conducting informal interviews and ... -
Mobilization and growth of bank deposits in Kenya an empirical analysis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 1992-06)This study evaluated various ways and means of enhancing the mobilization and growth of commercial bank deposits in Kenya. In particular, the determinants of the demand for commercial bank deposits in Kenya were identified ... -
Parent-adolescent conflict: The case of public secondary school students in Nairobi.
(Department of sociology and social work, 2002)Parent-Adolescent conflict has not been given due attention as a familial and societal problem. There is paucity of research particularly in the context of Kenyan families regarding the types of issues creating most ... -
Street children as a resource
(Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 2003-10)The study investigated skills among institutionalized street children of Kenya. The main objective was the repertoire of skills among the institutionalized street children. It focused on 3 institutions rescuing street ... -
The effect of sex composition on contraceptive use
(Population Studies and Research Institute University of Nairobi, 2002)This study used the 1998 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) data to establish the effect of sex composition on contraceptive use. Specifically, the study sought to: Determine women's preferred sex composition of ... -
The role of non-governmental organizations in the alleviation of poverty: a case study of World vision Kenya’s work in Nairobi slums.
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An investigation into chatter arising during the turning process using acoustic emission
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2001)Chatter is the condition where unwanted vibrational motion exists between the cutting tool and the workpiece during machining. Chatter is highly undesirable because it severely affects the quality of machined surfaces ... -
Trend analysis of overseas development assistance and foreign direct investment, and their impact on economic growth: the case study of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2005-07)Official Development Assistance represents an important source of finance in most African countries, where it supplements savings and foreign exchange gaps and low tax base. Foreign Direct Investment is another source ... -
Proximate determinants affecting child survival through maternal education A case study of kisumu district.
(Department of sociology, 1994)The impact of Maternal Education on child survival in a cohort of women aged 15-49 years was examined in three divisions, Winam, Kisumu Municipality and Nyando in Kisumu District, Western Kenya. The influence of Education ... -
The mechanical properties of sisal fibre reinforced composites of epoxy resin and rice husk ash pozzolanic cement
(Department of engineering, 2001)Sisal is a vegetable fibre extracted from the leaves of Agave Sisalana. The fibre is long, bold and creamy white besides being exceptionally strong. It can be used for making agricultural and parcelling twines of various ... -
Socio-demographic and health consequencies of adolescent sexuality and fertility in Kenya.
(University of NairobiPopulation Studies and Research Institute, 1995-12)The main objective of the study was to find out the extent to which adolescent fertility affects the socio-demographic and health scenario in Kenya. The study examined adolescent fetility among secondary school girls. ... -
Sexual activity and contraceptive use among adolescent women in Kenya
(Population Studies and Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 2002)The objective of this study was to examine how various socio-economic, sociocultural and demographic variables interact to affect adolescent sexual behaviour and how these interactions further affect contraception ... -
The role of tourism in regional development: a case study of village tourist centres of the coast province, Kenya
(Department of Economcs, University of Nairobi, 1999)This study examines the role of tourism in regional development using village tourist centres in the Coast Province as a case study. Addressed specifically are the factors for the development of the village tourist centres ... -
Effects of land use change on the soil physical properties and stream-flow - in bathi catchment (BC) in Lari Division Kiambu District
(Department of Arts geography, 2006)This study examines effects of land use changes on the soil physical properties and - stream-flow response in the Bathi Catchment (BC) in the Kenyan highlands. Land use changes in the tropics affect soil-water and energy ... -
A biography of senior chief Solomon Kasina Wa Ndoo of Migwani Division, Kitui District, 1889-1989
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 2000-08)The study of biographies of those personalities who have contributed in one way or the other in influencing history can be quite fascinating because it furthers our understanding of broader issues and processes in any ... -
The feminization of labour in the flower industry in Naivasha, Kenya
(2003)This study examines the feminization of labour in the flower industry in Naivasha, Kenya. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the significance of the structural characteristics on the gender division of labour ... -
Refugees and inter-state conflicts in Eastern Africa; 1960-1995
(Department of government, 1996)Conflict between and among states is an important characteristic of interstate relations. Usually the consequences of inter-state conflicts are often very costly. For this reason, states in the international system have ... -
Effects of conflict on women: A case of Sudanese women in diaspora (1990 - 2005)
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, 2006)Women are not strangers to conflict. They have witnessed the direct impact of conflict on their families, friends and the community. Women have been abducted, raped in camps, forced into prostitution, gang raped and ... -
Private investment and economic growth in Kenya an empirical investigation: 1980 - 2002
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2003-08)Private investment in Kenya has been identified to be moving on a downward trend since the 1980 's and the main goal of the study was to utilise time series data to analyse the extent to which private investment contributed ... -
Job satisfaction as a function of cultural beliefs, expectations and goals: a study of employees of foreign owned firms in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2001)The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, a conceptual framework was developed to link cultural beliefs, expectations, personal goals and job satisfaction of the employees working in foreign-owned firms in Kenya. ...
