Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The concept of fallibility in the thought of Kwasi Wiredu
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1990)The present research work seeks to offer a descriptive and analytical treatment of the philosophical concept of fallibilism in the thought of Kwasi Wiredu. The general argument is that Kwasi Wiredu is a fallibilist philosopher ... -
The missing links (a novel)
(Department of Literature, 1996)The essence of The Missing Links is rooted in the belief that the family unit is the most ideal human institution in the world, and that it ought to be preserved at all costs. The onus of this preservation rests ... -
A Transportation Study of Kisumu Town With Special Reference to Travel Demand Characteristics
(University of NairobiDepartment of Civil Engineering, 1990-01)Previous travel impact assessments for Kisumu Town, a secondary urban centre in Western Kenya have tended to be localized around places where changes occur, so that rarely is detailed analysis' of transportation information ... -
A Study on the Status and Challenges of the Environmental Audit Process in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of arts, 2008)Environmental degradation as a result of unsustainable use of natural resources is a major issue especially in the developing world. Industries continue to use natural resources for their raw materials and also discharge ... -
The Keiyo of Kenya during the early colonial period
(Faculty of Arts, 1994)This study deals primarily with the manifestation, the magnitude and impact of early colonial onslaught on Keiyo society between 1902 and 1939. The entrenchment of colonialism affected the Keiyo in a very profound ... -
The economic impact of international tourism on the Kenyan economy: a case study of lake Victoria region
(Department of Econimics, University of Nairobi, 1999)Tourism is the phenomena arising out of the joumeys and temporary stays of people travelling for leisure and/or recreation purposes, for business and those attending conferences. Tourists on the other hand are visitors ... -
Justice in the state: the case of Nyerere's philosophy of ujamaa
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Philosophy, 1994-10)This work puts forth ideas of a leading and arguably one of the most famous of African ideologue, Julius K. Nyerere, concerning the foundation of a State based on principles of justice.The research begins with an examination ... -
Small holder household labour allocation in food production: a case study of Ikolomani Division, Kakamega District.
(Department of Arts geography, 1996)This study was based on Ikolomani Division of Kakamega District in Western Kenya. It deals with a rural part of Kenya where the standards of farming are still low and the majority of the farmers ... -
A Literary Investigation Into the Agikuyu Songs of Independence
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1990)During the political saga of colonial days in Kenya, song-texts played an important role in arousing nationalist feelings and political awareness of the ethnic communities in the country. It is our belief, therefore, ... -
The role of women in the administration of the Anglican Church in Uganda, with special reference to Namirembe Diocese
(Department of Arts, 1990)This thesis is a study on the role that women play in the administration of the Anglican Church in uganda, with particular reference to Namirembe diocese. It analyses the participation of women in the church's administration ... -
Optimization of flocculation processes with respect to the physical parameters
(1992)Conventional water treatment usually include coagulationflocculation processes. Flocculation is influenced by several factors, both physical and chemical. The study presents: short notes on coagulation - flocculation ... -
A study of the electrical insulation characteristics of woods locally available in Kenya
(Department of Engineering, 1997)In this study, the electrical insulation characteristics of woods locally available in Kenya were investigated, with the aim of finding out whether- any of the woods could be used for high voltage low frequency insulation ... -
Health seeking behaviour in a rural setting: The case of Ukwala division in Siaya District
(Institute of African studies, 1990)Of late there has been a growing interest in understanding the social aspect of medicine. Research is being conducted-in this area in an attempt to understand how social and cultural factors . affect the health of people. ... -
Smallholder household labour characteristics, its availability and utilization in three settlements of Laikipia District, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts(Anthropology), 1995)This study examined household labour characteristics in smallholder farms in Arid and Semi-Arid areas (ASAL) in Laikipia district. The focus was on the assessment of' the extent to which labour availability is a constraint ... -
The determination of water quality characteristics of runoff' for consecutive storms within Nairobi’s city centre with a view to planning for its proper management
(Department of Arts geography, 1993)This study is on the determination of water quality characteristics of runoff for consecutive storms within Nairobi's city centre with a view to planning for its proper management. The geographical ... -
The Problem of Drought in Kitui District, Kenya: "Contributions of the Catholic Development Unit In Response to the Recurrent Food and Water Shortages"
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology, 1993)The study attempted to unveil the major problems particularly food and water shortages experienced in Kitui District and provide details of what an aid agency, the Catholic Development Unit has been doing to meet these ... -
Kindaruma and Kiambere Dams on Flood Frequency and Risk on River Tana, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Science, 1993)Floods are a pertinent problem whose efforts to solve should consider tangible technical consideration based on fairly accurate flood observations or forecasts. The current study was done in the upper Tana basin which ... -
Determinants of maternal mortality and morbidity in Kenya
(Department of Arts-institute of population studies and research, 1999)The study attempts to examine the demographic, socio-economic and social determinants of maternal mortality and morbidity in Kenya using hospital based information of the Kenya Maternal Mortality ... -
Effects of damming on the sosiani river ecosystem: An environmental impact assessment
(Department of geography, faculty of science of the University of Nairobi, 1998)The aim of this study was to analyze the changes in vegetation mosaic and patterns arising from the construction of the Two River Dam found West of Eldoret Town. To accomplish this, it was necessary to study the behaviour ... -
Factors influencing the expectations of muslim mothers for their daughters' level of educational attainment in Mombasa District
(Institute of Anthropology, Gender & African Studies, 1996)The rnajor objective• of the study was to investigate the relationship between selected social and economic factors of Muslim Mothers and expectations for their daughters' level of educational attainment.The factors included ...
