Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The role of the church in the rehabilitation of street children with special reference to Nairobi area an ecumenical perspective
(Department of Arts-Religious studies, 1990)This study set out to investigate what the Church was doing to eradicate the problem of street children in Kenya. It was found out that no other study had been done on the subject. It was argued that the Church was part ... -
Factors affecting child survival in Asego Division, Homa Bay District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1999)The study focuses on the identification of factors which affect child survival in Asego Division, Homa-Bay District, Nyanza Province. In 1979, child mortality was highest in Nyanza Province and CoastProvince, the rates ... -
Spatial Distribution and Settlement Systems: a Case Study of the South Western Kenya Stone Structures
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1994)The stone structure Sites in South Western Kenya (SWK) Lake Victoria region mark points where early immigrants to the region settled. This work provides an interpretation of their location in space and distribution pattern ... -
Karatina: economic changes and their impact on the economic activities of Mathira Division, Nyeri District, Kenya, 1902-1963
(Department of Arts, 1991)This study 5hows that the growth of Karatina was due to two main factors - its location in an agriculturally productive area as well as on the Thika-Nanyuki railway line. In addition, it illustrates that, ... -
An evaluation of social network ties and informal leadership structure in central division of Laikipia district
(Institute of Anthropology, Gender & African Studies, University of Nairobi, 1995-10)This was a descriptive study which sought to understand the process of building social ties and communities in planned settlements. The work, therefore, is a documentation, description and analysis of the results of ... -
The philosophy and ethics concerning death and disposal of the dead among the Maasai
(Department of Philosophy, 1994)This study attempts to understand and formulate formalize able and ethical rational criteria that surround death and the disposal of the dead in general, and, in particular" among the Maasai ... -
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Solar Energy Technology in Katulani Sub-Location, Kitui District.
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2004)This study is undertaken to establish the real factors that inhibit the adoption of solar technology in Katulani Sub-Location. As with most renewable energy system, there are initial costs involved, which make setting projects ... -
The matatu mode of public transportation in the municipality of Kisumu, Kenya
(Department of Geography, University of Nairobi, 1998)This study has examined the nature of urban public transport in the MoK as it relates to matatu transport in the (MoK). It begins by describing the growth and origin of the MoK's public transport system by illustrating ... -
Philosophic sagacity in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1988)This thesis is made up of seven chapters. The first chapter is on Literature Review and Methodology. There, the texts and other academic references used on the production of this thesis are clearly indicated. Besides, ... -
Intercensal net migration in Kenya: Application of the national growth rate method
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Population Studies, 1995-08)This study is an attempt to identify the rate, pattern and direction of intercensal net migration in Kenya for the decades 1969-1979 and 1979-1989. Regional net migration rates have been estimated through the national ... -
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (haart) and Idgh risk sexual behaviour among people living With Hiv/Aids (PLHA) In Busia district
(Department of sociology and social work, 2007)Background: The effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART) scale-up in Africa on sexual risk behaviors and the prevention of new HIV infections remain unknown. Studies from the developed world suggest that prevalence of ... -
A Stylistic Analysis Of Okot P’ Bitek’s Song Of Lawino Song of Ogol and Song of Prisoner
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1992-04)This stuay was inspired by the feeling that crItics of East Afrlcan literature have not given OKot P'Bltek and his works' sufficien attentIon. This I felt was unfortunate because p'Bitek is not only our leadIng poet ... -
Immunization Against Measles: a Study of Some Cultural and Socio-economic Factors in Salawa Sub-location, Baringo District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Arts, 1991)since 1985 many of the world's nations committed themselves to an Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), a strategy through which all children would be immunized. As interna tional organizations and governments turned ... -
Gender discrimination: a philosophical critique of its religious foundation
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1997)This thesis focuses on the perpetuation of gender inequality by five religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism, to show how they impede the success of various attempts to end discrimination against ... -
The role of parliament in foreign policy making process in Kenya 1963-1993
(Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Nairobi, 1995)This study is an attempt to inquire into the role of parliament in foreign-policy making process in Kenya since independence up to 1993. The study proceeds from the premise that Kenya's independence constitution vested ... -
An investigation into the mechanical properties of composite materials reinforced with the locally obtained natural fibres
(Department of Engineering, 1987)This abstract summarizes the results of a research work done by Cyrus Concellor Muthuri Kirima, for a master of science degree thesis entitled "AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS ... -
Determinants of levels and differentials of early childhood mortality in Kenya: "based on Kenya demographic and health survey (KDIIS) - 1989".
(Faculty of Arts, 1992)Several studies have been carried out in Kenya on Infant and child mortality using census and survey data. The census and previoussurveys did not concentrate on the factors that influence infant and child mortality like ... -
The demand for antenatal and obstetric care Services in Nairobi slums
(Department of Economics, 2003)The general performance of Kenya's health sector has been varied, with infant mortality rate increasing from 64 per 1,000 in 1993 to 72 per 1,000 in 1998. It is estimated that 36 per cent of the children die before ... -
The status of the women in Nairobi
(Faculty of Arts, 1981)This study focuses on the Sikh Women of Nairobi. On a wider scale, it adds to our under standing of the Sikh people, who represent a Pariah group, and who until recent1y were not distingujshcc1 by most of the world's ... -
Socio-economic and some demographic factors affecting fertility in Kenya: with special reference to infant-child mortality
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Population Studies, 1989)Fertility determinants has been receiving some attention in the recent past. This is particularly so in countries where the rate of population growth are high.The objective of this study was to look into the factors that ...
