Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A study of some Asian converts to christianity in Kenya With particular reference to their response to christian evangelistic efforts: a case study of those residing in Nairobi
(Department of religious studies, 1997)This study set out to establish the extent to which Christian evangelisation has influenced the Asian community in Kenya. The Asian community has for long remained largely unpenetrated by Christian evangelisation, not ... -
The role of youth polytechnics in rural development: the case of Bungoma district
(Department of Arts, 1992)Youth Polytechnics, as institutions located mainly in the rural areas, are to enhance and accelerate the process of rural development through the provision of practical entrepreneurial skills to the -rural- youth. These ... -
An assessment of the impact of christian ethics on the Kenyan society with special reference to the Isukha of Kakamega district.
(Department of Arts, 1991)This study was carried out to assess the impact of Christian ethics on the Kenyan society with special reference to the Isukha of Kakamega District. There is a claim that the majority of Kenyans are Christians. Despite ... -
A study of performance of ground charcoal as the Coarse medium in dual media filtration of potable
(Department of civil engineering, 1999)The study investigated the performance of ground charcoal as the coarse medium in dual media filtration of potable water. Filtration tests were carried out on bench scale models to assess the performance of the dual media ... -
Relationship between in door air pollution and acute respiratory infections among children in Uganda
(Department of Arts-Economics, 2004)Evidence from the UDHS 2000/01 data suggests that the prevalence of acute respiratory infection among children below the age of 5 year is 18.33 per cent. Children between the ages 6-35 ... -
The influence of vegetation on the water resources of the Naro Moru catchment A Water Balance Approach
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 1995-09)On the slope West and North of Mt. Kenya, population increase has lead to rapid land use change and increased demand for water resources. In this area, Water resources are limited and fragile. To achieve socio economic ... -
Characteristics of natural family planning users: a case study of Nairobi
(Population Studies and Research Institute (P.S.R.I.), University of Nairobi, 1991)Natural Family Planning (NFP) , which is the core of this study, is a method of birth regulation which does not involve the use of chemicals mechanical gadgets or operations. It involves the use of fertility awareness ... -
Factors affecting the utilization of prenatal care: a case study of Maragua district.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology, 2005-01)Prenatal care is the care and supervision that are grven throughout pregnancy. The objective is accomplished by ascertaining the patients general physical condition at the beginning of pregnancy, advising and supervising ... -
Recycling of plastic wastes in Kenya: A survey
(Department of mechanical engineering, 2001)In this thesis, the researcher presents the findings of a survey on the recycling of plastic wastes in Kenya. The study was carried out between April 2000 and April 2001. The main aim of the study was to find the factors ... -
Symbolism in the drama of John m. Ruganda.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1990-08)This study begins with a personal literary biography of the playwright, John M. Ruganda. It is established that his dramatic style is dominated by symbolism, and that his symbols are mainly derived from African ... -
character portrayal in margaret ogola's The river and the source and i swear by Apollo
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, 2004)This project emerges from deep admiration for the writings of many dedicated feminist playwrights, prose writers, poets and even essayists who are not only attuned to their own community's aspirations and social plight ... -
The Journey motif in Edward Brathwaite's The arrivants: a new world trilogy
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, university of Nairobi, 2003-08)This study examines the development of the journey motif in Edward Brathwaite's The Arrivants: A New World Trilogy with a view of ascertaining the poet's use of the journey motif to illustrate themes in the trilogy. The ... -
The influence of socio-culturaland economic factors on health seeking behaviour: the case of measles in children in rarieda division, siaya district'
(University of NairobiDepartment of Anthropology, 1998)This study was designed to investigate the influence of socio-cultural and economic factors on health seeking behaviour in the case of measles in children .• Fieldwork for the study was conducted in Rarieda Division ... -
Access to safe and sustainable domestic water And sanitation services in emerging slums in Kenya;
(Department of Sociology, 2007)Water and sanitation are key aspects of human development. For poor people, access to water and sanitation is a pre-requisite to achieving a minimum standard of health and undertaking productive activities. Although there ... -
Indigenous hedges among small scale farmers: analysis of socio-cultural factors influencing technology in western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology and Social Work, 1999)This Thesis is an exploratory study aiming at characterizing and examining indigenous hedges, which is one of the indigenous agroforestry technologies most widespread on the internal and external boundaries of cropfields ... -
A water quality, biodiversity assessment and community perception analysis of Rungiri reservoir, Kikuyu Kenya.
(2013-05-04)The occurrence of the Limuru Trachyte in the Kikuyu area of Kiambu District to the north west of Nairobi has led to a lot of rock excavation for building and construction of houses and graveling material for road ... -
Analysis of the impact of health expenditures on key health indicators in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2005-09)This research paper analyses the impact of health expenditures on key health indicators in Kenya over the period 1975-2004. The study estimates the aggregate health production function. T he variables used a re government ... -
Philosophy of mathematics and its pedagogical implications.
(university of nairobiDepartment of philosophy, 1998)In this study, we have undertaken to analyse the extent to which 'mathematical language' is appropriate for pedagogic communication of the structure of mathematics, given that its symbolic - representational form and ... -
HIV/AIDS risk perception and responsive behavior among university of Nairobi medical students.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology and Social Work, 2008-11)The National development plan (1997-200 1) proclaims HIV/AIDS as the most important health challenge that Kenya has faced in its post independence history. It is the only known health problem that has the potential to ... -
Determinants of water accessibility in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2005-09)The study examines the determinants of safe water accessibility in Kenya. Cross sectional data analysis technique is used with a sample of 41 districts for the year 2000. The safe water access model is estimated by the ...
