Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Optimisation of chemicals used in coagulation flocculation process
(1993)An investigation into the optimisation of chemicals used in coagulation-flocculation process in the Sabaki Water Works has been carried out. The theoretical part of the study was devoted to a survey of basic coagulation ... -
A study of students' attitudes towards HIV/AIDS pandemic in public secondary schools in Kikuyu division.
(University of NairobiDepartment of of Education, 2004)The main aim of the study of this study was to investigate the students attitudes towards HIV/AIDS pandemic in Kikuyu division. Specifically the study investigated whether there were significant differences in attitude ... -
HIV/AIDS and the development of the micro and small enterprise sector in Nairobi
(Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi, 2004)Over 25 million workers worldwide are infected with HIV, and millions more are affected by the epidemic. The epidemic cuts the supply of labour, with a resulting loss of skills, training and experience. At the same time, ... -
The effects of hiv/aids related discrimination on people living with hiv/aids: a case of Nairobi District
(Department of sociology, 2007)The purpose of this study is to demystify stigma and discrimination by identifying the challenges it poses to PL WHAs in society. In this regard, the study sought to identify the effects of HIV IAIDS related ... -
Communication in health: an evaluation of malaria communication strategies in Nyamira district
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2006)Malaria is one of the most devastating diseases in Africa, and the World Health Organisation estimates that there are 396 million episodes of malaria every year. The deaths of Malaria are used as an indicator of the ... -
Human response to fire occurrences at household and community levels in informal settlements in Nairobi: - a case study of Mukuru Slums
(Department of sociology, 2007)Fire disasters are a common occurrence in the capital city of Kenya- Nairobi. The study was therefore set out to understand human response to fire occurrences at household and community levels in informal settlements in ... -
The Effects of Globalization on Health: A Case Study of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Referral Healthcare Services
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, 2008)The emergence of globalization has cultivated an international consensus that without economic development; it is very unlikely that a country may realize social or political development. It is equally important to note ... -
HIV/AIDS infection risk awareness and its impact on behaviour change among the rural youth in central division of Kitui district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, 2008-10)HIV/AIDS continues to be a major challenge to our socio-economic development. Since the first case was diagonised in Kenya in 1984, it is estimated that over 1.5 million people have died due to AIDS-related illnesses, ... -
Utilization of maternal health care services in Kenya: A Case of Meru North District
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 2003-07)This study investigates the factors influencing the utilization of maternal health care services in Meru North District, Kenya. In this regard it addresses the following specific research objectives: First, to find out ... -
The Impact of Socio-cultural Factors on the Nutritional Status of Children in Baringo District
(University of NairobiDepartment of sociology, 1995)This is a study on the impact of socio-cultural factors on child nutritional status. The main objective was to investigate the impact of some socio-cultural factors on child nutritional status. These and many other ... -
Some ecological aspects bio-economic values and human impact on a tropical papyrus wetland ewaso Narok samp Laikipia District Kenya
(Department of Geography, University of Nairobi, 1994)Ewaso Narok swamp is a papyrus riverine wetland located in the semi-arid Laikipia District, in eco-climatic zone four. It is located at the confluence of the Engare Narok and Pesi rivers. The surrounding area is dominated ... -
Lexical expansion in kiswahili:A study of strategies in corpus development
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 1990)The present; study investigates Lexical expansion in kiswahili. Chapter 1 is a general introduction to the study. Chapters 2 through 4 form the core of study . Chapter 2 is a review of the established strategies of ... -
Application of operational research / management science in manufacturing companies in Kenya
(Department of Business Administration, 1999)This study analysed the extent of usage of Operational Research / Management Science techniques in manufacturing organizations, specifically those in Nairobi. Among other things, the study explored the reasons behind the ... -
Teacher related factors that influence students academic performance in mathematics in public day secondary schools in Kikuyu division
(Faculty of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004)Performance in mathematics at all levels is dependent on a host of factors. This study set out to determine the teacher factors that influence Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mathematics performance in ... -
Failure Rates of Various Contraceptives as Evidenced in the 1989 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey
(University of NairobiFaculty of Education, University of Nairobi, 1992)contraceptive Failure has been and still is a big problem in family planning in Kenya. Ferti1ity control which depends on contraceptive use in family planning has not been fully successful because of large scale failure. ... -
The socio-economic effects of sugarcane farming on smallholders in North Bunyala, Kakamega
(University of NairobiInstitute of African studies, 1994)This study examines the effects of small scale sugarcane farming on the socio-cultural and economic statuses of the people of North Bunyala. The introduction of sugarcane farming among small scale farmers in the area ... -
A study of the relationship between the form, functions and figurative meaning of Kisamia proverbs
(Faculty of arts, 2004)This study deals with the relationship that exists between the form, functions and figurative meaning of Kisamia proverbs. The research has the following objectives: to show how the figurative meaning of Kisamia proverbs ... -
Vibration of rectangular and circular plates: The effect of a concentrated mass.
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1993)The problem of vibration of plates loaded with a concentrated mass has not been extensively studied. In this study therefore, the free vibration and harmonically forced vibration of rectangular and circular thin plates ... -
patterns of access to home - based care programmes for people living with hiv /and aids (plhiv):a study of peri- urban settlements in kisumu district, kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of sociology and socialwork, 2008)This study sought to understand the patterns of access to home-based care programmes, among people living with HIV and AIDS in Kisumu District, specifically: to study the nature and process of home-based care programmes; ... -
The impact of early childhood education (ECD) health and nutrition policy component. a case study of ecd centres in Mukuru Slum Nairobi
(Department of sociology, 2008)Children make up about 50% of the total population in Kenya, but suffer varying but significant degrees of ill health nutritional deficiencies and mobility which unequivocally impede effective ...
