Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Continuity and change in the OAU/AU;a critical assesment of the African Union as aninstrument for democratic governance in Africa
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2004)Compared to all other regions of the world, Africa is the least developed yet with no clear steps out of the underdevelopment quagmire. This study acknowledges the damage occasioned to Africa by slave trade and the ... -
The role of sub-regional organizations in conflict resolution-a critical assessment of IGAD’s peace process in the Sudan
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies University of Nairobi, 2002)The inception and whole purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the structure and approaches of the IGAD peace initiative on the Sudan, and the issues involved in the conflict, on the performance ... -
A study of the relationship between headteachers' management practices and Kenya Certificate of Secondary education performance in girls' public secondary schools in Migori district
(Department of Education, 2003)This study set out to determine whether a relationship exists between headteachers' management practices and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education performance in girls' public secondary schools in Migori District. The ... -
Literature and society: Maxim Gorky's search for an ultimate ideal for Russian society
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 1997)This thesis is a study of the works of Maxim Gorky written between 1892 and 1906. These works represent the writer's literary efforts prior to the successful proletariat revolution of 1917. The study has three main objectives. ... -
Free primary education in public schools: implications for private primary schools in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 2003)This paper presents findings of a study on the effects of free primary education programme on private primary education in Nairobi and the measures put in place by private primary ... -
The role of migration in the spread of hiv /aids infection among fishermen in Bondo District.
(Department of Arts, 2007)Like all sectors of the Kenyan economy, fisheries sector has not been spared the scourge of HIV and AIDS. The fisher folk have been described as among the 'most vulnerable to HIV infection' but exact prevalence ... -
The Role of Strained Bilateral Relations in Mediation by Sub Regional Organizations. A Case Study of Igad Mediation in the Sudan
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2007)study was to examine the role of strained bilateral relations in mediation The study was to examine the role of strained bilateral relations in mediation regional organizations. A case study ... -
The effects of women leadership styles on the performance of K.C.P.E examination in public primary schools in Limuru division, Kiambu district, kenya
(Department of Education, 2007)The aim of this study was to find out the effects of Women Leadership styles on the performance of KCPE in public primary schools in Limuru Division of Kiambu District. Limuru division is always ranked among the last ... -
The United Nations (UN) politics and its programme of action for africa's economic recovery and development: failure of its implementation in Kenya
(Department of Arts, 2007)This thesis is a study of the United Nations Programme of Action for Africa's Economic Recovery and Development, 1986-90. Its major interest is to probe the factors which may ... -
A study of demand-side electrical energy management techniques applicable in Kenya industrial sector
(Electrical Engineering, 2006)In this study, electrical energy management techniques. applicable in Kenya industrial sector were developed, with the aim of finding ways that can be used to cut down waste in the industries through efficient use of ... -
Colonial Borders and National Security: Case Study Horn of Africa from 1956 to 2005
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2000)This study sets to examine the colonial borders in the Horn of Africa and the implications on National Security. It explores the border formation in pre-colonial times and the conflicts over the borders ... -
Impact of legal framework on integration: a case study of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the African Union (AU)
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2006)The main purpose of this study was to examine the effects of legal framework of the OAU on integration of African states and people. Secondly, the project also set out to determine whether with ... -
Effects of Free Primary Education on Pupils' Participation in Primary Schools in Bumula Division, Bungoma District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education, 2005)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Free Primary Education on pupils' participation in primary schools in Bumula Division, Bungoma District. Specifically the study aimed at accomplishing the following ... -
Core states in regional conflict resolution : a critical analysis of kenya's role in the Southern Sudan peace process'
(Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Nairobi, 2006)This study examines the motivation for Kenya's involvement in the region's conflicts over the years and the role it plays in the management of these conflicts. The study answers key questions that have eluded direct ... -
Metaphysical and epistemological considerations for a relevant education for African development
(Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study has as its main purpose, shedding light on an important issue of educational concern. The issue is the relationship between education and development. Our interest will mainly be focused on a philosophical search ... -
Vowel harmony in Kipsigis:an autosegmental phonology theory
(Department of Arts, 2006)This study is an attempt to make a precise phonological analysis of the Kipsigis vowels to achieve vowel harmony within the paradigm of Autosegrnental Phonology (AP) Theory. Chapter one is an introduction ... -
Evaluation of communication strategies at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2007)The study was a census of all the 18 active stock broking firms which are members of the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Out of the 18 respondents considered, only 12 firms responded contributing to a response rate of 67%. The ... -
Confidentiality and its implications for counselling intervention in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Division
(Department of Arts, 2005)The main objective of this research was to investigate confidentiality and its implication for counselling interventions in public secondary schools in Kikuyu division. The study objectives were: ... -
Globalization, media and culture: the role of the broadcast media in promoting a national identity in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2006)This study was carried out to establish the impact of globalization, on the Kenyan broadcast media and national identity. It attempted to establish on one hand whether the broadcast media content was in anyway influencing ... -
A Glottochronology of Luyia Dialects: Luwanga, Lulogooli and Lubukusu
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 2007)This study set out to establish the time depths of separation of Luwanga, Lubukusu and Lulogooli dialects of Luyia language by a glottochronological analysis. The investigation aims at providing a phonemic ...
