Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A study of secondary school head-teachers' attitudes towards guidance and counseling programme in Meru central district
(1999)The main purpose of the study was to determine secondary school headteachers' attitude towards guidance and counselling programme; a pupil personnel service. The study also sought to determine the importance of guidance ... -
Language and diplomacy: a critical analysis of the role of language in diplomacy
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2001)The interest into the 'mysteries and myths' of diplomacy are the roots on which this study has developed. The interests into this area of study were necessitated by the different interpretations ... -
Conflict and Cooperation: Antecedents of Kenya - Uganda relations, 1964 - 1990
(Department of Government, 1991)This thesis exa.ines the nature of inter-state relations between Kenya and Uganda. The core premise of the investigation is that despite continuous confl i cts between the two count ries , cooper ation has ... -
Regional welfare and income distribution in Kenya: A new approach to the measurement of wellbeing
(School of Economics, 2008)The income distribution of a region is a summary measure of many social processes and is directly associated with a region's level of welfare. This notwithstanding, regional welfare has been conventionally measured only ... -
State responses to international terrorism: a case study of the us and the war against terror (2001 - 2004)
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2004)During the Cold War, containment of communism provided the raison d'etre in all US foreign policy initiatives. Yet, with the collapse of the Soviet bloc, the US now finds itself faced with new and even ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Dimensions of illegal Migration from West Africa to Europe in the Post-Cold War Era
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2006)The study sets out to examine the phenomenon of illegal migration from West Africa to Europe and how the flow can be reduced. It is seen in the context of the historical and political evolution of African societies and ... -
A critical analysis of the role of international humanitarian law in protecting civilians in internal armed conflicts: a case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996-2005.
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2007)This study analyses the concept of non-combatant immunity in an internal conflict as provided for in International Humanitarian Law and utilizes the Democratic Republic of Congo as the case study. The ... -
Factors influencing information channel preferences in accessing educational materials by high school teachers: a case study of Keiyo district Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Humanities and Social Studies, 2006)This study explored some of the factors which influence information channel preferences for accessing educational materials among secondary school teachers in Keiyo district of Kenya. The study was mainly informed by the ... -
The impact of behavior change communication in reduction of corruption in the public service in Kenya: a knowledge,attitudes and practices (kap)survey
(University of NairobiMass Communication, 2008)This study was conducted to examine the impact of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) ,initiatives in reduction of corruption in the public sector in Kenya. The study hence investigated the current communication situation ... -
The effects of foreign direct investment (fdi) in Sub-Saharan Africa:a case study of China's direct investment to Kenya (2000-2006) direct investment to kenya (2000-2006)
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2008)The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of FOI from China on the Kenya economy. FOI, in recent years, has attracted a lot of attention as one of the economic growth drivers. Both developed and developing ... -
Solid waste management in Westlands suburb of Nairobi: a comparison between private and city council garbage management services
(University of NairobiDepartment of geography and environmental studies, 2003-08)This study focused on Solid Waste Management in the Westlands suburb of Nairobi and more specifically on the generation of both commercial and domestic waste in Westlands and the interval of collection by both private ... -
Students' Attitudes Towards Guidance and Counseling in Public Secondary Schools
(University of Nairobi,Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 2005-01)Guidance and counseling has emerged as an essential component in the educational system. Due to economic and social changes which have resulted in the weakening of the structures of the traditional societies, boys and ... -
The Role of Track One Diplomacy in Conflict Resolution: a Case Study of the Somali Civil War, 1991 - 2000
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2003)The main thrust of this study is to analyze the role played by official diplomacy resolution in the Somali conflict that has been raging for over a decade. To accomplish its objective, the ... -
Home-based care for patients with HIV/Aids:A case study of east and west Karachuonyo divisions of Rachuonyo District, Kenya.
(Department of Sociology, 2002)This study investigated HBC for PWHA in Rachuonyo District in Kenya. The main objective was acceptability of HBC for PWHA. It focussed on 40 PWHA and 38 caregivers in Karachuonyo who were systematically sampled and ... -
Hospital waste management in Nairobi City
(University of NairobiDepartment of geography and environmental studies, 2005-11)The study aims at examining waste management systems in health facilities within Nairobi city. To study these systems, specific attention has been focussed on the types of wastes generated, collection and disposal methods ... -
Management of foreign policy and diplomatic service: a critical appraisal of diplomatic training in Kenya
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2005)This project was conceptualized to throw light in the management of the Foreign Service with specific focus to Training of Foreign Service Officers in Kenya since Independence. The thrust is intended to ... -
The impact of military training activities on the ecosystem: A case study of archers' post, Samburu district 1963-2003
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2006)The impact of military training activities on the ecosystem has been a subject of wide-ranging debates both in the public arena and in the academic fraternity. Ever since Kenya's attainment of independence in 1963 the ... -
Consolidating multiple regional blocs
(Institute of Diplomacy & International Studies (IDIS), 2005-11)The renewed purpose by African leaders to press forward with Pan-Africanism and to reactivate and rejuvenate African partnership both intra and global is of tremendous historic and economic significance. This study has ... -
.Political and economic factors as determinants on Inter State- Relations: a case study of Kenya and Tanzania, 1964-1988
(Department Of Government, 1997)It was the changing relations between Kenya and Tanzania over the years that stimulated this research. The former members of the East African Community had formed ideal partners, having shared colonial backqround. ... -
The determinants of growth and development of kenya's insurance industry(1974-2004)
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)Kenya's insurance industry has been undergoing extremcly List growth since independence. This research paper examines the determinants of Kenya's insurance development measured by total premium volume. Several independent ...
