Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The challenge of economic aspects of globalization for the african state:A case study of Uganda
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2007)The term globalization defies definition. Whereas some see it as a social process, others see it as purely an economic process. It might be more useful to regard it as encompassing economic, political and ... -
Human Adaptive Strategies in Eastern Lake Turkana Region During the Holocene Period
(2003-10)The reconstruction of past human behavioral patterns from material remains recovered from archaeological record is one of the major goals of archaeology. It is recognized that these patterns of human behavior are the ... -
A case of the indirect costs of free primary education and its impact to the achievement of universal free primary education in Matungulu division, Machakos district
(Department of Education, 2009)The thrust of this research project was an investigation into the hidden costs embedded in the current Free Primary Education and their implication in the implementation process of this programme in public primary schools; ... -
From conflictive to cooperative interaction: a study in Kenya-China relations. 1963-1991
(1993)A look at relations between any two countries shows that international interaction is characterized by both conflict and cooperation. This has been true of the relations between Kenya and China. In this study, we were ... -
The history of Banyarwanda refugees in Uganda
(2001-10)This study is a reconstruction of the history of the Banyarwanda Tutsi refugees who fled to Uganda between 1960 and 1990 due to the ethnic discrimination. persecution and political instability during Rwanda's post-colonial ... -
Ethical issues in Hiv/Aids Prevention
(Department of Philosophy, 2008)HIV/AIDS has been a challenge to the human race since it was officially identified as a killer condition! disease in the 1980s. It being a killer disease/condition and its very common mode of transmission (sexual) and ... -
The role of corporate communication is in image building: a case study of Safaricom limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009)The study was a descriptive study whose objectives were to determine the extent to which Safaricom's public relations activities are known and appreciated by customers and to determine the significance of advertising in ... -
Wife battering and its impact on the nuclear family: A case study of Nairobi province
(Department of Sociology, 2005)This study sought to explore, " Wife battering and its impact on the Nuclear Family: A case study of Nairobi Province." The interest to carry out this research was prompted by the fact that domestic violence, specifically ... -
The role of kenyan print media in conflict situation: A case study of how the Nation Newspapers covered the inter-ethnic clashes in Rift Valley province during the period January, 1 to June 30, 1992 general elections year
(SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION, 2009)Until the process to restore democracy to Africa under multi-party gained momentum Africa leaders claimed infallibility, weakened parliament and suppressed their subjects. Even the slightest criticism was viewed as subversive. ... -
A critical analysis of the role of children in armed conflict. A case study of Southern Sudan (2002-2005)
(University of NairobiInstitue of Diplomacy & International Studies (IDIS), 2008)Participation of children in armed conflict in Kajo Keji County has been an issue of major concern. Children as young as eight years were recruited in the army. The recruitment was either voluntary or forced. This ... -
The role of crisis communication in mitigating \mobitelea saga \ in Safaricom IPO.
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009)This project represents empirical facts on the relationship between crisis communication strategies, their effect on a successful Initial Public Offer (IPO) and discourses about perception attitude and knowledge levels ... -
A study of the challenges facing the implementation of performance contracting in the teaching profession in Kenya.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2008)The main aim of this study was to undertake an analysis of challenges facing the implementation of performance contracts in the teaching profession in Kenya. This was a descriptive study based on a sample of 23 key ... -
Environmental degradation
(Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, 2002)As the awareness of the environmental crisis has increased, numerous scholars, environmentalists and other vocal groups have stood to defend the environment. In the meantime, much of the onus of responsibility for ... -
The provision of foster care to orphaned children in Kibera slums in Kenya
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2006)Globally,more than 13 million children under 15years of age have lost one or both parents. In Kenya,there are approximately 1.78 million orphans. In a situation where 56.1% of the foster care providers live below the ... -
An Analysis of Structural Conflict and Conflict Management in the Great Lakes Region: a Case Study of Rwanda - 1990-2005
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2007)This is a study of structural conflict that bedevilled the Rwandan society from the colonial era, and later fuelled by the post- independence political elite since 1959 up until early 1990s. This study examines the ... -
Factors affecting enrollment and participation of pupils in rural public primary schools in central division, Narok district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Humanities and Social Studies, 2008)This study was a descriptive survey of the enrollment and participation of pupils in rural public primary schools in Central Division, Narok District. The study had five objectives. The purpose of the study was to investigate ... -
Technological advancement and environmental conservation:Paradoxes and some solutions
(Department of Philosophy, 2001)For the past two centuries since the advent of industrial revolution, man has tremendously improved his scientific and technological knowledge with the aim of promoting his quality of life. However, some of our technological ... -
Kenya certificate of primary education results in Nairobi. A case study of low income catchment area of public primary schools in rural Dagoretti constituency.
(Project planning and Management, 2008)The study attempted to investigate and analyze Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination results in Nairobi. A case study of low income catchment area of public primary schools in rural Dagoretti Constituency. Five key ... -
Human rights in work places: a case study of women workers in the export processing zones of Kenya
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2007)Kenya is one of Africa's largest producers of garments and apparel, a sector of industry that is currently undergoing tremendous expansion. In large part, this recent growth has been largely fueled by United States ... -
Setting the Agenda for Conflict: Newspaper framing of referendum campaigns on the proposed constitution in referendum campaigns on the proposed constitution in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Journalism, 2006)Campaigns for the 2005 referendum on the proposed new constitution in Kenya was marked by violence, acrimony and claims of media bias. This study set out to investigate those claims and to establish whether the media ...
