Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A study on the role of communication in conflict resolution: A case study of mega fm radio in gulu district, northern uganda
(University Of NairobiIDIS, 2008)This paper seeks to unravel the role radio has played in conflict resolution in northern Uganda. It touches on Uganda's history tracing the roots of the conflict in the north and describing the present situation. The paper ... -
A critical analysis of the ecological roots of conflict in the horn of Africa: a case study of the sudan (1983 - 2003)
(Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (Idis),, 2008)The study investigated the extent to which environmental or ecological factors. in terms of natural resources scarcity and environmental degradation been a source of conflict in the horn of Africa. The objective was to ... -
Effectiveness of information flows in livestock technologies among small-scale farmers in Kilifi district
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2003)The agricultural sector in Kilifi district has been faced by poor performance due to insufficient rainfall, poor prices, and poor rural access roads. The poor performance is also reflected in the inability of the district ... -
Multiparty democracy and ethnic conflicts in Kenya
(Department of sociology, 2006)The study examined the relationship between the re-introduction of multiparty democracy in Kenya and ethnic conflicts that accompanied the transition from one party to multiparty system in the country. In order ... -
Access to health care by inmates in Kenya: a study of Lang' ata women's prison and Nairobi remand/allocation
(Department of sociology, 2006)The historical background of modem health care services took root from the colonial set up that was common in Africa and other developing countries at the beginning of the century. It was at this stage that sharp divisions ... -
An Investigation Into Some of The Challenges Facing Trade Unions In Kenya: - A Case Study of Bakery, Confectionery, Manufacturing and Allied Workers Union in Nairobi.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2003)This study addressed some of the challenges facing the Trade unions in Kenya. The case study was The Bakery Confectionery and Allied workers Union. Collective Bargaining has been and continues to be part and parcel of ... -
A GIS based methodology for developing a hydraulic network model Case study of Karen, Nairobi Kenya
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008-03)The main aim of every water distribution system is to deliver water to the consumer when it is necessary, in the correct quantity and in accordance with relevant quality standards. Obviously, a mathematical model that ... -
Gender Portrayal in the Mass Media: Analysis of Coverage by Two Newspapers in 2002 Election Campaigns in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Humanities and Social Studies, 2004)This Study focuses on increasing our understanding of the place of mass media in the fight for women's empowerment. There is no doubt that media messages and images are a powerful tool in shaping attitudes, perceptions, ... -
An assessment of water resources, and IWRM strategy in Bahari sub basin, Kilifi district
(Department of Civil Engineering, 2006)The main purpose of this study was to identify water sources in Bahari Sub basin, and determine how they were managed so that they benefit the whole community while preserving the environment for the future generation. ... -
The perceptions of people living with hiv and aids on community home based care
(Department of sociology, 2005)The perceptions of PL WHAs on CHBC may be as important to understand as would be the practical delivery of services targeted at them. There has been a reduction on HIV prevalence, but the ... -
Low income housing in the city of Nairobi: A case study of Kariobangi north slum.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2003)Those interested in urban development recognize that building low income housing do not benefit poor or low-income groups. Kenya, like many other developing Countries often fail to attain the goals and objectives of ... -
Factors Undermining the Effectiveness of Prison Officers in the Rehabilitation of Offenders in Kenya
(Department of sociology, 2008)The problem of crime in Kenya is reported to be worsening and it needs to be addressed in the most effective way especially by the Government of Kenya. The imprisonment approach has continued to be used as a major ... -
Logic and law: the extent of compatibility within philosophical justice
(Department of Philosophy, 1999)An invariant emphasis on the possible prospects (objectivity, efficiency and predictability) of the employment of the logical method in the evaluation of social phenomena implies a state whereby "logical idealism runs ... -
The Influence Of Socio-Cultural Factors On Health Seeking Behaviour: A Study Of Malaria Control In Sameta Division, Kisii District
(Department of sociology, 2002)In Kenya, and specifically Kisii district, malaria is a major health and socio-economic problem as it accounts for over 40% of all morbidity and mortality cases. Hence to improve the quality of life in this area, ... -
Policing human security: Perception of anti-terrorism policing and preparedness in Kenya
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2004)This study deals with security dynamics and the ways in which lives of ordinary persons are affected. Specifically, the study involves policing human-security in urban centers which are targets of international terrorism ... -
Factors contributing to drug abuse in public secondary schools of Miriga Mieru west division, lmenti north (Meru central) district
(Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 2008-09)The general objective of the study was to investigate factors contributing to drug and substance abuse in public secondary schools in Imenti North District. The specific objectives were to identify the type of drugs ... -
Visualizing the spatial-temporal patterns of crime in Nairobi
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007-05)Crime in Kenya is a serious problem with high social and economic costs. Crime is neither unique nor random, but rather tends to be unevenly distributed and has a spatial temporal pattern. Geographic Information Systems ... -
Myths in modern African literature: a case study of Rebeka Njau's works
(2013-04-29)This study is entitled 'Myths in Modem African Literature: A case Study of Rebeka Njau's Works.' It is a critical analysis of how myths function in the literary works of Rebeka Njau. Our thesis starts on the premise that ... -
A vulnerability and capacity assessment: A study of selected plants in Nairobi's industrial area
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2008)This is an exploratory study in which the vulnerability and capacity of selected plants based in Nairobi's industrial area is assessed. The objectives of the study were to identify the awareness level of industrial plant ... -
Small Scale Industries in Rural Areas:a Study of Informal Metal Work Enterprises in Bunyore, Vihiga District
(University of Nairobi,Department of sociology, 2001)This work is about the informal metal work sector, popularly known as the Jua kali sector, in rural areas. The study sought to establish the social characteristics of entrepreneurs ...
