Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Public health problems in Mombasa district: A case study on sewage management
(2002-04)This study presents the public health problems of concern in Mombasa District through a case study on sewage management, where urbanization has increased the demand for infrastructure and services. The population has ... -
Investigation Into the Contentious Issues in the Proposed Kenya Media Bill
(University of Nairobi,School of Journalism;, 2007)This study sought to establish the contentious issues in the proposed Media Bill that has elicited such an intense debate countrywide. The earlier introduction of the process bill by Attorney General Amos Wake undeniably ... -
Coverage of education issues in Kenya's print media: a case of two Kenyan dailies.
(School of Journalism; University of Nairobi, 2008-11)The provision of quality education and training to all Kenyans is fundamental to the success of the government's overall strategy. In a road map to development status, the government in its Vision 2030, cited education ... -
An assessment of library user education programmes among undergraduate students in kenyan universities with particular reference to University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University libraries
(University of Nairobi,School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2006-07)This study sought to assess library user-education programmes among undergraduatuate students in Kenyan Universities with particular reference to University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University Libraries. The study was ... -
The role of faith-based non-governmental organizations (NGOS) in environment conservation.
(Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, 2002)Environmental concerns presently represent a global interest, a question of life and death of humankind and the whole planetary system. The present study is an attempt to investigate the role played by Faith-based ... -
Supplier induced demand : A case study of caesarian delivery in private and private and public hospitals in Nairobi
(School of Economics, 2003-09)The study investigated supplier-induced demand for caesarian birth, relying on household and hospital data. A household survey was carried out in Nairobi city in which 189 women who had delivered during the last 10 years ... -
Alcohol abuse among the household heads and its effects on the family: a study of Kalawani location, Mbooni district.
(Department of Sociology ( Counselling); University of Nairobi, 2008-11)The study looked at the effects of alcohol abuse by the house head on the family institution. Alcohol- abuse is irresponsible drinking where one drinks at the expense of his health or discharging his duties. The aim of ... -
Environmental determinants of child mortality in Kenya
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)This study focused on the determinants of infant and child mortality in Kenya. The study specifically examined how infant and child mortality is related to the household's environmental and socieconomic characteristics, ... -
The impact of external debts and debt service payments on private investment in Kenya 1970 - 2000
(School of Economics, 2002-09)Private investment remains not only a cornerstone but also an engine for renewed and sustainable economic growth. However, of late, the private investment rate in Kenya has declined. One of the possible causes for this ... -
Re-positioning Public Relations: the Relevance and Future of Public Relations in Organizational Management in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2007-11)Public relations can often be seen as an extension of other organizational departments. It is subsequently forced into playing technical function roles such as publicity and marketing because of it. Professionals in the ... -
Impact of health insurance on health care utilization: Case study of Nairobi province, Kenya.
(Depatment of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2004)This paper uses data from "The Kenya National Health Accounts, Household Health expenditure and Utilization Survey, 2003."- Ministry of Health, to examine the impact of health insurance on health care utilization in ... -
Finance-growth nexus in Kenya
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2004-09)Financial institutions by collecting and analyzing information from many potential Investors, channel invertible funds to the investment activities that yield the highest returns and this allows the projects to be undertaken ... -
Impact of interest rate liberalization on sectoral growth in Kenya- A panel study
(Depatment of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study empirically analyzes the impact of interest rate liberalization on economic growth in Kenya through its influence on sectoral performance and it also identifies policies that must accompany interest rate ... -
Interest rate spread in Uganda - An empirical investigation
(School of Economics, 2001-08)Interest rate spread is one of the measures of financial sector efficiency. With an end to financial repression on the one hand and interest rate liberalisation on the other, the spread is expected to narrow down. In ... -
Technical Efficiency in Sugar Processing
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2001-08)The structural adjustment programs (SAPs) have been operational in Kenya from early 1980's. With their market-determined prices, they are supposed to address prevalent economic distortions and inefficiency in various sectors ... -
The Socio-economic Effects of the Rural Electrificationprogramme: a Case Study of Kandara Location in Maragua District, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005-11)The study evaluated the socio-economic effects of the Rural Electrification Programme. This is because the programme had sparked a lot of debate since it was began. Two extreme positions emerged from these debates. Some ... -
Print media content for children a critical assessment of its effects: a case study of Sunday Nation and Sunday Standard
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2007-11)In Kenya, there is a growing concern about the role and impact of the media in the lives of children that continues to pester parents, teachers, policy makers, media professionals and other stakeholders. The main issue ... -
A cost-benefit analysis of farming in forest land: A case of shamba system in Dundori, Nakuru district
(Depatment of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study examines the benefits and costs of farming in forestland in Dundori forest, Nakuru district, Kenya. There are several arguments for and against the practice of the Shamba System, this study sought to throw ... -
The role of health in economic growth in Kenya
(School of Economics, 2006-07)Good health produces healthy people capable of participating in economic, social and political development of a country. Better health improves labour productivity as it reduces production losses caused by worker illness ... -
Internets potential for interactivity: an exploratory study of the three mainstream online newspapers in Kenya
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2005-02)Studies on the level of interactivity of Kenyan online newspapers are not available.Hence there is need for descriptive studies of the current situation of the interactive level of the online editions of the Kenyan ...
