Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Housing in Kisumu town: A geographical study of demand, supply and policy
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1984)Shelter is a chief basic societal need, and therefore accessibility to decent rural and urban housing by a country's population is an important aspect of socioeconomic development as it is positively correlated with labour ... -
The road network in the Mombasa municipal area: A spatial analysis of its effects on land values, population density and travel patterns
(1982)Few studies exist that show the relationship between urban transportation and urban structure in the developing world. As the developing countries become rapidly urbanized, there is growing need for adequate planning for ... -
Determinants of women groups performince and their implication for rural development planning: A study of Sirisia division in Bungoma district
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1987)It is the central thesis of this study that social and economic factors are the major determinants of the performance of women groups in rural Kenya. Data from Sirisia Division, a rural area in Bungoma District in Western ... -
The nature and participation of community leaders in development
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1987)Kenya's recent development planning process has emphasized on the participation of Kenyans in the nation's development process. This is to be attained through the District Focus Strategy for Rural Development policy, which ... -
Incentives for Increasing the Production of Foodcrops Among Small Scale Farmers: a Case Study of Siaya Districtca
(Depatment of Economics, University of Nairobi, 1988)There has been increasing concern over the food requirements for the country due to the rapid population increase. This is reflected in the various policy measures taken by the government to increase food production and ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by kenya Commercial bank limited in retail banking
(School of Business, 2012)Over the years there have been changes in the Kenyan economy and banks have not been spared from the impact of these changes. The aim of this study was to establish strategies used by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to gain ... -
Towards effective regulation of sea based transboundary movement of nuclear wastes.
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2010)We live in a world that is continuously aware of the risk posed by global warming. Fuel sources that emit carbon dioxide and other green house gases are critically viewed. There is a growing demand to "go-green" in ... -
The manufacture and importation of Handtools and cutlery in Kenya
(Depatment of Economics, University of Nairobi, 1985)The domestic manufacture of handtools and cutlery in Kenya dates back to the 1950s. Whereas the manufacture of handtools has grown steadily, investment in cutlery has lagged almost completely. This study investigates the ... -
Political conflict in African regional organizations: The case of Kenya's implementation of the protocol on the 'rules of origin' in the preferential trade area (PTA) for Eastern and Southern Africa
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1989)Using the Realist approach to the study of international politics, this discourse attempts to explain the root cause of conflict in African regional organisations. It proceed from the theoretical proposition that conflict ... -
"Dancing with the wolves" A critical examination of the increased role of the non-governmental organisations (ngos) in multilateral trade negotiations and institutions; their agenda and the interests of the poor countries.
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2006)International and local organizations all have the power to affect the lives of millions of people around the world. Both the governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have long had influence above and ... -
The impact of the present population growth rates on health expenditures in Kenya
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1985)Kenya has had an increasing population growth rate. At independence, the population growth rate was estimated to be 3.2 percent per annum, which rose to 3.8 percent per annum as recorded in the Kenya Fertility Survey of ... -
A study of fecal coli form removal in Dandora waste stabilization ponds
(1989-09)The study investigates fecal coli form removal both in laboratory and full scale waste stabilization ponds. Although it is widely recognized that waste stabilization ponds are very effective in fecal bacterial removal, ... -
The implementation of public building projects: A case study of ministry of works, housing and physical planning
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1986)The construction of buildings and other related infra-structural facilities has been identified as one of the means through which the Government of Kenya can realize its objectives, i.e. to alleviate poverty, create enough ... -
Factors associated with health seeking behavior in a two way health delivery system (modern publicly sponsored health services and traditional African health services), among the Banyala of Kakamega district
(1989)This study is about factors associated with health seeking behavior in a two way health delivery system (modern publicly sponsored health services and traditional African medicine), among the Banyala of Kakamega district. ... -
The Socio-economic Factors Related to Khat Use and Abuse in Garissa (Kenya)
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1985)The subject of this study was Catha edulis (Forsk), or Khat as it is popularly known. Khat is a plant that is widely used as a stimulant drug in many parts of Eastern Africa and the Middle East. Khat is a controversial ... -
The role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS) in the rehabilitation of street children in Nairobi
(1998-09)This study is about Undugu Society of Kenya, a local NGO in the rehabilitation of street children in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a descriptive investigation covering the history of the establishment, the characteristics of the ... -
Assessing the Effectiveness and Independence of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights: 2003-2010
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2011)Basic human rights under Kenyan law are specified in chapter IV of the new Constitution I. Contravention or denial of such rights constitutes a violation enforceable primarily through the High Court of Kenya'. Prior ... -
Home environment and adolescent maladjustment: The implications for the school counsellor
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1980)An investigation was carried out among Kenyan Secondary School pupils in Nairobi Province with the aim of examining the relationship between home environment and adolescent maladjustment in school. Maladjustment was ... -
Unemployment of educated youth in rural Kenya: a study of unemployed form four leavers in Murang'a district
(1987)The study explores the much-debated problem of unemployment in Kenya. It focuses on employed and unemployed form four leavers in Murang'a District who were the interviewees. The study mainly attempts to generate knowledge ... -
State and International Capital in Agro-industrial development: The case of Muhoroni Sugar Settlement Scheme, 1960-1980
(1981)Using Muhoroni Sugar Settlement Scheme as a single case study, we have attempted in this thesis to inquire into the socio-economic and political consequences of the interaction between state and international capital and ...
