Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of compliance to sustainable development on mining activities in Tanzania: A case study of Kahama District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper is based on the findings of a study undertaken to assess the compliance to sustainable development on mining activities in Kahama District. The study aimed at investigating how Buzwagi and Bulyanhulu mining ... -
Infrastructural development using stabilized soil blocks as a tool for climate change mitigation and sustainable development in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malawi has embarked on an economic growth strategy in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals by year 2015.In its strategic plans; infrastructure development has been marked as one important factor for achievement ... -
Effects of soil erosion on sediment dynamics, food security and rural poverty in Makueni District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Makueni District has experienced low crop production per unit area despite increased hectarage under crop production. The district relies heavily on farming for food and income generating activities for the households. However, ... -
Effects of socio - economic factors on food security situation in Kenyan dry lands ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper is based on a study carried out in 2011 to examine the effects of socio-economic factors on food security situation in the Kenyan dry lands ecosystem using Tseikuru division as case study. Using a wide palette ... -
Comparative Analysis of Competitive Strategy Implementation
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This paper presents research findings on Competitive Strategy Implementation which compared the levels of strategy implementation achieved by different generic strategy groups, comprising firms inclined towards low cost ... -
The State of Kenyan Historiography: Its Genesis, Evolution and Future Challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The writing of history as academic discipline in Kenya is relatively very recent. This is however not to deny its invaluable antecedents characterized by oral histories as well as written accounts. This paper thus provides ... -
Economic burden of malaria in six countries of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Economic burden studies are important for use in advocating with Ministries of Finance and donors for increased investments in public health problems such as malaria. In September 2001, the authors convened a workshop ... -
Voicing Seoul Metropolis: the other side of urbanization in Korea
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Students’ perceived challenges in an online collaborative learning environment: A case of higher learning institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)Earlier forms of distance education were characterized by minimal social interaction like correspondence, television, video and radio. However, the World Wide Web (WWW) and online learning introduced the opportunity for ... -
Poverty and health care demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background There is a wide range of actions an individual could take when sick or injured such as self–care, consulting a traditional healer, or seeking treatment from a private or public health care facility. The ... -
Contribution of local authority transfer fund to debt reduction in Kenyan local authorities
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Debt can be rewarding in cases of moderate use, but can be disastrous in cases of imprudence. Excessive debt has been a key challenge to Kenyan local authorities, constraining service delivery and undermining financial ... -
Adult Crying
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Adult crying has always been a contentious issue among all adults. Is it right for an adult to cry? How will people take an adult who cries often? What are the reactions when you spot an adult crying? These are some of the ... -
Customer service skills for corporate communication: a case study of ken call EPZ Ltd.
(2014)Customer service is a key component in the success of any organization. However, gaps abound in the execution of this important service such that the organization’s progress is frustrated. A review of relevant current ... -
Climate Finance: Fears and Hopes for Developing Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This article looks at the current climate finance architecture and its impact on developing countries climate change responses. The primary aim is to capture the contradictions that exist in the climate finance architecture ... -
Language games and language teaching in Kenya: the case of Kiswahili in lower school
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Many experienced textbook and methodology manuals writers have argued that games are not just time-filling activities but have a great educational value. W. R. Lee holds that most language games make learners use the ...
