Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Adoption of improved cookstoves in the peri-urban areas of Nairobi: Case of Magina area, Kiambu county, Kenya
(JSEP, 2019)Concerted efforts have been made to enable communication and adoption of improved cookstoves by diverse development organizations in Kenya. However, their adoption remains low. This study sought to examine levels ... -
Sub-National policy readiness as regards the planet’s carrying capacity and environmental sustainability in Kenya
(JSEP, 2019-02-04)The achievement of global sustainable development goals subject to planetary boundaries will mostly be determined at national and at sub-national level as regards contribution to cultures, economies, material ... -
Factors influencing compliance with occupational safety regulations and requirements among artisanal and small-scale miners in central sakwa ward, siaya county
(JSEP, 2019)The paper emanates from a larger study on occupational safety compliance in artisanal and small scale gold mines in Siaya County, Kenya. One of the key objectives of the study was to establish the factors influencing ... -
Woody species composition in upper Tana River floodplain of Kenya: Potential effects of change in flood regimes
(JSEP, 2019-06-25)Floodplains of rivers in semi-arid areas of Africa are important refuge grazing areas and biodiversity spots. However, they are sensitive to changes in flood regimes. Vegetation data were collected in transects to capture ... -
Sustainability and gender implications of peri-urban on-farm conservation of crop resources for food and agriculture
(JSEP, 2019-04-15)Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) which form a large proportion of biological diversity are under threat. Sustainability of such crop resources can only be assured through their ex situ and/or in ... -
Impacts of plant invasive species on local farming communities around Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve, Malawi
(JSEP, 2019-04-15)This paper sought to examine the impacts of plant invasive species on communities living around the Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve (MMFR). 30 respondents were selected using systematic sampling from five villages around ... -
Some socio-economic drivers of agroforestry adoption in Temiyotta Location, Nakuru County, Kenya.
(JSEP, 2019-08-20)This paper provides empirical evidence of some socio-economic drivers of adoption of agroforestry practices among small scale farmers in Temiyotta Location, Nakuru County, Kenya. A stratified random sampling procedure was ... -
Patterns of Livelihood Diversification among Kamnarok National Reserve adjacent Communities in Baringo County, Kenya
(JSEP, 2020-07-31)Evidence abounds that rural households do not only receive a significant proportion of their livelihoods from agriculture, but also from non-farm sources through diversification. The purpose of the study was ... -
Relationship between economic growth, financial deepening, income distribution, financial efficiency and poverty levels within EastAfrica Community Member Countries
(ADFJ, 2020-08-03)Purpose:The purpose of this study was toexaminethe relationship between economic growth, financial deepening, income distribution, financial efficiency and poverty levels in East AfricaCommunity member ... -
Impact of covid-19 on tourism in Kenya: strategies for recovery
(Kenya Policy, 2021-01)The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has spread across the world like bushfire and has negatively impacted the global tourism and travel industry. Kenya is experiencing a rapid and sharp decline in demand and a surge in job, ... -
Hedging Market Risk, Market Imperfections, Firm Characteristics and Firm Value: a Critical Literature Review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been growing academic and industry interest in hedging market risk as a result of globalization of economic activity that has led to rapid and continuous changes in the business environment. With the collapse ... -
The Gender Dimension of Democratization in Kenya:some International Linkages
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The Implications of Religion and Culture on Gender Equality: Observations from the 2014 Elections in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Fifth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women as the avenue of reducing global poverty and human deprivation. This article discusses ways ... -
Persistent Gender Inequity in Academic Employment at Makerere University: Is There a Gendered Agenda?
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The study investigated the persistent gender inequity in academic employment to specifically establish, on one hand, what explains and maintains gender inequity and, on the other hand, what can be done to close the gender ... -
Parents’ Social and Financial status as determinants of Child Gender Preferences: a study of Igbos in Lagos West Senatorial District, Lagos State, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The phenomenon of child gender preference is not new; it has existed for centuries. In fact, in the last few decades, many studies have been conducted on it, particularly in South Asia and North Africa. In Nigeria child ... -
Influence of enterprise risk management on organizational performance: evidence from Kenyan State-Owned Corporations
(DBA Africa Management Review, 2020-11-03)The study conceptualized the association between performance of state corporations (SCs) in Kenya and their enterprise risk management (ERM). ERM is a practice in strategic management that aims to manage risks ... -
The Nairobi Journal ofLITERATURE
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Evaluation of Stakeholders Preparedness And Secondary Education In Nakuru County-Kenya Amidst of Covid-19 Pandemic
(JPAHAP, 2020-12-18)The purpose of this study was to establish whether stakeholders of secondary school education were prepared in combating COVID19 effects among students and staff in Nakuru County. The study came up with six objectives ... -
Teachers’ non-verbal behavioral instructional practice and students’ achievement in chemistry in Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
(JPAHAP, 2020-12-18)Although teachers’ non-verbal behavioral pedagogical technique may sound obvious to educational researchers and practitioners, there is insufficient information regarding its use during the instructional process. Additionally, ... -
Interaction between educational guidance, counseling and study habits of distance learners in higher institutions: the experience of distance learners in bachelor of education studies of University of Nairobi, Kenya
(PAHAP, 2020-12-18)Repercussion of commercializationof distance educationin universities globally has brought issues of sustaining quality education, which is the bedrock of study habits. Developing sound habit is a ...
