Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The contribution of tourism to poverty reduction: a case study of communities living adjacent to Amboseli national park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigates t ourism’s contribution to poverty reduction amongst communities living adjacent to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. The study mainly employed a qualitative research design and ... -
An investigation into customers' requirements for electronic banking: a case study of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There is a general consensus that governments, businesses and all individuals need to harness the power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and ICT enabled services for wider access and improved welfare ... -
Ubuntu nests and the emergence of an African metropolis
(2016)Cities are not homogenous sociocultural entities. The city of Nairobi exhibits the phenomena of ‘cities within cities’ and ‘African city forms’. Social and economic forms of African, western and Asian cities compete for ... -
Dispensing International Criminal Justice and its Bottlenecks in the Sudan and Kenya Cases
(2014)To a layman in law, the on-going ICC cases and the politics around them is a sign of desperation when it concerns the process of criminal justice. Little do we know that every law must have its philosophy and principles ... -
The neccessity and sufficiency of Kantian of ethics
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In this article we explore the necessity and sufficients of Kants normative theory in providing moral agents with resources for decision making,................................................................................ -
Information communication technologies and marketing decisions among small scale farmers in Kenya: review of evidence
(University of Nairobi, 2016-04)This paper examines how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are being used to facilitate decision making in agricultural sector among small scale farmers in Kenya. The use of ICTs in agriculture has ignited ... -
Women micro and small enterprises as a platform for human development in Kenya: a case of Kisumu city
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are contributing a lot to the Kenyan national development in general and human development in particular. However, it was observed that many of the women MSEs in the informal sector of ... -
A theoretical review of mobile commerce success determinants
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mobile commerce (M-Commerce) involves the delivery of trusted transaction services over mobile devices for the exchange of goods and services between consumers, merchants and across organizations. It may be accomplished ... -
Chinese direct investments in Africa: motivations and environmental implications
(University of Nairobi, 2016)China’s foreign direct investment in Africa is poised to continue to expand rapidly in the coming years. However, investment has not come without costs, especially to the precious African environment. It is more important ... -
Female genital mutilation/cutting among the Wardei of Kenya: practice, effects, and prospects for alternative rites of passage
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study focuses on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) with the aim of establishing the rationale, outcomes, and challenges it presents to the girls and their families, and whether there is scope for developing ... -
Communication methods used to disseminate corporate identity to employees by public universities in Kenya. (Jan 2016).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Abstract- Internal communication in the public sector is an important factor in the improvement of service delivery especially in institutions of higher education hence this study to describe the communication methods ... -
The Structure of Corporate Identity Public Universities in Kenya have Adopted
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Faced with growing competition, universities are beginning to adopt Corporate Identity as a means to attract and maintain competent employees to drive their mission and goals. This study therefore seeks to examine the ... -
Islamic economics and Finance in 21st century
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08-08)Economics, in the framework of the Shariah, provides for independent functioning of market forces, but does not give absolute freedom to individuals (Keynes 1936) Islamic economics conforms to Islamic law and is grounded ... -
Managing natural resource conflicts in Kenya through negotiation and mediation
(University of Nairobi, 2016)With the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms and Traditional Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (TDRMs) in managing natural resource conflicts was formalised. ... -
A Survey Of The Key Success Factors For Pharmaceutical Retail Business In The Nairobi Central Business District
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Human Capital Management Practices Adopted By The National Social Security Fund
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)ITic stuck- was earned out with the objective of determining the extent to which N.S.S.F has adopted HCM practices. ITic HCM practices which were explored include Resourcing, Retention and Flexibility Strategies, Talent ... -
Political Reforms in Kenya: A Case for Financing Political Parties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Regulating the financing of political parties has been a key debate in recent times in Africa. It has been argued that financing political parties enables them to play their role in the democratization process more ... -
Perspectives on archaeological heritage: a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Kenya is one of the few countries endowed with a rich and diversified archaeological heritage which spans the existence of humans from the remote past to the present. Most of the archaeological sites and monuments found ... -
An evaluation of some key ideas on privatisation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Experience of various economies has shown that privatisation is likely to be slow, and drawn out process rather that swift and all encompassing big bang, or mass privatisation. Therefore, the issue of sequencing i privatisation ... -
Hiv/aids and rural livelihoods in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This article focuses on the impact of HIV/AIDS on rural livelihoods and makes some recommendations on how these can be mitigated.The article observes that HIV/AIDS has occasioned a change in the family social structure and ...
