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Terrorism; challenges facing Kenya national security and national responses to terrorism,1981-2003
(2005)This research set out to investigate the challenges facing Kenya in combating terrorism. At the onset the researcher proposed to investigate the factors that expose Kenya to terrorism. In addition the researcher undertook ... -
The moral foundation of germ cell genetic engineering
(2001)This is a multidisciplinary study. It integrates medical ethics and the emerging biomedical technology of Recombinant DNA. The study sets out to investigate, and attempts at resolving, the controversy surrounding the ethical ... -
An inquiry into a philosophical justification for the socio-cultural factor in development
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2000)While development implies change, it is not just any change, but a specific kind of change. It is a change that is dialectic. That is, it must have a point from which to deviate, the process and the end result. The process ... -
Assessing and explaining use of tobacco among primary school pupils in Kitui central division, Kitui district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)This study was about assessing and explaining use of tobacco among primary school pupils. The major purpose was to determine the level of and factors associated with initiation and current use of tobacco among primary ... -
Factors contributing to drug abuse among secondary school students in Kirinyaga central division, Kirinyaga District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study was carried out to investigate the factors contributing to drug abuse among secondary school students in Kirinyaga central division. Drug and substance abuse is not only a problem in Kenya but also a global one. ... -
Inter-spousal violence: a study of Kenyan women experiences
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)This study is on the subject of inter-spousal physical violence with specific reference to women's experiences of physical violence within heterosexual relationships. Physical violence in domestic relationships is one of ... -
THE ORIGINS AND SPREAD OF BAHAI FAITH IN KENYA WITH REFERENCE TO BAHAI COMMUNITIES IN NAIROBI AND VIHIGA (1950 - 1999)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1999)Bahai faith was introduced in Kenya in the early ]950s. However, it is hardly known by many of how it came to Kenya, for what reasons and the basic tenets of its teachings. This study examines the content of the Bahai ... -
Family environments and delinquent behaviour: implications for delinquency prevention efforts
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1987)The major hypothesis tested in this study was whether a significant relationship exists between specific family environments and the level of delinquent behaviour of ad olescents. Most of the studies on Juvenile delinquent ... -
An investigation into the effects of drug abuse on students learning behavior in secondary school in Ikolomani Division Kakamega District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Drug abuse the world over is increasingly becoming a global problem which threatens to tear the social fabric of the society. The drug abuse menace has affected the youth particularly in Africa. The effects of drug abuse ... -
The impact of traditional liquor brewing and consumption on rural development: a case study of Ikorongo location, Kisii District.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1998)This study focused on the impact of brewing and consumption of traditional liquor (busaa and chang'aa) on the rural people of Ikorongo location in Kisii district. The study was prompted by the assertion ... -
Alcohol abuse by young women and its influence on the family institution: A case study of Amani counseling center and training institute
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)This study examines the influence of alcohol abuse by women of forty five years of age and below on family institutions. The study was carried out in a counseling center where such women present themselves with varying ... -
Drug abuse and its influence on students' learning behavior: a study of secondary schools Kericho district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)The purpose of this study was to investigate drug abuse and its influence on students' learning behaviour in secondary schools in Kericho District. The study also sought to determine whether ... -
Alcoholism and its effects on the productivity of the youth
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The intensity of alcohol abuse in Kenya has been a major concern in recent years, more so affecting the youth. This study focused on the youth aged between ages 15-25 years and was carried out in Kinyago Village, Gatundu ... -
Abuse of cannabis (bhang) among secondary school students in Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)Drug abuse is one of the most serious problems of our times. The problems related to drugs are on the increase in most developing countries and Kenya is no exception. Cannabis is currently the most widely ... -
Diplomatic Recognition:kenya's Operational Code; 1964-1992
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1993)This thesis undertakes an investigation of diplomatic recognition as understood and practiced in Kenya. It is the general purpose of this study to discover the established trend or foreign policy behaviour of this country ... -
Pastoral care and counseling to educated young adults in the P.C.E.A. church with special reference to Kikuyu Parish.
(1989)The thesis of this study is that the majority of the educated young adults (25-35 years old) do not fully participate in most programmes of the P.C.E.A. church. They therefore fail to seek counsel and guidance for their ... -
The essence of the social contract theory and its application to modern Kenya.
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Sagacity in African philosophy
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1996)This work attempts to evaluate the contentious issue among both African and non-African scholars about the existence or non-existence of African philosophy. The first position to be taken on the question of African philosophy ... -
The Socialization of Girls and Its Effects on Their Academic Achievement in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1994)This anthropological study explores the gender differentiation in girls 'socialization and how it is likely to impact on their academic achievement in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District. Its main objectives are to ... -
The motifs of dream, madness and comicry in francis imbuga's plays
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1992)The aim of this study is to examine Imbuga's use of the motifs of dream, madness and comicry as some of the stylistic devices that illuminate his thematic concerns.The introduction gives an insight into major issues such ...
