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The concept of fallibility in the thought of Kwasi Wiredu
(1990)The present research work seeks to offer a descriptive and analytical treatment of the philosophical concept of fallibilism in the thought of Kwasi Wiredu. The general argument is that Kwasi Wiredu is a fallibilist philosopher ... -
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Solar Energy Technology in Katulani Sub-Location, Kitui District.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)This study is undertaken to establish the real factors that inhibit the adoption of solar technology in Katulani Sub-Location. As with most renewable energy system, there are initial costs involved, which make setting projects ... -
Justice in the state: the case of Nyerere's philosophy of ujamaa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1994)This work puts forth ideas of a leading and arguably one of the most famous of African ideologue, Julius K. Nyerere, concerning the foundation of a State based on principles of justice.The research begins with an examination ... -
The treatment of the theme of identity in the works of Muthoni Likimani
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)A thematic analysis of Muthoni Likimani's literary works reveals the author's commitment to addressing identity as the focal point. This theme transcends all her literary works. In our study, we examine how the author's ... -
Points of view in Chinua Achebe's Anthills of the savannah
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)The study attempts to situate point of view as an overriding aspect of Chinua Achebe's Anthills of the Savannah. In doing so, it presumes that the thematic concerns in this novel are influenced by the diversity of points ... -
The role of the media in conflict management: a case study of Rwanda and Burundi, 1990-2000
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)This study focuses on the media's role in conflict management. It examines various views by scholars on their perception of the media's contribution in conflict management. What comes out clearly is that the media is an ... -
An evaluation of the impact of vct trainings in kenya: a case of Liverpool vct care and treatment
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This research sought to evaluate Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) trainings in Kenya by taking Liverpool VCT Care and Treatment (LVCT) three-week VCT trainings carried out between 2003 and 2006 ... -
The impact of the external actors and their interests in the Somali peace processes (2000-2004)
(2004)This study examined the impact of external interests on the Somali peace processes through a close look at the last two peace processes, Arta and Mbagathi, respectively hosted by Djibouti and Kenya. It made an attempt to ... -
Factors affecting use of radio broadcasting in public primary schools in Tharaka north division, Tharaka district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The re-introduction of radio broadcasts to schools was necessitated by the reintroduction of Free Primary Education (FPE) in 2003 Odera (2005). Basically the radio programmes was to supplement for the inadequacy of teachers ... -
The role of actors and processes in tile conduct of diplomacy in conflict resolution; a case study of Somalia national reconciliation; 2002-2003
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The interests in the 'conduct and practices of diplomacy' are the roots on which this study has developed. The interests in this area of study were necessitated by the unique and protracted conflicts in Somalia. The fact ... -
The effect of funding conditionality on peace NGOs in Kenya 1995-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study is an investigation of the effect of conditionalities on peace NGO's, using Kenya as a case study. With the conflicts surrounding Kenya, there has been an unprecedented proliferation of Peace NGOs in Kenya to ... -
FORM IN YUSUF DA WOOD’S AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WORKS; BEHIND THE MASK, YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The prime concern of this study is give critical attention to the form in Yusuf Dawood's autobiographical works and specifically Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Behind the Mask and Nothing but the Truth: The Story ... -
A thematic analysis of Mbuthia Muruthi's comic works
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study brings to you an interesting study of Gikuyu contemporary comedy, in which we focus on a popular artist, Mbuthia Muruthi Mbuthia, a producer and an actor under the stage name 'Machangi ' has taken the Gikuyu ... -
Factors that affect management of early childhood development centres in Thika district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a critical stage that determines the future of a child. Brain research has been cited for the importance of young children's success to quality care and education from the earliest years ... -
The Portrayal of Nelson Mandela in His Autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom and in Winnie Mandela’s, Part of My Soul
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The portrayal of Mandela in Part of My Soul and in Long Walk to Freedom has been explored through the analysis of literary strategies that the works employ. The study begins with an introduction that encompasses the statement ... -
Students' perception of the guidance and Counseling programme: A Comparative Study Between Secondary School Boys and Girls in Kericho District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The ever-growing complexity of the society coupled with social problems and rapid development of science and technology place a heavy demand on education. A student faces many difficult situations in today's life. He/she ... -
A critical analysis of humanitarian intervention by the United Nations in contemporary international law: A case study of the 1994 Rwanda genocide
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)What kind of world ignores the systematic vilification, victimization and murder of a group of people? What does it mean when genocide not only occurs, but is ignored? In 1994, over 800,000 Rwandan Tutsis and moderate Hutus ... -
An assessment of the guidance and counseling programmes In public secondary schools in Mwimbi Division, Meru South District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)Dynamic changes in the society have increased complexity of life Issues. Political. social and religious issues have become so complex that they have not only affected the adults but also their children. The secondary ... -
The role of Kenya media in conflict and peace-building processes: A case study of the Somali conflict
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The media occupies a unique position in the society owning to its power over mass consciousness and its ability to bring to the public's attention, issues that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. This role has been informed ... -
The impact of behavior change communication in reduction of corruption in the public service in Kenya: a knowledge,attitudes and practices (KAP) survey
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study was conducted to examine the impact of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) , initiatives in reduction of corruption in the public sector in Kenya. The study hence investigated the current communication situation ...
