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A Comparative Assessment of Ethio- Kenya Diplomatic and Foreign Policy 1991-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The sovereign Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Kenya are two independent states geographically located in the Horn of Africa; they share a common border, similar challenges and arguably common ... -
Polypharmacy and quality prescribing in geriatric patients – a case study of Nyeri provincial general hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Polypharmacy is the use of multiple medicines (at least five types of medicines) to treat a single patient. Polypharmacy can have positive and negative consequences. Therefore, it is important to distinguish between ... -
The effect of lockup expiration on the stock prices of companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)This Research Project examined the effect of lockup expiration on the stock prices of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The population of this study consisted of all sixty four companies listed on the ... -
Media framing of sexual and gender-based violence in Kenya: reporting of justice for Liz.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Many sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) stories have been broadcast and published in Kenyan media but there are limited studies on how the media frames SGBV. This is why the researcher undertook to study reporting ... -
The syntax and pragmatics of the Gichuka sentence: a challenge to the minimalist program analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is an analysis of the syntax and pragmatics of Gichuka sentences within the framework of the Minimalist Program, as proposed by Chomsky (1995a), and the Relevance theory as proposed by Sperber and Wilson (1986). The ... -
Classroom-based assessment of 21st century skills: in secondary schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The research project was carried out to examine teacher practices regarding ―assessment as integrated in the learning that follow 21st century thinking. This is process that transcends traditional behavioral approaches of ... -
Influence of headteachers’ management of facilities on pupils’ performance in Kenya certificate of primary education in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ management of facilities on pupils’ performance in KCPE in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine ... -
Impact of supply chain management risks and challenges on performance of food manufacturing firms in greater Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The government of Kenya should realize that sustainable business development is among the main goals of the millennium development goals. In this realization it would be therefore critical for the government to be on the ... -
The impact of the shift from western to eastern trade partners on Kenya’s balance of payments
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A country’s Balance of Payments, a reflection of the state of its economic transactions (positive or negative) with the rest of the world, is heavily impacted by its trade partners. Research on the impact of choice of ... -
The effectiveness of mobile telephony SMS in agriculture extension information: the case of Soko+ SMS service in Sipili Olmoran ward in Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mobile telephony has become an important Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tool used by farmers to access agriculture extension services in rural areas. With its widespread, SMS services should find more use ... -
Influence of drug and substance abuse on boys’ and girl s’ transition rate from primary to secondary schools in Kitui central sub - county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Drug and substance abuse has continued to ruin both boys and girls despite the various measures taken to minimize it by the NACADA. The study sought to establish the kinds of drugs and substances abused by boys ... -
The role of private security in community policing: Case of Kikuyu Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The primary duty of every legitimate state is security and safety of her citizens and all persons within their jurisdiction. Rise of insecurity has led to more and more people turning to the private security to ensure ... -
External linkages and product innovation in food processing equipment fabricating mses in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)An o pen innovation model underscores the importance of external sources of innovation ideas to enterprises. The case is particularly true for Micro and Small Enterprises ( MSE s) facing financial and technological ... -
Strategies of controlling the linguistic response from cross-examined witnesses: lay defendants as cross examiners in a kenyan resident magistrate’s court
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper analyzes strategies of controlling the linguistic responses of prosecution witnesses that were employed by two accused persons in a grievous-bodily-harm case involving family members at a magistrate’s court in ... -
Multi-agent based traffic light control system
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)With development taking the centre stage, life has become fast-paced journey that time is one of the most important factor. Transport sector has not been left behind on this sphere of development. Transport technologies ... -
A swot analysis of the language policies in education in Kenya and Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2010)This paper compares the language policies in education (past and present) in Ethiopia and Kenya. It shows the role played by both international and indigenous languages, e.g. as languages of instruction in education in ... -
Foreign and domestic investments in Kenya : case for a protectionist trade legal regime?
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study explored the negative impact of blindly pursuing liberal trade policies on Kenya’s quest for sustainable economic development. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first chapter is a presentation of ... -
Misuse of prepositions in Kenyan English: further evidence of the difficulty in choosing the “right” preposition
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The literature (mainly by Mwangi 2003 & 2004) on the use of English prepositions in Kenyan English has shown how these were used differently from Standard International English usage. The present study sought to find further ... -
The balance scorecard as a strategy implementation tool at Sarova hotels limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The environment within which the hospitality industry operates in Kenya has become very competitive as attributed to the many mushrooming hotels from five star hotels to three star hotels. The growth and competition is ...
