Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A Critical Assessment of the Kenyan Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission’s Effectiveness in Resolving the Land Question
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Most transitional justice mechanisms relegate economic social and cultural violations to the background and leave them out when addressing other categories of violations. This reflects the priorities of most countries when ... -
Effects of the Use of Illicit Brews and Substance Abuse Among Youth in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)use of illicit brews and substance abuse among the youth in Africa does not only pose a challenge to the continent’s social, economic, political and health progress but also threaten national,regional and continental peace ... -
Public Transport Saccos Compliance With Labour Regulations in Kenya: a Case of Rongai - Route Matatus
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study focused on compliance with regulations governing operations in the public transport sector. Using three SACCO’s with vehicles that ply the Rongai-Nairobi route, the study sought to (i) assess factors that ... -
Role of Mainstream Media in Democratic Governance in the 21st Century: a Case Study of Kenya and Ghana.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Globally the world has witnessed the effects of mainstream media in many areas. One of the most substantial effects was seen in the area of democratic governance. In both Kenya and Ghana, the media has been a passive ... -
A Critical Analysis of Food Security and Policy in Eastern Africa: the Case Study of the Maize Sub-sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The overall objective of the study was to investigate the role of policy on the attainment of food security and a sustainable development of maize sub-sector in Eastern Africa with special focus on Kenya. The specific ... -
Online Surveillance and Freedom of Expression in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Individual privacy is one of the building blocks in exercising freedom of expression in the online and offline space. Lately, findings from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and Communication Authority of Kenya ... -
The Role of Sports Diplomacy in Enhancing National Image: a Comparative Study of Kenya and England
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The overall aim of this study was to examine the dynamics of sports as an avenue or diplomatic instrument to enhance the national image. This study aimed to explore and analyze the great potential sport has in enhancing ... -
Conflicting Methods of Armed Conflict Resolution in Meru-isiolo Border: a Case of Ngaremara Division, 1990 - 2018
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the methods of conflict resolution in Ngaremara Division of Meru-Isiolo border. The focus was on resolution mechanisms applied within the period 1990 to 2018. The study utilized Malthusian theory of ... -
Nafasi Ya Utoupole Katika Kusababisha Mabadiliko Ya Kijamii: Uchanganuzi Wa Riwaya Ya Mtoto Wa Mama Ya Adam Shafi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Upole na utoupole ni dhana za kimsingi sana katika mchakato mzima wa mawasiliano. Kufaulishwa na kudumishwa kwa mawasiliano hutegemea jinsi dhana hizi zinavyoshirikishwa katika mazungumzo. Wanapragmatiki wametambua kuwa ... -
Consumer Protection Regimes in Kenya With Specific Interest on the Role of Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the pre-2010 constitutional dispensation, Kenya had no specific law dealing with consumer protection. Various aspects of consumer protection were covered in numerous statutes, rules and regulations. The promulgation ... -
Public Relations and Reputation Management of the Kenya Judiciary: a Case Study of the Judiciary Public Affairs and Communication Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Public relations is very relevant in institutions today since it has become the most powerful tool to express the image of an institution to the public community. This study sought to assess the public relations activities ... -
Performance and Literary Exploration of the Nduumo Ceremony Among the Agikuyu Community in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The focus of this research is on the nduumo performance.It first appeared in early 1920s among the Giküyü community. The goal of the research was to determine what elements may have contributed to the nduumo genre's survival ... -
Influence of Online Distribution Channel Intermediary Strategy on Competitive Advantage of Hotels and Restaurants in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The complex nature of hotel and restaurant business necessitates the need for use of various strategies to achieve competitive advantage. This may be achieved by firms improving their efficiency and effectiveness while ... -
Effects of External Debt on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)To overcome savings gap, developing nations have continued to acquire massive foreign loans. Managing and repaying massive inventories of external loans has presented hurdles and problems in developing countries, Kenya ... -
The Role of International Economic Crime on Economic Development: a Case Study of Kenya and Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Economic development is a fundamental human right both in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as under other international norms and conventions. Globally, the UNGA ... -
The Status of Violent Extremism Early Warning Communication a Case Study of Nyumba Kumi Initiative in Kwale County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Often, prevention and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) programs take reactionary approaches aimed at tackling the consequences of extremism only after extremist violence (VE) has erupted. Yet, literature shows that the ... -
Strategic Quality Management Practices and Provision of Mobile Loans in the Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)As competition continue to grow in the mobile lending sector, commercial banks in Kenya must apply strategic approaches that newer players do and take advantage of their unique product bandwidth and strengths. Through ... -
Bank Performance and Insurance Uptake Nexus: an Empirical Analysis of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Banks and insurance companies are part of a country’s financial system; they both provide intermediation services by converting savings into investment funds. By this, they are expected to be linked. However, few papers ... -
Impact of Refugee Status on Female Education: the Case of Somali Women Refugees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aims to explore and analyze the impact of refugee status on female refugee education. It focuses on Somali refugee women in Kenya. Education is a stepping-stone to many opportunities. Because of the dangerous ... -
Determinants of Full Immunization Amongst Children Aged 12-59 Months Born to Adolescent Mothers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The burden of immunization in third world countries has been a major policy and social issue. For immunization to be completely effective, all the endorsed vaccinations have to be received. In 2018, 19.4 million children ...