Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Clause Chaining in Kisukuma: a Role and Reference Grammar Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research sought to analyze the clause chaining features available in Kisukuma under the framework of Role and Reference Grammar, to investigate the clause linkage of clause chaining in Kisukuma and even more to ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Affecting Girls’ Education in South Sudan: a Case of Bor County, Jonglei State
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Educating girls play a significant role in the socio-economic growth of any given country. Often, governments commit huge investments on girl child education to realize its envisioned benefits such as having and effective ... -
The Influence of Social Media on the Maintenance of Romantic Relationships Among College Students: a Case of Undergraduate Students in the United States International University- Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to investigate the influence of social media on the maintenance of romantic relationships among college students with a focus on undergraduate students of USIU Africa. The students selected were in their ... -
Kutojitokeza Kwa Lugha Ya Kitamathali Na Urejeleaji Wa Kijinsia Katika Wimbo Ulio Bora
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Utafiti huu ulilenga kuchunguza kutojitokeza kwa lugha ya kitamathali na urejeleaji wa kijinsia katika Wimbo Ulio Bora kama matini lengwa, matini hii inapolinganishwa na matini chanzi Song of Songs. Kitabu hiki ni cha ... -
A Cognitive Analysis of Ekegusii Riddles
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project study, A Cognitive Analysis of Ekegusii Riddles, is an analysis on the classification, conception and interpretation of Ekegusii riddles. The study also sought to establish whether the Gusii culture and context ... -
Adoption And Use Of Smart Device Applications In Academic Work Among School Of Journalism Students
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this research was to investigate the adoption and use of smart device applications in academic work among university students. The research objectives were to identify the types of applications students use ... -
Towards Decent Work On Online Labour Platforms: Implications Of Working Conditions In Online Freelance Work On The Well being Of Youths In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research examined the implication of the working conditions in online freelance work on the wellbeing of youths working on online labour platforms in Nairobi County. In doing so, it examined the characteristics of ... -
Quality Of Sexual Life In Women With Female Genital Mutilation/cutting And Associated Factors At Garissa Level Five Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally an estimated 3million young girls undergo female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) each year in the world. FGM/C has no health benefits and is associated with complications including sexual problems. ... -
Analysis Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Pre- exposure Prophylaxis By Clients: The Case Of Special Treatment Centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An estimated 1.5 million people in Kenya died after developing AIDS since 1984, leaving about one million orphans (NACC, 2005). Areas with high HIV prevalence and risk population have been the target by CDC in its quest ... -
Analysis Of Success Factors In Integration Of Information Communication Technologies In Public Secondary Schools In The Urban Informal Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, quality education is a basic human right. Over the years, several strategies to improve provision of education through efficient curriculum roll-outs have been initialized, however, only a few have successfully ... -
Effect Of Strategic Capability On Electoral Technology Management In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Strategic capability of an organization focuses on the level to which they are able to contribute to improvement in core competences, competitive advantage and eventually the performance of an organization. This study ... -
Influence Of Customer Relationship Management Practices On The Adoption Of Innovations By Insurance Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to assess the influence of Customer Relationship Management Practices on the adoption of innovations within the insurance industry in Kenya. The study utilized the survey design where both in depth ... -
Assessment Of Geomorphological Characteristics And Land Use Change On Kiserian River Catchment In Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Urbanization process increases impermeable surface which causes change in stream discharge. Streamflow variability is the most important element in geomorphological process of erosion and sediment transportation. This study ... -
The Impact Of Public Sector Investment In Human Capital On Economic Growth: A Case Study Of Healthcare And Education In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The paper sought to explore how investment in human capital by the public sector impacts on growth of Kenyan economy. To establish the impact specific components of such investments, human capital was disintegrated into ... -
Mandera County’s 2010- 2030 Population Projections and Their Implications on Human Resources for Health
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The core objective of this study was to project the population of Mandera County from 2010 and 2030 incorporating the county population dynamics and determine their implications on human resources for health. The study ... -
Assessment of Role of Youth Enterprise Development Fund (Yedf) on Youth Empowerment: the Case of Kasarani Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), also known as YEDF, is a youth-initiative program launched in 2007 to empower the youth through entrepreneurship training and job creation. The aim was to provide financial support ... -
Socio-economic Differentials in Adolescent Fertility in Kenya: Evidence From the 2014 KDHS
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed to quantify the intensity of repeated adolescent pregnancy in Kenya. The main research objective was to identify adolescents who undergo repeat pregnancy during the adolescence period and their ... -
The Role of Translation in the Teaching and Learning of French as a Foreign Language: a Case Study of Selected High Schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of L1 in L2 acquisition is highly discouraged by teacher trainers in institutions of higher learning such as universities and tertiary colleges. In most education systems, the syllabus for foreign languages highlights ... -
Strategies Used in the Reformulation of Lyrics: an Analysis of Kenyan Gospel Kiswahili Covers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The phenomenon of cover songs has gained popularity globally, with singers, both budding and renowned embracing it either as a way to launch their music career, to gain a larger audience or merely for fun. While doing cover ... -
Sight Translation Text Evaluation: an Investigation of the Effect of Text Layout and Typographic Design for Didactic Progression
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sight Translation could probably be labelled as the “Cinderella” of interpretation modes. While the girl in the fairytale works her hands off, her needs are ignored by those who depend on her. In analogy, sight translation ...