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The grammatical structures of figurative Language: an investigation of Kiswahili Metaphorical Constructions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is an investigation of how Kiswahili metaphorical constructions are lexically, syntactically, and semantically structured. The study was library based and was to a large extent qualitative. The data were sourced ... -
Centering the Maker in Makerspaces; an Exploratory Study of the University of Nairobi’s Makerspace
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Makerspaces are creation spaces, equipped with digital fabrication tools and equipment for use by makers. Access to these expensive tools and networks has made makerspaces popular globally. Internationally, universities ... -
Assessment of Household Land Size and Use for Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Gatimu Sublocation, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effects of land fragmentation on food and livelihood security has been experienced not only in Kenya and Africa but all over the world thereby necessitating adequate research to generate viable interventions. Various ... -
Assessment of Stakeholders’ Participation in the Construction of Dandora New Stadium in Embakasi North Constituency, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The stakeholder involvement in development projects has been a going concern by donors, NGOs and governments in general for better ownership and sustainability of the project implemented in rural and urban communities. ... -
Investigating Lexical and Syntactic Interference in Simultaneous Interpretation: a Case Study of Kiswahili Into English
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Linguistic interference interferes with the quality of rendition especially by interpreter trainees hence reducing efficiency of communication between the speaker and the listener who happens to be the consumer of the ... -
The Relationship Between Family Support, Self-efficacy And Relapse Occurence Among Youths Recovering From Drug Addiction In Selected Rehabilitation Centres Of Limuru Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background of the Study Addiction is a major concern (Chesang, 2013), there has been an increase in the prevalence of young people becoming addicted to drugs and being taken to treatment facilities. For instance, the ... -
Political Activism And Democracy: The Use Of Online Spaces By The #thisflag Movement In Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study is about Political activism and democracy. Specifically, it studied hashtag this flag movement in Zimbabwe, commonly referred to as “the #ThisFlag Movement”. The study was carried out between April 2016 and ... -
Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes To Youth: The Case Of Kenya Commercial Bank’s 2jiajiri Youth Empowerment Programme
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study investigated the communication of corporate social responsibility programmes focusing on Kenya Commercial Bank’s 2jiajiri youth empowerment programme. The objectives for the study were: to assess the communication ... -
Reporting Sexual Violence In Tabloid Press In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Nairobian Newspaper
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The broad objective of this study was to examine how tabloid media in Kenya report sexual violence. It explored the nature of agenda setting, framing and priming of sexual violence in The Nairobian newspaper. The specific ... -
A Study On Manufacturing Consent In The Coverage Of The 2017 Presidential Elections In Kenya: The Case Of Select Fm Stations
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed at establishing the extent to which manufacturing consent influenced the coverage of the 2017 presidential elections by the three selected FM radio stations in Nairobi: Radio Citizen, Radio Maisha and KBC ... -
Second Chance- A novella
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kasudi re-lives the most damning pronouncement she ever heard from her father: "You missed the university by one point of the cut off mark to the public universities. You will never see the inside of one." She had known ... -
Evaluating the Role of Participation in the Realization of Sustainable Development in Kakamega County: the Case of One-acre Fund Project in Ikolomani Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Participation in community driven projects cannot be understood in isolation without considering the role of project innovators, the aggressiveness of the beneficiary community members, and above all, project sustainability ... -
Portrayal of Aspects of Dinka Culture Through Oral Narrative Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This Study explores the portrayal of some aspects of the Dinka culture in Dinka oral narratives. Attending and participationg in oral narrative performances this research interrogates oral narratives as a repository of a ... -
Imaging Socio-political Spaces in Selected Theatre Texts Aired on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Television, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines the imaging of socio-political spaces in selected theatre texts aired on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) television. The study analysed six episodes of each of the three selected texts namely: ... -
Care-kenya’s Local Links Project: It’s Contribution to the Economic Empowerment of Women in Kibra, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Savings schemes for women play an important role. They are one of the economic empowerment tools for uplifting living standards of households. The study was conducted by exploring its general objective of investigating how ... -
Agro-Pastoral Conflicts And Cooperation In Kenya: The Case Of Orma And Pokomo In Tana Delta, 1992-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project paper looks at the various initiatives adopted by local communities in Tana River Delta to promote inter-ethnic cooperation between the Orma pastoralists and Pokomo farmers. Most of the published works on the ... -
Print Media Coverage Of The Land Reform Agenda During Elections In Kenya: A Comparative Content Analysis Of The Standard And Nation Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study analysed how the print media, The Standard and The Daily Nation newspapers, covered the land reform agenda during the general elections in Kenya. The main objective of this study was to explore how The Daily ... -
Efficacy of Interpersonal Communication in Conflict Resolution- a Case of the Sabaot Clans in Mt. Elgon Region, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to analyse the efficacy of interpersonal communication with a focus on the Sabaot clans of Mt. Elgon. The study examined the type and level of the Sabaot conflict in Mt. Elgon region, established the ... -
Influence of Soap Operas on Romantic Relationships Among Female Viewers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Media has been perceived as playing a key role in influencing and shaping human behavior and interaction. It is however not clear how the media influences romantic relationships. In that regard that this study aimed at ... -
Factors Determining Acccess to Maternal Health Services: a Case of Pregnant Women Visiting Karatina Level Five Hospital in Mathira Sub-county, Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study set out to examine the aspects that underlie access to maternal health services among pregnant mothers in Nyeri County. Its specific objectives were to: To find out the level of access to maternal health care ...
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