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The Construction of Femininity in the Akamba Popular Songs of Bosco Mulwa
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examines how femininity has been constructed in the songs of Bosco Mulwa. The objectives of this study are: Interrogating the aspects of femininity through language that the artist incorporates in the songs to ... -
Construction of Masculinity in Kenyan Popular Music: a Close Analysis of Selected Kamba Popular Performances
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the contemporary world popular music has become a fertile ground for the demonstration of masculine identity with artists making songs an arena for the exhibition of masculine identity. The current study, construction ... -
Consumption of podcasts among internet users in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this study was to explore the consumption of podcasts among users of the internet within the County of Nairobi. The study is informed by two theories i.e. the uses and gratifications theory also ... -
Contemporary African Christian Marriage Challenges and Responses in Selected New Religious Movements in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined the new social dynamic challenges facing contemporary African Christian marriages and attempts by New Religious Movements in Nairobi to address them. The study was guided by four objectives. First, it ... -
The Context of Viewership and the Production of Television Serial Drama Fiction in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study, ‘the context of viewership and the production of television serial drama fiction in Nairobi, Kenya’, explores how audience watch and interrelate with the producers and the TV station executives in the consumption ... -
Contractor’s Capacity and Implementation of Performance Based Road Maintenance Contract Projects on Class a Roads in Kenya: a Case of Class A2 Road by Kenya National Highways Authority
(university of nairobi, 2022)Kenya is implementing Performance Based maintenance contracts to enhance quality of roads and reduce overall construction costs. Kenya National Highways Authority has ensured that all Class A Roads by Kenya are under a PBC ... -
The contribution of Public-private Partnership to Agribusiness in Kenya: a case study of fruit processing enterprises
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigated how Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in agribusiness have contributed to the improvement of fruit processing enterprises. The research objectives were to explore how the nature of Public-Private ... -
The Contribution of Saccos in Enhancing Household Livelihoods Among Members in Bungoma County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Despite the opportunities offered by Saccos to individuals to participate in economic development, the researcher is not aware of any study that has documented the extent to which Saccos contribute towards enhancing household ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Identity of Kenyan Corporate Firms: Case Study of Communication Authority of Kenya (CA)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the past few decades, corporate social responsibility, or CSR, has become more prominent. Companies have been using CSR as a tactic to enhance their reputation. The CSR approach addresses employee life and work balance, ... -
Corruption And The War On Terror In Kenya, 2009 - 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study investigates corruption and the war on terror in Kenya between 2009 and 2019. The country has experienced increased terrorist attacks emanating from Al-Shabaab terror group operating in Somalia and with active ... -
Cost of Construction and Performance of Housing Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya: a Case of Pangani Housing Project
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to CAHF (2022), the demand for housing in Kenya stands at 250,000 units whereas housing supply is 50,000 units annually. This translates to only 20% of housing demand being met. In this light, this research project ... -
Country dynamics on the application of responsibility to Protect (R2p): a case of Syria between 2011 and 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study was conducted in the backdrop of contending political discourses on the application of the principle of the responsibility to protect. This was particularly in the international prevention and reaction to ... -
County Integrated Development Plan and Implementation of Affordable Housing Projects in Narok North Constituency, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The provision of basic services, secure and cheap housing, and the modernization of slums are the main objectives of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) number 11. Since 1950, the number and scope of national ... -
Credit Requirements and Access to Women Enterprise Fund; a Case of Women Groups in Gilgil Sub County, Nakuru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The aim of this study was to determine the influence of credit requirements on accessing women enterprise fund among women self help groups in Gilgil. The objectives of this study was to establish how collateral requirements ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Effects of Story Grants on Media Sustainability in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research examined the effects of story grants on media sustainability in Kenya. The study understood media sustainability as a derivative of quality content, non-interference with editorial oversight roles, and financial ... -
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 ... -
A Critique of Pedagogical Methodologies Used in Science in Early Years of Education in Nyamira County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Effective choice, adoption, and utilization of a pedagogical methodology in the early years of education science curriculum are crucial in developing essential skills in preschool learners. In Nyamira County, the pedagogical ... -
Culture and Armed Conflict: Towards an Understanding of the Maasai-kuria Conflicts; 1950s to 2008.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The postcolonial period in Kenya witnessed many inter-ethnic conflicts across the country for various reasons. The Maasai and Abakuria too engaged in armed clashes which were mainly done through cattle raids and counter ... -
Culture Change and Continuity: the Case of Abaidakho Initiation Rites of Passage, 1918 - 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the history of the Abaidakho initiation rites of passage from 1918 to 2010. The year 1918 is a historical year that marked the end of World War I, which had far-reaching repercussions in Africa. After ... -
Customer Loyalty Points (Bonga Points) as a Public Relations Strategy for Customer Retention at Safaricom PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2021-11)The current telecommunication business environment is characterized by stiff competition and organizations strive for effective public relations strategies to retain their customers. Customer loyalty programs have over ...