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An Analysis of the Use of Facebook to Report Gender Based Violence Cases by Women During the Covid-2020 Pandemic: Case of Kibera Settlement Scheme, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research sought to analyse the Use of Facebook to report Gender Based Violence Cases by Women during the Covid-2020 pandemic in Kibera Settlement Scheme, Nairobi City County. The study was guided by three specific ... -
An Analysis of Trends in Digital Book Publishing Amongst Educational Publishers in Kenya: a Case Study of Longhorn Publishers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aims at analyzing the trends in digital book publishing in Kenya with a focus on educational book publishing. The objectives of the study are: to analyze the trends in digital book publishing in the Kenyan ... -
An Analysis of Uptake of Information on Tvet Programmes in Kenya: a Case of Technical Training Institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Education and training are singled out in Vision 2030 as the catalysts for Kenya's transition to a middle-income economy. As a result, the government has increased the size of its institutions in terms of workforce and ... -
An Analysis of ‘problematic Contents’ Expressed in Gengetone Songs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Miranda (2012) argues that listening to music has always played an important role in learning, expression, and communication. The youth use music to address specific developmental themes important to them such as love, ... -
Analyzing the Coverage of Depression in Kenya: a Case Study of Daily Nation and the Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examines media coverage of depression during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic restriction measures imposed on Kenya's dominant print media outlets. As a result of this study, we hope to determine how often ... -
Analyzing the effects of digitalization on mainstream Media and Journalism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study aimed at analysing the effects of digitalization on mainstream media and journalism in Kenya. The study included sampled officials in the media industry in Nairobi. The study achieved its purpose through three ... -
Another Whiteman at the Door- A Biography of Jonathan Kariara
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study focused on the life of Jonathan Kariara Kimamo, who is a renowned poet, editor, actor, and writer who is known for contributing to the development of East African literature. His most known poems include ... -
Application of Big Data Technology in the Construction Industry in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The mere ability to capture large amount of data digitally, store, clean, analyze, and retrieve insightful information from the comfort of one’s keyboard in Kenya construction industry ignited this study. The focus is ... -
Assessing Contribution of Improved Cook Stoves in Reducing Woodfuel Consumption in Kenya, Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The motive of this research was to assess the contribution of improved cook stoves in reducing wood fuel consumption in Kenya, the case of public secondary schools in Machakos County. There has been a significant shift in ... -
Assessing the Contribution of Participatory Communication in the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation Among the Marakwet Community
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Kenyan government has set 2022 as the timeframe for abolishing female genital mutilation across the country. The findings of this study might be used to improve existing communication approaches, therefore supporting ... -
Assessing the Economic Security Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Responses and Challenges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to understand the economic security impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya. The pandemic was sudden, and the effects have been felt across all sectors of the economy. For a few sectors, they turned the ... -
Assessing the Effects of Selective Enforcement of Anti-prostitution Laws in Kenya: the Case of Kasarani Sub-county Sex Workers
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research assesses the effect of selective enforcement of anti-prostitution laws on sex workers in Kasarani in Nairobi County. The study distinguishes the term sex work and prostitution in that prostitution implies ... -
Assessing the Impact of Virtual Learning and Online Teaching Platforms on Academic Performance of Senior School Students Taking International Curriculum: a Case Study of Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective of this research was to assess the impact of virtual learning and teaching platforms on the academic performance of high school students taking international curriculum. The study was based on the ... -
Assessing the Influence of Development Activities on Kipsigis-luo Border Conflicts at Sondu, 1999-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assessed the influence of development activities on Kipsigis-Luo border conflicts at Sondu. Based on oral interviews and supplemented with secondary sources, the study established that conflict in Sondu has both ... -
Assessing the influence of Police crime Management strategies on crime reduction within major bus termini in Kenya: a case of Machakos Country bus terminus, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is limited information available as to the extent of crime and disorder on public transport. Furthermore, discrepancies exist as to the actual levels of crime and disorder on public transport. The most likely reasons ... -
Assessing the Influence of Stakeholders’ Participation in Public Housing Delivery in Kenya: a Case of the Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Housing plays a critical role in socio-economic development. As such, it is accorded primacy in a nation’s policy and legal framework. In Kenya, various policy and legislative measures have been formulated in order to ... -
Assessing the Potential of Social Media in Curbing Substance Abuse Among University Students in Kenya- a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Substance misuse has long been a concern for university and college students around the world in terms of academics, health, and growth. Despite multiple efforts by various parties to curb the threat, the situation in ... -
An Assessment of Adaptation Measures to Climate Variability by Smallholder Farmers in South Sakwa Ward, Siaya County, Kenya
(2022)One of the key sectors in sub-Saharan Africa affected by climate variability is agriculture. The effects of climate variability results in low agricultural output and smallholder farmers are the most affected. This ... -
An Assessment of Cargo Containers Used to Provide Affordable Housing in Kenya: a Case of Embakasi West Constituency, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main aim of this study was to assess the implications of using container houses to provide affordable housing in Embakasi West Constituency, Nairobi County. The study’s specific objectives were to examine the people’s ... -
Assessment of Challenges Facing Inclusion in Physical Education Lessons for Learners With Physical Disabilities in Nairobi City County Primary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This thesis sought to establish the extent of involvement of learners with physical disabilities in physical education lessons in primary schools in Nairobi City County. The Basic Education Act of 2014 provides that all ...