Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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An Evaluation of Information Literacy Initiatives: a Case Study of Taita Taveta University Library
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Information Literacy (IL) skills are integral in today’s information society. Efforts and initiatives put in place have a great impact on how Information Literacy skills are imparted to the targeted population. The aim of ... -
The Challenges of Translating Nonstandard English as a Writing Technique in Literary Works: a Case Study of Betrayal in the City and Usaliti Mjini
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study investigated the challenges of translating nonstandard English as a writing technique in literary works. To achieve this, the research was guided by three main objectives: To identify instances where nonstandard ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Job Performance Appraisal on Employee Motivation and Career Advancement: a Case of Pkf Audit Firm
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Performance appraisal is a vital Human Resource Management constituent and an essential component that impacts the organizational and employee effectiveness and efficiency, hence the necessity for the organization to ... -
Implementing Institutional Policies for Persons Living With Disabilities in Accessing Information Resources at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Library
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation strategies and institutional policies that guide information provision and access for persons living with disabilities at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology ... -
Audience Preference_ on Fashion and Beauty Vlogging in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to look into the Audience Preferences on Fashion and Beauty Vlogging in Kenya. It has been ascertained that even though vlogging creates a virtual market place and interaction point, there is ... -
Perspectives of Female Journalists About Framing of Women Issues in Women Magazines in Kenya’s Daily Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the perspectives of female journalists about the framing of women issues in women magazines in Kenya’s daily newspapers. The study objectives were: to find out how female journalists view ... -
Women's Experiences With Cyber Crime a Case of Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This a cross-sectional descriptive study of the women's experiences of cybercrimes in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study expressly set out to determine the forms of cybercrimes experienced by women, examine the prevalence ... -
Participatory Communication in Kenya’s Large-scale Infrastructural Development Projects’ Planning & Implementation: a Case of Lamu Port in Hindi Ward, Lamu West Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined how developers of Lamu Port in Hindi Sub-County incorporated participatory communication during the design and implementation of the project. The study interrogated four objectives, including the ... -
Analysing the Print Media Commentary of the Building Bridges Initiative in Kenya Through Editorial Cartoons: a Study of the Daily Nation and the Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study seeks to investigate the importance of Editorial cartoons on the main stream media especially during the Building Bridges Initiative at the peak of its campaign. The objectives of this study will be (i) to ... -
Fonolojia Ya Maneno Mkopo Ya Kinyore Kutoka Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Huu utafiti umechanganua mifanyiko ya kifonolojia ambayo hutokea kwenye maneno mkopo ya Kinyore kutoka Kiswahili. Tofauti baina ya Kiswahili na Kinyore ni kwamba Kiswahili kina silabi funge ambazo haziko katika Kinyore. ... -
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 ... -
The Relevance of News Agencies in a Proliferated Media Space: the Case of Kenya News Agency
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to analyze the relevance of news agencies in a proliferated media space with reference to the Kenya News Agency (KNA). The specific objectives of the study sought to examine the uptake of news stories ... -
Influence of Peer Pressure on the Perception and Adherence of Church Worship of Christian Youths Aged 15-25 Years in Mwiki Ward, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study focused on the influence of peer pressure on the perception and adherence of church worship by Christian youths of ages 15-25 years in Mwiki, Nairobi County. The first objective was to probe the extent to which ...