Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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Intra-communal Violent Conflicts in South Sudan: The Case of Western Nuer 1982 - 2016
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study problem could be epitomized as the pervasive culture of violence and aggressive attitudes among the youth of the Western Nuer society. The two forgoing phenomena are systemically embedded in the society that ... -
Assessment of Non-motorized Transport & Its Implications on Urban Land Uses. A Case Study of Kitengela Township
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Non-motorized transport (NMT) is a mode of transport that offers efficient, cheap, safe and convenient mobility. Encouraging use of NMT reduces reliance on use of vehicles thus reducing challenges facing the world through ... -
A Comparative Study of Print Media Coverage of the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme to Vulnerable Groups in Kenya Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study set out to investigate how print media covered the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The specific objectives were: to find out the extent to which the Inua Jamii cash ... -
An Analysis of the Influence of Interpersonal Communication Between the Directorate of Immigration and Somali Urban Migrants in Eastleigh, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Guided by the Symbolic Interactionism Theory of Mead and Ecological systems theory by Bronfenbrenner, this study aimed to analyse how interpersonal communication determines the migration outcomes of Somali migrants in ... -
Gedächtnis Und Erinnerung in Der Wendeliteratur Am Beispiel Von Jana Hensels Wenderoman Zonenkinder
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Memory in Literary studies has been an area of interest in German Literature. The underlying study presents results from an analysis of memory and remembrance in Jana Hensel’s novel, Zonenkinder. The aim of the project was ... -
A Derivation by Phase Analysis of the Ekegusii Verb System
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study was morpho-syntactic and qualitative in nature. The researcher was the primary source of data for analysis, which were mainly Ekegusii sentences, clauses, and phrases. In this study, an attempt was made to account ... -
Edutainment in Children’s Television Programming: a Content Analysis of ‘big Minds Childrens Programme’ on Kbc Channel 1
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Media plays a critical role in forming and influencing people’s attitudes and behaviour. Media is essentially relevant in increasing society’s awareness and response to social calls. This is mainly because mass media has ... -
Representing the Contemporary Iranian Woman: a Reading of Parinoush Saniee’s the Book of Fate
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this thesis, I explore Parinoush Saniee’s The Book of Fate to establish how the contemporary Iranian woman is represented in the novel. The study aims at investigating the depiction of Iranian woman against the ... -
The Role of Sports in Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism Among Muslim Youth of Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Radicalization and violent extremism have been a worrying trend in a number of countries in the world, including the African region. Kenya continues to face the problem of radicalization of youth where incidences of ... -
Morphophonological and Lexical Variations of the Waqooyi and Maay Dialects of Somali
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This was research was about the variations that the Maay and the Waqooyi dialects have. The variations discussed were in phonology, lexis and morphology. The research aimed at bringing out these variations that exist in ... -
The Role of Whatsapp in Learning by University of Nairobi Graduate Students
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Digital technology, without a doubt, plays a significant part in modern schooling. WhatsApp mobile technology is quite useful in this regard, as it is widely and extensively employed in virtual university instruction. It ... -
Maudhui Ya Siasa Na Athari Zake Katika Jamii: Mifano Kutoka Diwani Ya Kaza Macho
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kwenye tasnifu hii, tumehakiki maudhui ya siasa na athari zake katika jamii. Diwani ya Kaza Macho imerejelewa. Utafiti wetu ulilenga kutekeleza madhumuni matatu yafuatayo: Kuchanganua namna maudhui ya kisiasa yanavyojitokeza ... -
Reform Interventions, Participatory Monitoring and Perfomance of Agricultural Projects Funded by the World Bank in Trans-nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Participatory monitoring is at the center of a global conversation as useful tool in tracking the progress of interventions and has been cited as a critical contributor to improved performance. The practice has largely ... -
Proverbial Language That Expresses Power and Dominance Against Women- the Case Study of Gĩ-gĩcũgũ Dialect of Gĩkũyũ Language
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study focused on the proverbial language that expresses power against women and upholds dominance of men in Gĩ-Gĩcũgũ dialect of Gĩkũyũ language within the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis Theory, as proposed ... -
An Assessment of Safety Strategies in Handling Fire Emergencies in Kenyan Airports- a Case Study of Wilson Airport Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of study was to assess the safety strategies in handling fire emergencies in Kenyan airports. The assessment was done using the National Emergency Response Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that ... -
Communication, Pharmacy Personnel Knowledge, Consumer Preference and Generics Uptake in Retail Pharmacies in Njiru Sub-county, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Adoption rate of generics remains low in Kenya (30%) despite well-demonstrated cost-saving benefits, amid pervasive perceptions of low quality, thus impeding access to affordable medication. The moderation effect of pharmacy ... -
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 ... -
Whatsapp Use in Newsrooms-a Case Study of the Daily Nation Newspaper
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to examine the effect of WhatsApp Messenger use in media houses. The study focused on the use of WhatsApp Messenger by Nation Media Group journalists. The study was premised on three objectives namely, ... -
Relationship Between Conscientiousness Personality Trait and Job Performance Among Pharmaceutical Technologists-a Case of Goodlife Pharmacy Stores in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Personality traits reflect someone’s enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. These patterns significantly influence one’s perceptions, values, and attitudes. Conscientiousness personality trait is the level ... -
Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Father Presence and Chemical Dependency Among Recovering Addicts at Shimo La Tewa Medically Assisted Therapy Clinic, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Raising children occasionally opens them up to several avenues. Some of these avenues are of deviance and drug abuse while other avenues are not. The nurturing environment in which a child grows up in contribute greatly ...