Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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Disaster Preparedness in Academic Libraries in Kenya: Case of Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library, University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to investigate disaster preparedness in academic libraries in Kenya using case study of Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library University of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to: find out the ... -
Optimization of Electronic Record Management System and Performance in Public Institutions: Case Study of the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning Registry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to examine the optimization of electronic records management systems in performance of public institutions with reference to the ministry of lands and physical planning registry.................. -
Effectiveness of Probation and Community Service Order Sentencing on Offenders: a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global prison population is increasing and causing enormous financial burdens on governments (UNODC, 2006). There are currently 108 prison facilities in Kenya with over 54, 000 offenders incarcerated (Kenya Prisons ... -
Live Broadcast Of Parliamentary Proceedings And Its Impact On The Legislative Oversight Role Of The Senate Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings is meant to create public awareness on the roles of parliament and the Senate in particular. However, despite the existence of live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings since ... -
An Assessment of the Kenya Quarry Sustainability Performance in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The extractive industry has visible and, sometimes, not so visible negative impacts on the operators, abutting communities and land uses. While relevant management authorities and operators have demonstrated their ... -
Narratological Examination Of The Narratee In Christopher Okemwa’S Sabina And The Mystery Of The Ogre And Sabina The Rain Girl.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to examine the narratee in Christopher Okemwa’s Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre and Sabina the Rain Girl. The study analyses the narratee notion focusing on its definition, its signals and identification. ... -
Usasa Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia: Uchanganuzi Wa Maudhui Na Mtindo
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Themes and style are two inseparable aspects in a literary work. This research mainly focuses on modernity of themes as enabled by the unique style in Kithaka wa Mberia’s poetry. The objectives of this study are: to ... -
Modern Contraceptives Conversations Among Sexually Active Youth in Kianda Ward, Kibra Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to investigate how sexually active youth in Kibera’s, Kianda Ward communicate among themselves regarding adoption and use of modern contraceptives. The objectives of the study were to analyze modern ... -
A Morpho-semantic Study of Anthroponymy- Turkana Personal Names
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at analyzing the morphology, the semantic and pragmatics of selected personal names in the Turkana language. After exploring the morphology, semantic and pragmatics of these names, it is evident that ... -
Infrastructural Development as a Determinant of Kenya – China Economic Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to establish if Kenya’s purposeful infrastructure investment anchored largely on Chinese financial support has led to improvement and modernization of Kenya’s infrastructure network, economic growth and ... -
The Effects of Agricultural Drought on Livelihoods Vulnerability in Yatta Sub- County of Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Agriculture offers livelihoods to about (60%) 3/5 of Africa ‘s active work force, and still contributes 17% to the continent’s (Africa) total gross domestic product that accounts for its 2/5 of the total foreign currency ... -
The Quality Of Public Service Delivery In Public Organizations In Kenya A Study Of The Role Of The Client-Service Charter In The Case Of Kirinyaga Water And Sanitation Company.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at assessing the quality of public service delivery in public organizations in Kenya: a study of the role of Client-Service Charter in the Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company. The objectives that guided ... -
Interkulturalität Und Fremdheitserfahrung in Der Migrationsliteratur. Eine Untersuchung Am Beispiel Von Renan Demirkans Schwarzer Tee Mit Drei Stück Zucker Und Rafik Schamis Die Sehnsucht Der Schwalbe,
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In a context of globalization, migration has become a major social phenomenon. Therefore, people travel for many reasons. As a result, intercultural encounters are more likely to happen, and migratory movements progressively ... -
Influence of Location Intelligence in Law Enforcement: a Case of National Police Service,Nairobi County; 2010-2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines the influence of location intelligence to law enforcement and in particular National Police Service focusing on Nairobi County for the period between 2010 and 2019. The research was necessitated by a ... -
Engaging Customers as Stakeholders to Enhance Quality Management in Public Institutions- a Case of Kenya Power Company Use of Twitter
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to find out how engaging stakeholders through the use of social media impacted on quality management public institutions. The study mainly focused on Kenya Power Company. Kenya Power Company operates the ... -
Autobiographical Elements in David Musila’s Seasons of Hope
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the autobiographical elements in David Musila’s Seasons of Hope. There are several elements that make the text under study autobiographical in form and content. This project establishes the strategies ... -
Symbolism in Esilemba Oral Poetry: an Analysis of Its Significance in Response to Death Among Abanyole
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study analyzed the meaning, role and significance of symbolism used in Esilemba burial oral poetry in order to understand how the Abanyole people respond to death when it occurs among them. It was based on the premise ... -
Electoral Reforms and Democratic Consolidation in Kenya, 1997 – 2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines how electoral reforms have impacted democratic consolidation in Kenya, from 1997 to 2017. It is guided by the following specific objectives: To examine how electoral laws carried out in Kenya from 1997 ... -
Assessment Of Households’ Vulnerability To Flood And Drought Risk In Garashi Ward, Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past five years, the coastal parts of Kenya have experienced a combination of extreme droughts and flood incidences. This has left a huge negative effect with regards to the social, financial, health, and ecological ... -
Factors Contributing to Youth Involvement in Crime in Bungoma County, 2014 to 2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Annual Police Report of 2015 ranked Bungoma 6th out of 47 counties in reported crime incidents. Despite the County’s initiatives, crime continues to be committed by youth in Bungoma County. The County has about 467,171 ...