Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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A Synchronic Study of the Major Phonological Processes of Kichonyi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The research aimed at analyzing the phonological processes of Kichonyi sounds using the Natural Generative Phonology theory (NGP). It set out to describe the phonological processes involving vowels and consonants in Kichonyi ... -
Relationship Between Electoral Campaign Emotions And Voting Behaviour Among Voters In Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Politics is mainly emotional as people tend to respond to political matters from an emotional perspective. Consequently, these reactions tend to have a major influence on peoples conduct and attitudes. Political rallies ... -
Imagery And Animal Symbolism In Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is a literary analysis of Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen. It investigates the use of animal symbols, imagery and the effectiveness of journey motif as part of imagery in the text. The study identifies symbols ... -
Impact of the Policy for Persons With Disability on Inclusivity in Public Service- a Comparative Study of Service Commissions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to examine the effect of disabled people policies on inclusivity in Public Service. Particularly, the study assessed the impact of the said policies in five independent commissions namely TSC, PSC, ... -
Schöpfungsmythen Zwischen Lokalität Und Globalität: Eine Interkulturelle Untersuchung Westafrikanischer Und Germanischer Kosmogonien
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Creation myths or cosmogonies are logical explanatory models for the origin of the world and can be found in almost all cultures. They emerge as cultural texts and, on closer inspection, show impressive similarities. ... -
Export Potential and Efficiency in Kenya: an Application of the Stochastic Frontier Gravity Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The primary aim of this study was to provide estimates of the export potential and efficiency of Kenya’s bilateral trade with its top 20 trading partners using a stochastic frontier gravity approach. The paper’s specific ... -
The Relationship Between Performance Appraisal and Employee Productivity in the State Department for Correctional Services in Kwale County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Increase in performance appraisal leads to employee productivity since employees are stimulated to put more effort to increase productivity. This is not always the case in the Kenyan situation and this study therefore ... -
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 ... -
Records Management Practices That Enhance Service Delivery in Public Organizations in Kenya: Case Study of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at investigating the value of effective records management practices in enhancing service delivery service delivery at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in Kenya. The objectives of the ... -
The Role Of Community Based Organizations In Addressing Youth Unemployment In Ndeiya Division, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)High rates of youth unemployment pose a major threat to socio-economic development in the African continent. The study therefore endeavours to establish the role played by Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in ameliorating ... -
A Systematic Reconstruction Of The Phonology Of Proto-Luyia: A Comparative Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main goal of this research was to undertake a reconstruction of the phonology of Proto-Luyia, the earlier parent stage in the Luyia dialects, within the comparative method framework. This study outlined and analyzed ... -
Narrating Publicness In Selected Contemporary Kenyan Women’s Autobiographies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines how Kenyan women who have been occupiers of public or privileged spaces narrate their publicness. The study focuses on three contemporary Kenyan women’s autobiographies: Ciarunji Chesaina’s Run Gazelle ... -
A Lexico-Semantic Interpretation Of Euphemisms In Kiembu- (Kīīveti Dialect)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This is a study which was conducted on the Kīĩveti dialect of Kĩembu language. The purpose of this study was to analyze the type of politeness employed in the euphemized Kīĩveti lexical items in different social contexts. ... -
Interogating Refugee Rights to Health: a Case of Psychological Health of Refugee Children in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this research project was to assess the psychological health of refugee children in Kakuma refugee camp. A refugee child is still a child with all protection needs for his growth and wellbeing. The study ... -
Ujenzi Wa Taswira: Dhima Ya Tashibihi, Sitiari, Tashtiti Na Maelezo Ya Mandhari Katika Utendi Wa Ngamia Na Paa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Katika utafiti huu, tumeshughulikia dhima ya tashibihi, sitiari, tashtiti na maelezo ya mandhari katika Utendi wa Ngamia na Paa. Utenzi huu ni miongoni mwa tenzi sita za Kiswahili za jadi zilizokusanywa, kuhaririwa na ... -
Assessment of Urban Neighborhood Sustainability: a Case Study of Ngara Estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study is an assessment of urban neighbourhood sustainability. The study argues that unmanaged urban growth has led to urban issues such as environmental problems, poor infrastructure and congestion, among others, ... -
Women’s movements and collective action in Africa: lessons from Ousmane Sembene’s God’s bits of wood, Anlu of Cameroun and the women’s market rebellion in Lagos
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of this thesis was to analyse women’s collective action in colonial Africa with a goal of understanding and highlighting the roots, gains and opportunities of women’s movements in Africa through an African ... -
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 ... -
Tense Agreement in the English of Upper Primary Learners of the Siathani Primary School in Machakos County, Kenya: a Frequency Analysis Approach.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to investigate the application of the tense agreement rule in the English of upper primary learners of the Siathani Primary School in Machakos County. The study was undertaken to identify the extent to ... -
The Status and Challenges of Universal Electricity Connectivity in Urban Informal Settlements, a Case of Silanga in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Access to electricity and connectivity has been a challenge facing informal settlements despite being receptors of new migrants to urban areas and cities. The electricity grid in Kibera is poorly connected, leaving many ...