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Vetting of judges and magistrates in institutional transformation: lessons from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The role of the judiciary in safeguarding and entrenching the rule of law cannot be gainsaid. In countries where the judiciary is not independent or competent, human rights are not respected and the law is not what the ... -
The viability of micro-finance programs for the empowerment of rural poor women enterpreneurs: a case of Bujumbura rural province
(Department of sociology, 2003)This studyaimed at investigating the issue of how far micro-finance programs are viable for the empowerment of rural poor women entrepreneurs in the context of Bujumbura rural province, in Burundi. The main purpose wasto ... -
The Viability of a Free Newspaper in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area in Kenya: a Needs Assessment Study
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)The main aim of this study was to explore the viability of establishing a free newspaper in Kenya, and in particular in the Nairobi City County, which forms the Nairobi metropolitan area, to fill the gap left by mainstream ... -
Viability of accessing health insurance for the urban poor through community based organisations
(School of business, 2009)The aim of this research study was to determine the capacity of Community Based Organisations (CBO) in provision of health insurance to the urban poor. This was a descriptive survey. It focused on identifying the presence ... -
Viability of developing digital libraries in academic institutions: the case of catholic university of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of the study was to assess the viability of developing digital libraries in academic institutions with particular reference to the Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR). This was done by initially establishing the ... -
Viability of Hay Production as a Drought Resilient Climate-smart Strategy for the Pastoralist Systems of Kajiado
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in Kenya account for over 83% of the country's land area, hosting over 70% of livestock and 85% of wildlife populations. Pastoralism is the primary livelihood practised in Kenya's rangelands. ... -
Viability of internet banking as an operations strategy in commercial banks, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The Internet has revolutionised the way business is conducted today and the banking industry is no exception. Advances in technology have led to innovative strategies adopted by banks to become and remain competitive. In ... -
Vibration of rectangular and circular plates: The effect of a concentrated mass.
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1993)The problem of vibration of plates loaded with a concentrated mass has not been extensively studied. In this study therefore, the free vibration and harmonically forced vibration of rectangular and circular thin plates ... -
The view of secondary school adolescents on the psychosocial interactions with their parents infancy in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2004-11)Introduction: Trauma occurring during infancy and childhood development remains unforgotten and unforgiven It lives on as a scar that inhibits health attitudes towards others, which affects interpersonal relationships. ... -
The Views of Crime and Punishment Among Kalenjin of Kenya
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The views of students in Teachers' Colleges in Tanzania on the teaching of religion in Schools
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Views on environmental and classroom factors affecting adoption of information and communication technology in schools: the case of the laptop project in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study researched the environmental and classroom factors affecting the adoption of ICT in schools with regard to the Kenyan One Laptop per Child project that the government intends to roll out in primary schools. ... -
The village polytechnic progress, prospects and problems, a case study of Nyandarua district
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1990-04)This project paper gives the overall findings of a study designed to assess the performance of village polytechnics in Nyandarua District in terms of the promotion of rural development, the attitude of trainees to ... -
Violence Against Women in Kenya: an Exploration of the Underlying Factors
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Violence against women: the case of Kiogoro division, Kisii central district
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2008)This study identifies the common forms of violence and the causes of the violence. It dwells on violence against women both within and without the households. The study stems from pre-existing differences in socio-economic ... -
Violence among boys: the case study of Nairobi
(Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2007)Recognizing sexual violence as a hindrance to development is particularly important for addressing the social, cultural and economic arrangements that inhibit or suppress the realization of human rights. For violence ... -
Violence and memory in the Ethiopian novel: Maaza Mengiste’s beneath the lion’s gaze and Dinaw Mengestu’s children of the revolution
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)This study explores the themes of memory and violence in Maaza Mengiste’s Beneath the Lion’s Gaze and Dinaw Mengestu’s Children of the Revolution. The theme of violence is discussed in the first chapter while memory is ... -
Violence in childhood narratives: Chimamanda Adichie's purple hibiscus and half of a yellow sun
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This research investigates the role of the child figure in telling narratives of violence based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's two novels: Purple Hibiscus (2004) and Half of a Yellow Sun (2006). I have explored the uniqueness ... -
Violence in Kenya: an analysis of the dimensions of Ethnic violence associated with Elites, 1991-2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study examines the dimensions of ethnic violence associated with elites in Kenya and covers the period from 1991 to 2008. The researcher's interest to study the phenomenon was inspired by its recurrence in the country ...