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Gender Dimensions of Court Awarded Child Custody: a Case Study of the Nairobi Children’s Court
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This was an exploratory study on gender based dimensions of Court awarded child custody with focus on the Nairobi Children’s Court. The study examined six key informants knowledgeable in child custody law and gender issues. ... -
The Gender Dimensions of the Land Resource Conflict; Implications for Peace and Policy Interventions in Kenya (1995-2005)
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS), University of Nairobi, 2005) -
The Gender Dimensions of the Violent Electoral Conflict in Kenya: a Case Study of Kibera Slum in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)In the violent electoral conflict in Kenya that occurred between 30th December 2007 and zs' February 2008, several groups are distinctly identifiable on the basis of common issues and interests with underlying economic, ... -
Gender Discourse in the Kenyan Print Media. A Critical Analysis of the Text of Oyunga Pala of the Daily Nation
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, 2008)The main purpose of this study was to find out how language is used to perpetuate gender inequality as portrayed in the Kenyan print media. In particular, it set out to discover how what is generally seen as common sense ... -
Gender discrimination against women in the punishing of witches among the Abagusii of south-western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Although it can be argued that much of the indigenous cultural beliefs and practices have given way to modernity and scientific ways of explaining phenomena, some members in some African communities are slow to embrace ... -
Gender Discrimination and Inequality: a Look Into Female Work Roles in Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Gender discrimination: a philosophical critique of its religious foundation
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1997)This thesis focuses on the perpetuation of gender inequality by five religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism, to show how they impede the success of various attempts to end discrimination against ... -
Gender Disparities in Leadership in the Anglican Church, Diocese of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)According to the Laws of the Church of England, a woman can be ordained to lead in any seat in the Global Anglican Church. In Kenya though, the highest level of leadership that a female clergy has risen to is that of ... -
Gender disparities in secondary education in Kibwezi Division-Kibwezi District Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The major problem of this study was that despite the Kenya government effort to avail education opportunities for all as stated in government education policies, gender disparity in secondary school education still persist. ... -
Gender disparity among entrepreneurs with disabilities in Kangemi Market, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Gender disparities in terms of opportunities, security, ana 'participation have become important issues for developing economies because of their potential effects on both sustainable growth and poverty reduction in an ... -
Gender disparity And its influence on The sexual behaviour of Youth in kenya: The case of Uzima reproductive health Project
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2004)Gender refers to the Social Construction of Men and Women. Gender disparity has been known to perpetuate inequalities that cause women and men to have less access to and control over economic resources. It is noteworthy ... -
Gender disparity in Secondary education in the context of Millenium Developement Goals: the case of Mbooni West District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Education is the key to unlocking human potential. The acquisition of skills and knowledge enables societies to overcome poverty and disease. Education thus enables people to come out of oppression, alienation and to take ... -
Gender Diversity and Performance of International Non-governmental Organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study looks at the influence of Gender Diversity on the Performance of International Non-Governmental Organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of the study was to find out the effect of Gender ... -
Gender Diversity in Top Management and Firm Performance in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)This paper analyses the relationship between gender diversity in top management and firm performance. It investigates the moderating role of the business environment and their interaction on top manager gender and firm ... -
Gender dynamics and intellectual property law
(University of Nairobi, 2000-07)"Go ahead and do it. Don't ask! Its much easier to apologise than ask for permission. You can't afford to wait." These are the words of Grace Hopper to women inventors. These words of encouragement are an echo of agony ... -
Gender Empowerment Through Micro-financing: a Case Study of Women Groups in Fumbini Location, Kilifi District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Insitute Of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, 2006)Micro-financing plays an important role in development aspirations of poor countries by providing opportunity for low income-earners to access affordable financial services, which commercial banks have deprived them. ... -
Gender Equality and Education in Kenya: a Case Study of Women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines the effectiveness of legislation and policies towards enhancing gender equality in access to education in Kenya. It uses the example of women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ... -
Gender equality of women in poverty reduction: the case of the local links project in Kibera Division ,Nairobi , Kenya
(Department of Education Management, 2012)The study sought to explore the situation of Kibera informal settlement in regard to promoting gender equality and empowerment of women in poverty reduction. The study took the case of the Local Links Project in Kibera ... -
The Gender Factor In Countering Terrorism In Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The overall objective of the study was to assess the gender factor in countering terrorism in Africa using Kenya as the case study. The study sought to achieve the following specific objectives; to assess the trends in ...