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Factors influencing women participation in political leadership: the case of Kimilili constituency of Bungoma county, Kenya

Tabuka, Elizabeth T (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)

Politics is almost everywhere a male-oriented, male-dominated enterprise. Even though women in most countries have been in all legal respects politically equal to men for over forty years, sex differences in political ...

Factors influencing women participation in political process the case of the Orange Democratic Movement party, Kenya

Mungai, Phoebe Wanjiku (University of Nairobi, 2014)

The primary purpose of the study was to study factors influencing women participation in political process in Orange Democratic Movement, Kenya.This was guided by the following objectives: social factors, economicfactors, ...

Factors Influencing Women Participation In Project Implementation: The Case Of Gender Mainstreaming Project In Selected Government Ministries In Nairobi County, Kenya.

Kisiang`ani, Gloria O (University of Nairobi, 2016)

The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing the participation of women in the implementation of county government projects, with a focus on gender mainstreaming county government projects which are ...

Factors influencing women participation in the decision making process in community projects: a case of Kitui central district, Kitui County

Wambua, Patrick M (University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)

The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing participation of women in decision making process in community projects in Kitui Central District Kitui County. The study sought to establish the influence ...

Factors influencing women participation in the implementation of peace building strategies: a case of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Kamau, Loise N (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Kenya has been prone to both internal and external threats to peace and security. Internally the country has been prone to intermittent ethnic clashes, particularly, among agro-pastoralist communities living in extreme ...

Factors Influencing Women Participation in World Food Programme’s Projects in South Sudan: a Case of Food for Assets (Ffa) Projects in Gogrial East County

Malong, Garang A (University of Nairobi, 2021)

In spite of various efforts to deal with food security and nutrition across the globe, about one in every three people in South Sudan are food insecure with women and children being the most vulnerable. This study was set ...

Factors influencing women performance in entrepreneurship: A case of Salon businesses within Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Momanyi, Doryce N (University of Nairobi, 2014)

In spite of the apparent benefits of entrepreneurship, there is little empirical data on how far the perceived benefits of women entrepreneurship are realized in Africa (Chigunta, 2005) especially in rural areas where ...

Factors Influencing Women Small Scale Traders Access To Microcredit From Microfinance Institutions: A Case Of Women In City Park Hawkers Market, Nairobi County, Kenya

Tongi, Clement N (University of Nairobi, 2015)

The study sought to investigate factors influencing access of microcredit from microfinance institutions among women small scale traders. The study further sought to establish the extent to which perception, cultural ...

Factors influencing women to commit crimes in Kenya: a study of inmates at Langa'ta Women Maximum Prison

Kamau, Salome N (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)

Crime is a major social problem in the world and is as old as human race. Men and women are subjected to the same imprisonment but little consideration has been given to the different needs and problems of imprisoned women ...

Factors influencing women's economic empowerment; Kilgoris Division Transmara West District, Kenya

Parsaloi, Joseph K (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)

The aim of the study was to establish factors influencing women's access to credit facilities for their economic empowerment in Kilgoris Division, Transrnara west district. The study targeted rural women, and the financial ...

Factors influencing women's entry into political leadership-the case of women (parliamentary and civic aspirants and leaders) in Chonyi Division of Kilifi District

Mwangovya, Maureen M (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)

This study sought to assess the 'Factors influencing women's entry into politics and decision making' a case of Chonyi Division of Kilifi District. The interest to carry out this research was prompted by the fact that ...

Factors influencing women's land ownership in Kombewa Division, Kisumu West District, Kenya

Musee, Benard K (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)

Land is close to life and it yields its benefits in an endless flow. In many Latin American countries including Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru, inheritance is the most important medium through ...

Factors influencing women's participation in decision making on land use in Kenya, Kimilili Bungoma District, Western Province, Kenya

Wabuti, Rhoda S (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)

Although women constitute the majority of the population and playa significant role in agriculture, they have continued to be marginalised. Studies on women and land have concentrated on other areas and paid little attention ...

Factors influencing women's participation in decision-making in community based water projects in Machakos Central Division, Kenya

Kavita, Annastacia K (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)

The participation of women in decision-making positions in sub-Saharan Africa is still very low. This is despite their contribution in their households, food production systems and national economies. This can be attributed ...