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Media as Actors in Conflict: a Case Study of Violent Electoral Conflict in Kenya 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This research examines media as actors in conflict with Kenya's 2007-2008 violent electoral conflict as a case study. The broad understanding is informed by the concept of the pivotal role the media plays in every modem ...
A Comparative Study of Harmonization of Foreign Direct Investment Policies in the East African Community Between 1985 and 2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Foreign direct investment inflows have rapidly increased worldwidq over the years. Economies have recognized that FDI is an important catalyst for economic development and have therefore improved their business climate to ...
A Survey of Market Risk Management Techniques by Commercial Banks in Kenya and Their Suitability in Mitigating Financial Loss
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The banking sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy and it is a critical vehicle that Links the Kenyan economy to the rest of the world. In the process of providing financial services, banks assume various kinds of ...
Media and Conflict: a Comparative Analysis of Media Coverage of Turbi Massacre (May-september 2005) and Mt. Elgon Clashes( July-november 2007)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study seeks to conduct an investigation into how the Kenyan Media covered the Turbi Massacre conflict in Northern Kenya with a view of highlighting the poor coverage and lack of Agenda setting. The study also tries ...
Mau Environmental Conflict and the Human Security of the Evictees
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This research is towards critically analyzing and building an in-depth understanding of the Mau environmental conflict and the human security of the evictees. The Mau forest complex is Kenya's largest indigenous forest and ...
Introgression of String Resistance Genes Into an Eritrean Sorghum Variety Through Marker Assisted Breeding
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Sorghum [S. bicolor (L.) Moench] is the most important cereal crop in Eritrea grown over 200,000 hectare annually. However, the parasitic weed Striga hermonthica is the major biotic constraint to production causing up to ...
Factors Influencing Solid Waste Management in Kisii Municipal Council, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study was set out to investigate factors influencing effective solid waste management (SWM) in Kisii municipal council (KMC) and hence come up with improvement strategies so as to maintain a clean and healthy environment. ...
The Impact of Free Primary Education on the Quality of Education in Kenya: a Case of Kimilili Division
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study set out to investigate the impact of free primary school education on quality of education in Kimilili division and to examine the influence that free primary education has had on the quality indicators or ...
The Role of Parliament in the Formulation and Implementation of Kenya's Foreign Policy
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study is intended to exam me the role played by parliament m the formulation and implementation of Kenya's foreign policy. The study recognizes that Kenya's constitution passed in 20 I 0 which is also Kenya's Second ...
Impacts of Market Forces on Land Use Changes and Its Implications on the Common Property Resources in Ngong Division
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The research was conducted around Ngong Division in Kajiado County. The aim was to investigate the contribution of market forces in land use changes and the impacts of the two forces on the local CPRs. This was mainly due ...