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Socio - economic impacts of land subdivision in Kenya’s drylands: A case study of Kimana/Tikodo group ranch in Loitoktok Di strict
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Land being an essential factor of production the world over has remained dynamic due to
changes in land uses over time. It determines the socio-cultural and economic basis of most
societies in the world. Since the scramble ...
Effects of quality assurance and standards officers' supervision on academic performance in secondary schools in Meru Central District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Supervision of teachers by Quality Assurance and Standards Officers (QASOs) is one area that needs to be strengthened so that it can contribute to high academic achievements and to the success of free secondary education. ...
Analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS) in sediments and water in Nairobi river by gas chromatography
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Industrial production of PCBs dates back to the period between 1929 and 1977, contributing to
over 1.5 x 109 kilograms of the chemicals, a third of which has been released into the global
environment. The production and ...
A comparison of modified and standard pap staining methods in the assessment of cervical smears at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Invasive carcinoma of the cervix is one of the most common cancers in the world. Cervical cancer is preventable by screening methods. The traditional screening method is the Pap smear. As practiced conventionally Pap stain ...
Factors influencing the successful implementation of E-government in Kenya: the case of he directorate of E-government
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The achievement of e-government in Kenya has been one of the main priorities of the Kenya government towards the realization of national development goals and objectives for Wealth and Employment Creation, as stipulated ...
Determinants of Tea Export supply in Kenya (1970-2007)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The aim of the study was to identify the factors that determine tea export supply in Kenya. Specifically, the study attempts to describe the tea export performance of Kenya for the period 1970 -2007, investigate the ...
Factors contributing to agricultural productivity in Kenya; a case of Ruiri location in Buuri District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study was carried out to investigate the factors contributing to agricultural productivity in Ruiri location of Buuri district to improve agricultural production through extension services. The strategy for revitalizing ...
The impact of the mass media on youth participation in the 2007 Kenya general elections in Nakuru District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Scholars have studied the effects of media exposure on political behavior since the 1940s. The results of these studies are mixed and inconclusive. This study examined the gross impact of mass media exposure on various ...
The role of the AU peace and security council in conflict management: a case study of the horn of Africa ( 2004-2008)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This dissertation contends that despite the increasing complexity of conflict dynamics in the African continent, the African Union established a home grown initiative to deal with the brunt of conflicts in the region. The ...
The legal challenges of new reproductive technologies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study investigated the legal challenges of the new reproductive technologies (NRTs) in Kenya. In this research, new reproductive technology was used to refer to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The research intended to ...