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Factors influencing parents' preference for private primary schools in Central division, Garissa county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Education plays a critical role in socio-economic development of a country. It improves human capabilities as not all the human capabilities are by birth. Education accelerates economic growth through knowledge and skills ...
Factors influencing enrolment of female students in postgraduate studies: the case of college of Education and external studies of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The composition of female studies has been growing all over the world. The trend seems to indicate that female students prefer some courses over others. Female students who enroll in postgraduate courses do so for a number ...
Conflicts in the horn of Africa: a case study of children involvement in Somalia Conflict (2004-2011)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study was designed purposely to investigate the effects that children involvement in conflict had on their social welfare, contributing factors and interventions. Towards meeting this, the study sought data from Somalia ...
Influence of micro-finance institutions on entrepreneurial growth of small scale businesses in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study was an in-depth analysis on how micro-finance institutions have influenced the entrepreneurial growth of small scale businesses in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Small scale business investment opportunities in Kenya ...
Determinants of voter turnout during parliamentary and civic elections of Mombasa county-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study investigated determinants of voter turnout during parliamentary and civic elections of Mombasa County, Kenya. The statement of the problem was the growing concern of the determinants of voter turnout during ...
A comparative study of the determinants of contraceptive use among HIV positive and HIV negative women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
From a reproductive health and rights based perspective, all women should have access to contraceptive methods that allow them to avoid unintended pregnancies. HIV positive women have particular need for contraception - ...
Food security policy review in the horn of Africa a study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study set out to review the existing food security policies in the Hom of Africa by specifically focusing on Kenya. The study's objectives were to evaluate climate change policies on food security in Kenya, to examine ...
Factors influencing the behaviour of retail providers of Malaria treatment: the case of selected retail pharmacy outlets in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
In low income countries the majority of health care is sought in the private sector, often through retail pharmacy providers. Prompt access to effective malaria treatment is central to the success of malaria control ...
Factors influencing outsourcing of services in banks; a case study of first community bank Garissa branch, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Outsourcing has become a very vital business strategy in the current world. Due to the effects of globalisation and increased cost of production in Kenya, many companies are finding it important to innovate on ways which ...
Determinants of effective food aid distribution among Turkana pastoral women in Kerio Division: case of World Vision Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Food is a critical resource. Therefore, reaching beneficiaries who would otherwise suffer the effects of malnutrition and hunger, in a timely manner and in an appropriate form is especially important for the effectiveness ...