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Traditional justice systems and sexual violence: A case study of Nubians in Kibera, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-11)
Sexual violence remains a public health concern and human rights violation. Various
interventions and reforms have come up targeting the health sector and criminal justice
system, in response to the needs of survivors ...
Assessment of correctness of inhalation technique among asthmatic children and Their caretakers at the Kenyatta national Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Asthma is a major cause of morbidity among children throughout the world
and it is currently estimated to affect more than 300 million people. Its diagnosis is
mainly clinical based on history although it can ...
The sexual offences act, 2006 and its role in enhancing access to justice for survivors of sexual violence in Nairobi
(2010-09)
Survivors of sexual violence in Nairobi continue to face challenges in their quest for justice
despite the existence of a law that broadly criminalises sexual offences. This study was, hence,
designed to answer the ...
Malignant obstructive jaundice: Factors predictive of non Resectability at kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Malignant obstructive jaundice is a rising cause of mortality and morbidity in surgical
patients worldwide. Most patients at time of presentation have advanced disease. Surgery
remains the only curative mode of treatment ...
Credit and investments by micro and small scale enterprises: a study of women traders in Busia town.
(2010)
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are a critical sector of Kenya's trade activities
both in the urban and rural areas. Available evidence on MSEs in Kenya
demonstrates that women traders' activities such as clothing, ...
Legal intervention to curb discriminatory religious practices in Kenya for full realization of Women's Human Rights: A comparative study of christianity and Islamic faiths
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Human rights are a concept that has been constantly evolving throughout human
history. They have been intricately tied to the laws, customs and religions throughout the
ages. The origin of human rights could be said ...
Continuous auditing support using multi-agent systems
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The frequency of the review III a continuous auditing environment differentiates it from periodic
traditional auditing. In continuous auditing the controls, transactions and financial reports are reviewed
as soon as the ...
Factors affecting participation of women in headship positions in public primary schools in Oljoro-Orok division, Nyandarua District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence low participation of women in headship positions in public primary schools in O'ljoro'rok division of Nyandarua North district. Specifically, the study ...
School-based factors influencing participation of girl-child in public primary schools. A case of Otonglo Zone of Kisumu District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Accessibility to education is one of the most important instruments for human resource development. Therefore education of girls occupies top priority amongst various measures taken to improve the status of the traditionally ...
A case study of the impact of HIV/AIDS on girls' secondary education on Maralal Urban Council, Samburu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of HIV / AIDS on the education of secondary school girls in Maralal Urban Council in Samburu District. This is because the drop out rate of girls from school has ...