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Effects of social-cultural factors on Somali women economic empowerment in Garissa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
The economic empowerment of women is a prerequisite for sustainable development, pro-poor
growth and the achievement of all the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Gender equality
and empowered women are catalysts for ...
The Role of Agro-based industries in rural development, A Case study of Nyansiongo Tea Factory in Borabu Division, Nyamira District.
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Agriculture continues to play a significant role in rural landscapes hence a basis for rural development. Agro-based industries which thrive on this major rural economic activity are an important aspect in rural development ...
Implementation of non- governmenta organizations funded projects: An evaluation of Camp International, Msambweni district,Kwale county, Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a tremendous role in addressing the issues
of poverty, equality and development. The decentralization of governments and scaling-back of
social spending advocated by the ...
The Role of infrastructure in spatial growth and development of environmentally sustainable urban human settlements: A Case study of Kisii Town.
(University of Nairobi,, 1994)
This study set out to identify the role of infrastructure and other factors in the spatial growth of Kisii
town and the environmental consequences of inadequate provision of the same. The study is based on
the assumption ...
Low - income housing finance systems in Kenya: Lessons from Nairobi
(1989)
The UNCHS (HABITAT) goal of providing decent shelter
for all by the year 2000, appears quite a high one, given
the current trends of poor economic performances,
especially in the developing world. It is only ten years
to ...
Determinants of growth of small and medium enterprises in Kakamega Central Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Challenges to the growth and viability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are arising
from globalization, increased customer expectations, technological advances, and increased
competition. Business improvement models ...
Electricity consumption in learning institutions: The case of Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Learning institutions consume a significant portion of the total tertiary electricity and hence
could contribute to energy saving in Kenya if the right energy saving measures are put in place.
For evidence-based design ...
Perception of women with ovarian cancer admitted at Kenyatta national hospital towards health care service utilization.
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)
Problem statement: Ovarian cancer is the third commonest cause of cancer death from
gynecologic tumors in Kenya (Cheserem 2013). Globally ovarian cancer is the ninth most
common cancer among women. It ranks fifth in ...
Hypospadias as seen at the kenyatra national hospital over a ten year period 1976-1985
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
Unemployment and the Kenyan Sisal industry
(University of Nairobi, 1973)
This thesis falls into two sections. In thp first part, the author discussed the effect of future developments in the sisal industry on the demand for labour. In Part II, he turns to some labour supply probler~.
The ...