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Factors contributing to gender disparity in education in Kenya: the case of Kimilili-Bungoma District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The Kenyan education policy does not discriminate against girls and women, but their participation is characterized by manifest disparities. The education of girls and women is one of the most powerful forces of development ...
The role and scope of women's organizations in enhancing women's participation in Kenyan politics: 1992-2004
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
In spite of the fact that women constitute more than half the population and have a better voter turnout, the role, scope and quality of women's participation in Kenyan politics has consistently been lower than that of men ...
Generational tension and democratic transformation in Meja Mwangi's ''The big chiefs''
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
We recognize the fact that due to globalization and technological advancement new sources of knowledge have come to the fore. It should be remembered that the young are relatively advantaged in accessing this new knowledge ...
Factors influencing rural water supply development in Kinango district, coast province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Despite efforts made by the Government, Non Governmental Organizations, Donors and the local communities to provide clean, safe, reliable and adequate drinking water for Kinango District, acute water shortages and its ...
The Agenda setting function of the media and its impact in environmental conservation in Kenya: a case study of Mau forest
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study assesses the' agenda-setting function of the print media and pattern of coverage on environmental conservation in Kenya. It argues that the print Media can set an agenda by exposing certain event through repeated ...
Seasoned
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This novella, entitled 'Seasoned', explores the significance of projecting the omniscient point of view as a person. Its purpose is to show that there has been a reticence among authors to explore the inner consciousness ...
Factors influencing alcohol abuse among the youth in Nyeri Central District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study aimed at investigating factors influencing alcohol abuse amongst the youth. Alcohol abuse has resulted into adverse effects .In regard to this; there has been great effort to combat the situation. The government ...
Strategy choices by manufacturers in Kenya's Pharmaceutical industry
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Organizations are dependent on the environment for inputs and also for outputs. The environment presents opportunities as well as threats and therefore organizations have to constantly align themselves with the forces in ...
Competitive strategies adopted by Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Firms have adapted to various competitive strategies depending on the business environment. Some may opt for cost leadership, some diversification, while others venture into markets. According. to Porter (1980), An ...
Responses of Fidelity shield insurance company to changing environmental conditions
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This research was designed to investigate into the responses by Fidelity Shield Insurance Company Ltd. to the changes in the external environment. The study sought to achieve two objectives. The first objective was to ...