Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Analysis of non-motorised travel conditions on the Jogoo Road corridor in Nairobi
(2013)This paper details the prevailing conditions under which pedestrians and bicyclists operate with regard to safety, security, comfort, and convenience with a view to evaluating NMT corridor experience in a holistic manner. ... -
Estimation of Fertility Levels and Differentials in Kenya: An Application of Coala-Trussell and Gompertz Re¬ lational Models
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Local Governance and ICTs Research Network for Africa LOG-IN Africa State of ICTs and Local Governance in Kenya: Needs Analysis and Research Priorities
(Institute For Development Studies, 2005)This concept paper provides an overvie w of the state of ICTs and local governance in Kenya using secondary inform ation. It begins w ith an introduction, followed by two brief sections on socio-economic development ... -
Hawking as a Survival Strategy for the Urban Poor: The Case of Nairobi
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IOPB chromosome number reports
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 1969) -
Advantages & Disadvantages of Charcoal Burning in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 1974) -
Agrochemicals: a potential health hazard among Kenyas small-scale farmers
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 1993) -
Effect of Terrorism on Kenya’s Securities Market
(2013)The stock market plays a critical role in the national economy since it facilitates fundraising activities, trade, investment and economic growth and development. An understanding of all the factors that affect its performance ... -
The Effect of Logistics Outsourcing Practices on the Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013)Outsourcing of services has become a common practice among large manufacturing firms worldwide and this is due to the various benefits that accrue to a firm as a result of outsourcing. Contracting out production of goods ... -
Effect of Capital Market Deepening on Economic Growth in Kenya
(2013)The capital market is important since it connects the financial sector with other non-financial sectors of the economy. This study examines the effect of Capital Market Deepening on economic growth in Kenya. Controversy ... -
Analysis of Challenges in the Implementation of Operations Research Techniques for Value Addition in the Logistics Industry in Kenya: A Survey of selected Nakuru County-Based Logistics Firms
(2013)In National and International Supply Chain Management Systems, developing ideas that add value and solve logistics problems successfully when implemented is an important determinant of economic growth and competitiveness ... -
Education for sustainable development in action
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2006) -
Assessment of Professional Needs of Faculty in American College and University Environmental Programs.
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 1999)This paper reports on an ongoing process of identifying and meeting the professional needs of faculty in higher education environmental programs in the United States. It includes the self-reported strengths and weaknesses ... -
The Earth Charter: An ethical framework for 'good'globalization (Draft Version)
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2002) -
Making the world one
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2005) -
The Pacific way: sustainability in higher education in the South Pacific Island nations
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2010)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to create an area profile of significant activity and possibility in higher education for sustainable development (ESD) in the island nations of the South Pacific Ocean. Design/m ... -
Building Consensus on Shared Values
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Teaching Sustainability with the Earth Charter
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2002)This chapter introduces the Earth Charter and discusses its value as a tool for teaching about sustainable development in the university classroom. The chapter includes examples of how some U.S. faculty members are using ... -
Environmental Education: Academia's Response
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 1997)