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The problematic s of the quest for identity in Derek Walcott's dream on monkey mountain.
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
The study investigates how Derek Walcott treats the theme of the search for identity in Dream on Monkey Mountain.
The study proceeds from the premise that the search for identity for the Afro-Caribbean is a constant ...
A study to investigate the causes of poor performance of mathematics subject in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in Kangundo Division, Machakos District
(2006)
The main purpose of the project is to study the root causes of the poor
performance of mathematics in KCSE in Kangundo Division. The
researcher interviewed the 12 head teachers, 168 teachers 480 students. The
sample of ...
Technical efficiency in the delivery of health care services: : a case study of public hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
This study evaluates the technical efficiency and productivity of a sample of public hospitals in Kenya using the non-parametric techniques of data envelopment analysis(DEA) and a DEA based Malmquist Productivity Index ...
ICT and society : an exploratory survey on the role of internet on knowledge acquisition among Nairobi youth
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
Internet is integral in society is un-debatable, it was on this premise that this research sought to find out how the youth use the internet and how it has impacted on them with a bias on knowledge acquisition. The project ...
The effect of orphan-hood on the nutritional and educational status of children in Zambia
(2006)
The death of a parent occasion's severe trauma on a child. The loss a parent causes
emotional distress and deprives the orphaned child of nurturing, values, information and
discipline. The loss of a productive household ...
Effects of non-formal education (N.F.E.) on the nomadic pastoralists' children's participation in education in Kirisia division, Samburu district, Kenya
(2006)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of non-formal education
(NFE) on the Nomadic Pastoralists' Children's Participation in Education in
Kirisia Division in Samburu District, Kenya. Five research ...
Building competitive advantage through diversification: a case study Of the KENOL/KOBIL oil corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This was a case study on building competitive advantage through geographic
diversification. The study was done as a case study of Kenol/Kobil Petroleum
Company in Kenya. The data collection instrument was an interview ...
The Factors that result in poor performance of science related subjects in secondary schools: : a case study of Kwale district schools
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
The research project consists of five chapters : chapter one which starts with the general description of the original meaning of the word science and its roots and the importance of science in life. This is followed by ...
Reading to learn in the content areas
(2006)
The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to investigate reading to learn with specific focus on Elimu teachers college in Kenya. The significance of this study lies in the fact that reading to learn is ...
Factors affecting performance in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E) English examinations in Nyamache division, Gucha district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting performance ill
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English examination in Nyamache Division, Gucha District. Five research questions were ...