Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Title

Women, men, property and change in Nandi District, Kenya

Oboler, Regina S (1982)

This study examines the impact of colonialism and the cash economy on the Nandi, a patrilineal, semi-pastoral people of western Kenya, concentrating on changes in women's and men's economic roles and rights in property, and ...

Women, the missing link in conflict resolution in Africa: a case study of Kenya and Liberia

Onsare, Rose M (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)

Conflict has been a part of the world from time immemorial. The need for not only conflict resolution but effective conflict resolution has been the preoccupation of the African continent and indeed the world at large. It ...

Women`s Public And Private Spaces: The Case Of Marriage & Politics In Kenya

Anika, Jane Dorothy (University of Nairobi, 2018)

This thesis sought to examine a woman politician`s private and public spaces and see how the two concepts intertwine in her life. It analyses the impact of one space on the other and the resulting consequences. In addition, ...

Womens labour force participation and fertility in Nairobi

Muyumbu, Linda N (Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 2001)

The past two decades have witnessed notable advances in studies seeking to illuminate potential connections between women's roles and demographic phenomena Whereas in more developed countries, an inverse relationship is ...

Women’s Access to Agricultural Information and Its Impact on Household Food Security in Kyau Village, Makueni County, Kenya

Mbevi, Lydia M (University of Nairobi, 2015-10)

Women’s access to and use of the mobile telephone in Western Kenya

Musoko, Joyce N (University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2010-10)

The purpose of this study was to establish the levels of access and use of mobile phones by women living and carrying out business on Mayanja market in Bungoma South district. By examining the benefits and challenges ...

Women’s Agency in Agroforestry and Its Contribution to Household Fuelwood Security in Kimilili Sub-county in Western Kenya

Nyongesa, Leysley N (University of Nairobi, 2023)

Despite aspirations to transition away from fuelwood reliance, the persisting reality is that billions worldwide, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, continue to depend on it as their primary cooking energy source. Being ...

Women’s Agency in the Context of Devolution in Kenya: a Case of Kajiado County

Wanjiku, Margaret (University of Nairobi, 2015)

There has been considerable debate in the literature on women’s participation and role in public administration and management. Devolution, currently in its third year of implementation in Kenya, offers a good platform ...

Women’s Autonomy and Contraceptive Use in Kenya: a Multilevel Analysis

Abok, Barnabas O (University of Nairobi, 2019)

Background: Modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) in Kenya has steadily increased from 39% in 2008-09 to 58% in 2014. Nonetheless, the modern contraceptive need of 18% of women aged 15 – 49 years is still unmet ...

Women’s empowerment through education in Africa: a case study of unesco

Maina, Loise W (University of Nairobi, 2014)

This research study was carried on women empowerment through education in Africa. This was done with an aim of establishing the matters of concern related to women empowerment through education in Africa either the ...

Women’s Experiences in Peace Building Processes: the Case of Turkana County, Kenya

Gichohi, Angelah W (University of Nairobi, 2016)

The overall goal of this study was to investigate women‟s experiences in peace building within the County of Turkana. The study‟s specific objectives were to: document the role of women in peace building within the County ...

Women’s participation in small and micro enterprises and the performance of their businesses in Gikomba market, Nairobi county

Otuke, Margaret M (University of Nairobi, 2015)

In the developing countries, Small Micro Enterprises (SME) comprises 95% of all businesses and 60-70% of employment. Although the majority of entrepreneurs are male, nowadays female entrepreneurs comprise a quarter to a ...

Women’s perception of leadership and its influence on voting for women leaders in Kenya: a case study of Bumula constituency in Bungoma county

Nyongesa, Jacinta M (University of Nairobi, 2014-11)

Women constitute more than half of the world population and therefore their contribution to social and economic development is also more than half as compared to men by virtue of their dual roles in the productive and ...

Women’s self help groups : a study of their characteristics and performance in Saboti constituency, Trans-nzoia county

Okello, Linda N (University of Nairobi, 2014-10)

Recently issues of women Self - help groups have gained grounds. Kenya like many other Sub - Saharan Africa n countries has a vibr ant history of self - help groups. Self - help groups play a major ...

Women’s status and fertility behaviour in Kenya:a case study of Nyamache division, Kisii District

Gwako, Laban M (University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Anthropology, 1990-05)

This study examines the relationship between women's status and fertility behaviour in the Gusii Community of Kenya. Although there are several dimensions by which women acquire their status,this study focuses mainly on ...

Women’s status as a crucial factor in fertility regulation:A case study of Mathare and Komarock residential areas of Nairobi

Ong' alo, Achayo D (University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 1998)

This is a Micro-level study which attempts to examine the impact of differential status of women on fertility level at family level in an Urban setting in Nairobi-Kenya. Women's education and labour force participation ...