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Socio economic factors influencing recreation demand in the municipality of Mombasa, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 2002)Tourism is an important foreign exchange earner to Kenya. As a result there is emphasis on tourism and all efforts are geared towards this sector- growth and expansion of tourist hotels and conservation of wildlife. Little ... -
Socio economic impact assessment of tissue culture bananas in Kisii highlands and South Nyanza in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Biotechnology can make very important contribution to the socio economic welfare of citizens in developing countries (Qaim, 1999). This study was therefore set up to assess the social and economic impacts brought about by ... -
Socio- Economic Determinants of Perceptions About Security: a Case Study of Eastleigh Area, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to evaluate the influence of socio- economic factors on the perceptions of security among residents of Eastleigh area. The study adopted convenience sampling in selecting the respondents of the research ... -
Socio- Economic Factors That Influence Extreme Radicalization in East Africa: a Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terrorism is a global phenomenon brought about by myriad factors which differ from continent to continent and country to country. Due to emerging networks of terrorists using advanced technology, they find their ways ... -
Socio- Economic Impact Of Electrification On Micro And Medium-Sized Enterprises In Kibera Slum, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Illegal electricity connection is a challenge in urban slums in developing countries. Kenya is facing illegal electricity connections especially in informal settlements. This is associated with risks such as danger to human ... -
A Socio-cultural Analysis of Factors Influencing Gender Participation in Informal Sector Business: the Case of Kangemi Market and Its Environs,nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing gender participation 111 informal micro-enterprises, growth of entrepreneurship and their contributions to income generation at household levels and subsequent ... -
Socio-cultural analysis of factors leading to girl-child school drop-out in Samburu district
(Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 2000)The main thrust of this project was to examine the factors that perpetuate the gender disparity in education in Samburu District, specifically Girl-child school drop out. This was mainly brought about by the fact that ... -
The socio-cultural and economic factors that explain pre-marital sexual behavior among adolescents: case of Makadara division, Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1996)This study focuses on the socio-cultural and economic factors that explain premarital sexual behaviour among adolescents. Specifically, the study attempts to: 1. investigate the role of parents and other family members ... -
Socio-cultural and economic risk factors for human Brucellosis in Lolgorian Division, TransMara District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Human brucellosis is a severely debilitating disease that requires prolonged treatment resulting in considerable medical expenses and loss of income due to loss of working hours. This study was designed to investigate ... -
The Socio-cultural and Structural Constraints Facing Women Group Management in Lurambi Division of Kakamega District: the Case of Mwirake and Sikuvale Women Groups
(University of Nairobi,Institute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 1987)This dissertation is based on a study carried out 1n order to fulfill my academic requirements for the one year postgraduate diploma course in cultural studies, offered by the Institute of African Studies, University ... -
The Socio-cultural Challenges of Internal Immigrant Adolescents in Kenya; the Case of Karirana Tea Estate, Limuru
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Adolescence is a transitory stage of growth between childhood and adulthood. It is characterized by biological, physical, psychological, and social changes that the adolescent is rarely adequately prepared for or equipped ... -
The Socio-cultural Context of Maternal Healthcare in Bondo District, Western Kenya: Implications for Safe Motherhood Interventions
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies University of Nairobi, 2006)This is a qualitative study of women's responses to pregnancy and childbirth among a selected sample of women in Nyang'oma division of Bondo district. In the study, close examination of the socio-cultural, economic, ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of the girl - child retention in public secondary schools in central division trans-nzoia county, Kenya
(2014)Education is the foundation that we build upon for the rest of our lives. Education in the world is to ensure that both girls and boys from poor families enroll and complete a full course of secondary school. Educating ... -
Socio-cultural dynamics and their impact on management of infertility in Kenya: the case of Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)This study was an exploration on the impact of cultural and psychosocial dynamics in the management and treatment of infertility. It also endeavoured to assess the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions regarding infertility ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing the preparations and performance of girls in science and mathematics subject in Primary and secondary schools
(Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2001)This study mainly focused on socio-cultural factors influencing the participation and performance of girls in science and mathematics subjects at primary and secondary levels. These are the subject areas where differences ... -
Socio-cultural Factors and Entreprenuerial Intentions of Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)A person’s intention to act entreprenuerially is a strong predictor of entreprenuerial action such as going into self-employment. In the quest to explain causation for entreprenuerial intentions, the present study examined ... -
Socio-cultural factors in influencing housholds' choice of continuos cooking fuel in Garissa municipality
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The focus of this study was to inquire the influence of socio-cultural factors on the choices of cooking fuel of Household in Garissa municipality. The 9tudy sought to achieve a number of objectives. First, it sought to ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Achievement of Gender Parity in Secondary School Leadership in Siaya Sub County, Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose for this study was to find out the socio-cultural factors that affect the gender parity in leadership of secondary schools in Siaya Sub-county, Siaya County. It sought to examine the influence of policies and ...
