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Ethnicity and Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Malawi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)This study set to find out the contribution of each of the principal proximate determinants of fertility to the total fertility rate from a national and a sub-group perspective. Four factors were examined and these were ... -
Ethnicity as a tool of political violence: a case study of the North Rift, 1992-2009
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The focus of this study was to examine how ethnicity was used as a tool of political violence in the North Rift of Kenya. Although North Rift comprises of nine districts namely Uasin Gishu, Turkana, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, ... -
Ethnics and health risk communications : the case of advertising tobacco products by the Kenyan media in the new millenium
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The purpose of this study is to evaluate ethics and health risk communications; its lack and consequences thereof in the advertising of tobacco products. It is a case study of the Kenyan media and how it conducts its ... -
Ethno archaeological investigations on domestic stock age spectra from pastoral Neolithic sites in Kenya
(Department of Arts, 1992)This study is designed to address an interpretive problem that has arisen during the study of animal bones from Pastoral Neolithic sites in Kenya. A solution to this problem, it is suggested, could be obtained through ... -
An Ethno-archaeological Study of Mortuary Practices Among the Pokot People
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Ethnoarchaeology Of The Gabbra: The Distribution Of Material Culture Items In Occupied And Abandoned Settlements
(University of Nairobi.Department of Arts, 1984-03)This study presents a site oriented study of Gabbra material culture and its distribution in different settlements. It is based on observations made in inhabited and abandoned settlements and on the material remains ... -
An ethnoarcheological study of burial practices among the Abasuba of Rusinga island, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2006)This study examined the ethnoarchaeological burial practices of the Abasuba of Rusinga Island, 0 n Lake Victoria of Western Kenya. The burial practices, factors influencing their performance and inferences that can be ... -
An ethnographic study of cervical cancer among women in Limuru Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the developing countries. In Kenya, it accounts for 59% of all genital cancers of both men and women. Although it is the most preventable form of cancer, ... -
An Ethnographic Study of Home-based Care for People Living With Hiv/aids in Nyang'oma Division, Bondo District, Western Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies,, 2008)This study investigated the dynamics of home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Nyang'oma Division in Bondo District of western Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the healthcare support ... -
Ethnopharmacology and toxicology of antimalarial plants used traditionally in Msambweni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Historically, compounds containing novel structure from natural origin represent a major alternative source for the discovery and development of new drugs for several diseases. This study was undertaken in order to compose ... -
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of ... -
Ethnoveterinary Perceptions and Practices and Their Relationship to Human Healthcare in Nyan'goma Division Bondo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was conducted among the Luo livestock farmers of Nyang'oma division of Bondo district, western Kenya. The overall objective of this study was to identify and discuss lay people's perceptions and practices about ... -
Etiology, epidemiology, clinical and pathological presentations of Edema disease and Edema disease-like syndromes of pigs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Edema disease and edema disease-like syndromes are major causes of morbidity and mortality in pig herds in Kenya, yet their distinct causes are not well understood although a wide range of infectious and non-infectious ... -
Etude des personnages masculins chez mariama ba, dans une si longue lettre et chez aminata sow fall, dans l'appel des arenes
(University of Nairobi.Department of Literature, 1991)Our study based on "The male character by the female writers", namely Mariama Ba (Une Si Longue Lettre) and Aminata Sow Fall (L'Appel des arenes), was carried out with the aim of determining the portrait of the male character ... -
Euphemisms and taboo words: a case of Kikuyu’s Kabete dialect
(2014)This works is a discussion of the relationship between informativity and interpretation of euphemism as well as taboo words and the social – cultural context in which they are used by speakers of Kikuyu as a first language. ... -
European settlers in the trans Nzoia district: A case study of racial domination in the Kenya white highlands,1920 - 1946
(University Of Nairobi,Department Of History., 1987)This case study reconstructs the history of European settlers in Trans Nzoia district from 1920 to 1946. Chapter one serves as an introduction, outlining the historical problem under study and providing a survey of the ... -
European Development Finance Institution and Private Investment in Africa: a Case of Kenya (2000-2009)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Many African countries have undertaken reforms that have produced significant results in terms of growth and stability over the last decade. The continuation of the positive trend in economic growth is essential for poverty ... -
European union reqiurements on horticultural exports : a case study of Kenyan horticultural exports 1990-2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)European Union is a lru\ior destination for Kenyan horticultural exports. The EU demands high standards for horticultural exports. It has laid down directives and standards concerning different types of crops and plants. ... -
Evaluating Anti-predator Deterrent Against Lions in Group Ranches Surrounding Amboseli National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)World over, human-carnivore conflicts is among the leading causes in the decline of large carnivores populations. In Kenya, lions are widely killed by some members of the pastoralist community due to conflict over ... -
Evaluating communication methods for disaster management strategies in Kenya
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2009-10)The study examined communication methods used for disaster management in Kenya. This was done with a view to establish appropriate and effective communication methods for disaster management in Kenya. The study was based ...