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Gender perspectives in the implementation of the MDG in developing countries: a case study of Kenya 2001-2007
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)This project concerns itself with the analysis of gender perspectives in the implementation of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in developing countries. For the purposes of depth, the project focuses on Kenya as a case ... -
The gender perspectives of Somali refugees in Eastleigh, Nairobi City County, on repatriation to their Country
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out, in Eastleigh, which is a suburb within Kamukunji Constituency, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study examined the attitudes of the Somali refugees in that area regarding their impending repatriation ... -
Gender Perspectives on Communication of Sexual Matters to Primary School Pupils in Kiambu County, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aim of this study was to gain an in-depth insight on communication of sexual matters to upper primary school pupils. This was done by exploring the perceptions of a sample of adolescents aged 12-15 years and their ... -
The Gender Politics in Decision Making at the Household Level: the Case of North Kanyamkago Location
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2005)The study explored the gender dynamics and decision making and how it impacts on the welfare of the households in North Kanyamkago Location. Specifically, the study investigated the interplay of gendered based norms, gender ... -
Gender Portrayal in the Mass Media: Analysis of Coverage by Two Newspapers in 2002 Election Campaigns in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Humanities and Social Studies, 2004)This Study focuses on increasing our understanding of the place of mass media in the fight for women's empowerment. There is no doubt that media messages and images are a powerful tool in shaping attitudes, perceptions, ... -
Gender power imbalances in HIV/AIDS transmission:opportunities for creating an enabling environment
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2000)Since the AIDS virus was discovered two decades ago, it has claimed over 18 million lives globally, over 50% (or 10 million) of these deaths have occurred in sub-Sahara Africa. Available data show that women are at a ... -
Gender relations and its implication in rural development: A case study of Mwingi central
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts (Sociology), 2004-08)In every human society, gender relations are an integral part of everyday life. In Kenya, they are crucial in rural development particularly when it is observed from a human development perspective. Based on the foregoing, ... -
Gender Relations and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Artisanal Gemstone Mining in Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Women are involved in artisanal gemstone mining in an increased number as a way of improving their livelihoods. Gender relations has played an important role in determining the status of female miners at the production ... -
Gender Relations In Adoption Of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices; A Case Of Rice Farmers In Kirinyaga County Valentine Wanjiru Waroga Anthropology, Gender And African Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a cross-sectional study on gender relations in the adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among rice farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Specifically, it sought to establish the current climate smart ... -
Gender Relations In Beans Crop Production And Marketing Among Small Holder Farmers In Ndhiwa, Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Beans are major sources of food and nutrition security and income among small-scale farmers in Kenya. Stallholder beans production in Kenya is dominated by women who are however underprivileged by disparities in form of ... -
Gender relations in ben OKRI'S trilogy: the famished road, songs of enchantment and infinite riches
(Department of Literature' University of Nairobi, 2004)This study examines Ben Okri' s exposition of gender relations in three interrelated novels: The Famished Road, Songs of Enchantment, and Infinite Riches. The premise of the study is the elision of the woman's experience ... -
Gender relations in hiv and aids home-based care in Uriri sub-county, Migori county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This was a cross-sectional study on gender relations in HIV and AIDS home-based care in Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Western Kenya. The study examined the players in HIV and AIDS caregiving, the role played by ... -
Gender relations in public road transport in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)SAMUEL M. MWANGI The entrepreneurial participation of women in the motorized transport sector in many African countries is limited. Determining the causal factors for the low participation of women in the sector has ... -
Gender Relations in the Management of Community Water Projects. The Case of Mbiuni Location, Machakos District
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-06-28)TIlls study discusses the gender relations in the management of community water projects in Mbiuni Location ofMachakos District. The main objective of the study is to explore the various socio- cultural factors that ... -
Gender relations in the utilization of family planning services in Nyan'goma division, Bondo district, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2001)This study attempts to examine gender relations and how they influence the utilisation of family planning services in Nyang'oma sub-location in Bondo Distict, Kenya, on the shores of Lake Victoria. To date, social scientists ... -
Gender representation in the public sector in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study was designed to explore and evaluate the gender balance in the public sector in Somalia. The study examined challenges facing gender representation in the public sector. This research was guided by the feminist ... -
Gender Resilience to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa: a Case Study of Women in Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In an African continent experiencing ever growing effects of Climate Change more so in Sub-Saharan Africa‟s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), how have African citizens managed to cope. What role has gender played in this ... -
Gender roles in a dairy value chain in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper discusses the gender roles in a dairy value. It builds from an assumption that women are confined in the lower levels of the value chain where daily routine work is performed and no income is realized at these ... -
Gender Specific Effects of Armed Conflict in Africa: a Case of Women in Northern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
