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A syntactic examination of empty categories in the syntax of Gichuka: Government-binding
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, university of Nairobi, 2008-07)This study is an attempt to describe the empty categories in Gichuka synchronic syntax within the framework of Government-Binding theory as proposed in Chomsky (1981). The research problem mainly focused on examining the ... -
Syntactic patterns of Anaphoric relations in Lubukusu: representation and interpretation in a minimalist perspective
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This thesis examines how LuBukusu, a Bantu language spoken in western Kenya, ' achieves anaphoric relations in syntactic constructions. The main idea is that syntactic constituents, mainly NPs, are interpreted as being co ... -
Syntactic representation and interpretation of reflexivity in Kikamba: a minimalist approach
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This work is primarily concerned with how reflexivity in Kikamba is syntactically represented and interpreted using Derivation by Phase theory of the Minimalist Program. The study specifically deals with the various ... -
A syntactic study of the inter-language of Kikuyu learners of English as a second Language
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, 2001)The objective of this study was to identify as well as analyse and describe both quantitatively and qualitatively the emerging IL syntax of a sample of Kikuyu Learners of English as an L2. The cross-sectional study which ... -
The syntax and pragmatics of the Gichuka sentence: a challenge to the minimalist program analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is an analysis of the syntax and pragmatics of Gichuka sentences within the framework of the Minimalist Program, as proposed by Chomsky (1995a), and the Relevance theory as proposed by Sperber and Wilson (1986). The ... -
The syntax of control constructions in Kikuyu: a lexical functional grammar approach
(University of Narobi, 2014)This study endeavoured to test the claims of Lexical Functional Grammar (LFG)-which developed as an alternative to transformational theory-using control in Kikuyu. Government and Binding (GB) Theory formed the background. ... -
The syntax of empty category in Kiswahili simple sentences: The government binding approach
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1993)This study is an 'attempt to analyze the syntax of EC in derived simple sentences in Kiswahili with the purpose of showing how it can be used to explain issues of well-formedness and ill-formednes: of the derived simple ... -
The syntax of Kikamba noun modification
(Department of linguistics and African languages, 2005-10)This study sought to critically analyse the apparent distinction between determiners and adjectives word categories in the morpho-syntax of Kikamba, In so doing we were in agreement with Watters (2004) who advocates for ... -
The syntax of WH - words in Kimeru
(Depatment of Literature, University of Nairobi, 1993)This work is an investigation into the syntax of the wh words of Kimeru. It aims at analysing Kimeru constructions that contain wh words with a view to finding out how the latter structure and function in the language. ... -
System Automation And Revenue Collection In Siaya County Government, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of the revenue collection department is to employ the resources at their disposal to achieve the targeted revenue collection. This is possible when the right strategies are used and both the collectors and ... -
System failure and perceived quality of services: a case of equity bank
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The banking industry in Kenya in the recent past has experienced a lot of innovations and changes in service delivery that have been prompted by competition among banks, especially for more customers. This has seen banks ... -
System of Public Health Programs: the Case of National School-based Deworming Program in Kwale County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)xii ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to identify the determinants of Monitoring and Evaluation and how effective was the deworming project that was implemented by Ministries of public Health and sanitation and ... -
Systematic risk and business risk: a case of companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2001)The objectives of this study were firstly to find out whether a relationship exists between business risk and systematic risk The other objective was to determine whether companies with high ... -
Systems of Conversational Interaction: a Study of Three East African Tribes
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1973)1.1 Purpose of the study When people interact with one another in conversation, there is much accompanying behavior which is not purely linguistic-- both verbal and body movement behavior. The purely linguistic behavior ... -
Tacit Knowledge, Social Networks, Organizational Learning and Competitive Advantage of Information and Communication Technology Content Service Providers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The concept of tacit knowledge has attracted significant contributions in scholarship as a core element of organizational knowledge creation, a cornerstone of the concept of organizational learning, and an important driving ... -
Tactics adopted by female managers in Kenya’s energy sector to deal with unique challenges they face by virtue of their gender
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-11)The objectives of study were to establish the tactics used by female managers in Kenya's energy sector to deal with the unique challenges they face by virtue of their gender and to establish the extent to which women ... -
Taita Hills Association
(1977)The focus of this paper is on the Taita Hills Association It is the Story of how the Wataita reacted to the imposition of Colonialism and its subsequent economic exploitation. In order to give a coherent account of the ... -
Talent Management and Employee Retention Among Program Staff of Governance Civil Society Organizations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Efficient strategies for employee retention begin with appropriate hiring practices because motivated and qualified people have the likelihood of staying longer in the organization. In developing countries, where it is ... -
Talent management as a source of competitive advantage for Kenya Data Networks Ltd
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)An organization human resource capacity is an important source of competitiveness especially if the talent they possess is strategic in nature, inimitable and is rare. Hence in the present day competitive business environment, ... -
Talent Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage: a Case Study of Symphony (K) Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)An organization has to respond strategically to environmental factors in order to be sustainable. Quickness to accurate, relevant and precise information is crucial to the success of firms operating in such a competitive ...
