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Experiences of rural female household heads: a case study of rural women in ukwala division of siaya district, Kenya
(Rural Sociology and Community Development at the University of Nairobi., 2004)The Kenyan family has undergone a lot of changes as a result of social and economic changes in the wider society. The change is better understood in the historical perspective starting with the migration. In the Kenyan ... -
The experiences of the elderly people in accessing health care services in meru south district of eastern province.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology, 2005)The study was designed to examine the experiences of the elderly people in trying to access health care services, their common health complaints the understanding and perception of their health problems. The study also ... -
Experiences of Women Survivors of Sexual Violence in Seeking Medicalcare in Kibaha District, Coast Region, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This was an exploratory study of experiences of women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in seeking medical care in Kibaha District. In this study, a close assessment of lived experiences and challenges in ... -
An experiment with African coffee growing in Kenya: the Gusii, 1933-1950
(Department of History, Michigan State University, 1976)This study analyzes the factors within and without Gusii society which directly influenced the introduction and expansion of coffee production. It also describes the assumptions of the colonial administrators in regard ... -
Experimental infection of malaria mosquitoes with entomopathogenic fungus, beauveria bassiana under field conditions
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Many successful laboratory studies have demonstrated the potential of using the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana against malaria mosquitoes. This study focussed on infection of wild malaria mosquitoes with the ... -
Explaining base money deviations from target: the case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)In a bid to explain the cause of the frequent deviations of base money (reserve money) from programmed targets, the demand for reserve money ill Kenya is studied. Two models on the demand for currency outside banks and ... -
Explaining ethnic and land-based conflicts from a social constructivist approach: The case of Rift Valley, 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The Rift Valley is widely viewed as the eye of the storm in Kenya since the first outbreak of ethnic and land-based conflict in the region in 1992. Conflict has since 1992, erupted every five years during the general ... -
Explaining High Fertility In The North Eastern Region Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to explain the persistently high fertility in North Eastern region of Kenya. Total fertility rate (TFR) in this region has been on the rise as fertility falls in the rest of the country. ... -
Explaining Kenya’s economic growth performance:An econometric study
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)The development economy that Kenya inherited at independence gradually gave way to negative growth and high inflationary rates reaching its peak of 46 per cent in 1993. The growth problem became so critical that the ... -
Explicit and implicit speech acts in Gikuyu
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)This is a pragmatic study that aims at an application of speech acts theory to Gikuyu). The data used includes selected single sentences and speech situations in form of ritual perfomatives that are elaborate and more ... -
Exploitation of Natural Resources and International Environmental Policies: the Case of Arabuko Sokoke Forest Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Abundance of natural resources for any country is considered a blessing. This is because natural resources are economic drivers. However exploitation of these resources come with their challenges. More often than not, ... -
An Exploration Into Barriers To Use Of Waste Glass In Interior Spaces In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Interior Design has been hitherto associated with attractive expensive décor materials, finishes and products. But the scope of design reaches far beyond this association. Interior Designers are trained to solve interior ... -
An Exploration Into The Barriers And Opportunities Experienced In Disclosing Hiv Status Among Spouses In Korogocho Informal Settlement In Ruaraka Sub County,Nairobi County- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)he devastating impact of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the world – especially in sub- Saharan Africa- has led to unprecedented global efforts to ensure access to antiretroviral (ARV) medicines that moderate ... -
Exploration of the Adjustment Methods and Coping Styles Employed by Expatriates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)A conceptualized exploration study was applied to the examination of expatriates’ behaviors to identify adjustment methods and coping styles. The research addressed difficulties expatriates experience, and coping styles ... -
Exploration of the violations of the principles of faithfulness in adaptation: a case study of the lord of the rings by jrr tolkien
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Since the inception of cinema, adaptation has been a ubiquitous practice of filmmaking from such sources as novels, autobiographies, science fiction, comic books, etc. This study, using convenience sampling, investigated ... -
An exploratory study of changes in fertility across developing countries.
(Department of Arts-institute of population studies and research, 2002)The objective of this work is to explain changes in fertility across developing countries. This is done by estimating the levels of degree of preference implementation for the sixty selected countries with the required ... -
An exploratory study into the problems and attitudes of Bahima parents with regard to formal school influence on their children's socialization
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology of Education, 1981)The investigation for this study was carried out in the rural community of Nyabushozi County in the Nother~part of Mbarara District. ~he study aimed at examining general problems experienced by Bahiwa parents with respect ... -
An Exploratory Study Of The Role Of Emerging Technologies Librarian At The University Of Nairobi Library In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The role of emerging technologies librarian has become important in the processes of integrating the library digital systems. Emerging technologies used in the library help the students in their studies while equipping ... -
An Exploratory Study on Vaginal Practices Amongst Female Sex Workers in Mombasa County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was an exploratory study about vaginal practices among female sex workers in Mombasa County. It sought to find out the motivations, perceptions and methods of vaginal the basic question that the study set out ... -
An Exploratory Study on Vaginal Practices Amongst Female Sex Workers in Mombasa County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was an exploratory study about vaginal practices among female sex workers in Mombasa County. It sought to find out the motivations, perceptions and methods of vaginal the basic question that the study set out ...