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Media impact on the Great Lakes conflict 1993-1998
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts International Studies, 2006-09)In the past media used to playa crucial role in relaying information to the public. The mandate to give unbiased information made it possible for governments to providesecurity for people living in various regions of the ... -
The media in conflict: a case study of the Somali Civil War
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study set out to trace the development of the media against the backdrop of the origin and evolution of the Somali conflict, assess the extent of media involvement in the Somali conflict and the impact of the media ... -
Media influence on the adoption of e-commerce: The Kenyan scenario
(University of NairobiMass Communication, 2006-09)This study seeks to look into the role of Kenyan media in influencing the adoption of electronic commerce among corporate organizations. In spite of the advantages that may accrue to corporate businesses directly and to a ... -
Media Integration of Kenya Sign Language During Television Newscasts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study aimed at analyzing media inclusion of the deaf community through Kenya Sign language during television newscasts. In 2006, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities ... -
Media Ownership and Editorial Content: an Analysis of Media Performance During the Jubilee Regime
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study’s primary concern was to analyse media performance during the Jubilee era with respect to media ownership and editorial content in Kenya. The study had four objectives. These were: To assess levels of ownership ... -
Media Portrayal of Women Leaders in Kenya: an Intersection of Female Politicians and Newspaper Narratives
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of this study was to establish how the media portrays women leaders in Kenya, with a focus on the narratives of female politicians and newspaper articles. Specifically, the study investigated the frames ... -
Media priming of road traffic accidents in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examines how the print media in Kenya reports Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). Using the priming theory, the study sought to identify the patterns of reporting of RTAs in the print media especially after the ... -
Media Publicity and the Performance of International Tourism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The main purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between media publicity and the performance of international tourism in Kenya. The research adopted a descriptive survey of the tourism sector in Kenya. The ... -
Media Representation Of Kenyan Somalis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines media representation of Kenyan Somalis. It looks at the impact of media framing on the identity construction of Kenyan Somalis. It also examines the role of media in promoting (or not) xenophobia against ... -
Media Representation of Suicide: the Case of Daily Nation Newspaper and Ntv Online
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of the study was to examine media representation of suicide. The problem statement of the study emanated from public editor’s note dated November 9, 2018, page 15, where the editor posited that media ... -
Media Representation of Women in Domestic Violence: a Case of Battered Women in Kenya Research Project
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to investigate media representation of women in domestic violence focusing on cases of battered women in Kenya. The study also looked at media as a platform through which people express their emotions and ... -
Media strategies and their influence in communicating information on Female Genital Mutilation: a case of Meru community in Tharaka District
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision is one of the traditional practices whose origins can be traced to ancient times. In Kenya, the prevalence varies widely among ethnic groups. Kenya Demographic Household ... -
Mediated plot in the construct of the theme of struggle in Nelson Mandela's autobiography long walk to freedom
(2004)The autobiographical genre exemplifies unique characteristics which non-the-less do not reduce its worth as a creative work. It is on this strength that this study attempts a literary analysis of Nelson Mandela's ... -
Mediating role of citizen empowerment in the relationship between participatory monitoring and evaluation and social sustainability: a case of Karemo area development programme, Siaya county Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)While the measurement of ecological and economic conditions remains important in understanding sustainable development, analysing of how social processes such as participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) influence ... -
Mediating the kenya post-election violence: a critical analysis of the role of women
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, the phenomenon of ethnic- related conflicts seem to be frequent. As such, women leaders have a call to understand mediation as an approach to building peace and fostering reconciliation in the society. Women‘s ... -
Mediating violent electoral conflict: a case study of Kenya, 2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)One of the major attribute of a democratic political system is holding of free and transparent elections periodically. Holding of elections is viewed as the most peaceful way of changing political leadership and the highest ... -
Mediation By Regional Organizations: Analysing Au Intervention In Madagascar
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Mediation is counted successful when parties agree to end the conflict and implement the agreements. This study aims to contend that success in mediation is beyond signing the agreement but ensuring lasting peace. Regional ... -
Mediation Styles and Outcomes of Intractable Conflict Resolution: a Comparative Analysis of Sudan and Somalia Peace Processes
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study provides an overview of the Sudan and Somali conflicts. It analyzes critically the importance of mediation styles in a mediation process, the impact of mediation styles on disputant relationship and whether there ... -
Medical technology, socio-economic status, demographic factors and child mortality: The case of child mortality differentials in Nairobi
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1982)Mortality differentials in Nairobi (city) are of worldwide interest not only because of their importance to Kenya itself but perhaps because of their implications for other nations at or approaching Kenya's stage of urban ... -
Medium Term Performance of the Initial Public Offering at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiBusiness Administration, 2008)The aim of the study is to test for the existence of IPO under pricing anomaly at the NSE. The central hypothesis under investigation in this study is that IPOs are usually under priced in the short run. The best-known ...
