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Socio-cultural Factors and Entreprenuerial Intentions of Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)A person’s intention to act entreprenuerially is a strong predictor of entreprenuerial action such as going into self-employment. In the quest to explain causation for entreprenuerial intentions, the present study examined ... -
Socio-cultural factors in influencing housholds' choice of continuos cooking fuel in Garissa municipality
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The focus of this study was to inquire the influence of socio-cultural factors on the choices of cooking fuel of Household in Garissa municipality. The 9tudy sought to achieve a number of objectives. First, it sought to ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Achievement of Gender Parity in Secondary School Leadership in Siaya Sub County, Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose for this study was to find out the socio-cultural factors that affect the gender parity in leadership of secondary schools in Siaya Sub-county, Siaya County. It sought to examine the influence of policies and ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Attitudes And Perceptions Of Body Image And Their Health Implications In Embakasi Sub-county, Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)This study sought to explore the influence of socio-cultural factors on attitudes to and perceptions of body image and its relationship to health among Embakasi Sub-County residents in Nairobi City County. The basic ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing attitudes to body image and their health implications among the Luo of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Earlier studies have shown that socio-cultural forces usually impose upon individuals within particular communities to display their bodies in various ways. In matters of body image, there are communities that value ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing educational attainment among muslim women in Mumias Division, Kakamega, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1998)This study aimed at investigating the major socio-cultural factors which influence educational attainment and subsequent occupation and occupational mobility of Muslim women in Mumias division, Kakamega district A sample ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Girl Child Transition Into Secondary School in Bomet Central Sub - County, Bomet County, Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing this low transition rate of the girl child into secondary school in Bomet County. The research objectives were to determine the extent to which female ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing nutritional status among women attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The purpose of the study was to understand social cultural factors that influence maternal nutrition among women in perinatal period attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital. There are many factors that determine diet behavior ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing women's reproductive health (WRH) in Katolo sub location, Kisumu district
(University of NairobiInstitute of African studies, 1997-10)This study examined some of the factors influencing women's reproductive health (WRH) in Katolo sub-location of Kisumu district, Kenya. It was prompted by a recognition that women's health is of utmost importance for ... -
Socio-cultural factors that influence child Survival in Nyang'oma sub-location, Bondo district
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, 2004)This study examined socio-cultural factors affecting child survival in Nyang'oma Sub-location, Bondo District. Specifically, the study set out to investigate how mothers' perceptions of common childhood illnesses (malaria, ... -
Socio-cultural factors underlying the location of women entrepreneurs in a fish value chain: the case of Lake Victoria tilapia trade, Ogal beach, Kenya.
(Arts-Development studies, 2008)Women entrepreneurs playa significant role in promoting development. They own the majority of businesses in the micro, small, medium scale categories. Women's entrepreneurial pursuits are impeded by myriad of constraints. ... -
Socio-demographic and cultural factors describing the practice of sending money upcountry as practiced by Kenyans aged between 18 and 50 years, and employed in Nairobi's formal sector
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The study sought to determine what socio-demographic and cultural factors describe the practice of sending money to kin in rural areas, with regards to people aged between 18 and 50 years, working in Nairobi city's formal ... -
Socio-demographic and health consequencies of adolescent sexuality and fertility in Kenya.
(University of NairobiPopulation Studies and Research Institute, 1995-12)The main objective of the study was to find out the extent to which adolescent fertility affects the socio-demographic and health scenario in Kenya. The study examined adolescent fetility among secondary school girls. ... -
Socio-economic determinants of girl-child drop-out from primary schools in Nambale Division of Western Kenya
(Department of sociology, 2007)The study sought to unveil factors that contribute to the girl-child drop-out from primary schools in Nambale Division and how the situation can possibly be averted. The specific ... -
The socio-economic activities of the Arya Samaj Hindu community in Nairobi, a spiritual perspective
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1998-09)The objective of this study is to exam me the religious motive of the Socio-economic activities of the Arya Samaji in Nairobi. Lack of information explaining the basis of these activities has led to distrust and suspicion ... -
Socio-economic and Adminstrative Factors Influencing Adoption of Irrigation Technology in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)The importance of irrigation in increasing agricultural productivity in arid and semi arid areas in Kenya cannot be underscored. Tharaka-nithi county is one of the forty seven (47) counties created by the Kenya constitution ... -
Socio-economic and Communication Determinants of Poverty Alleviation Among the Urban Poor
(University of Nairobi, 2005-11)While many government programmes have been designed to alleviate poverty among the urban poor, scores of people have continued to languish in wretched poverty. This study sought to determine the impact of communication ... -
Socio-economic and Communication Factors Influencing the Diffusion of Solar-energy Equipment Among California Homeowners
(University of Nairobi,, 1981)This dissertation explores the influence of socio-economic, communication, and social-psychological factors on the diffusion of solar-energy equipment among California homeowners. There were four specific objectives: (1) ... -
Socio-economic and Communication Factors Influencing the Use of Online Social Networking Sites Among Teenagers in Kenya: a Survey of High School Students in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011)With the proliferation of online social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace among others, there has been a growing interest in understanding why people adopt and use this kind of communication platform. These ...
