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Women and sustainable slum upgrading: a Case study of Kibera-soweto slums
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The primary goal of this study was to investigate women and sustainable slum upgrading,
with special reference to women living in Kibera-Soweto village.
It is ironic to note that the most elemental need shared by all ...
An Exposition and Critique of H. Odera Oruka's Philosophy
(University of Nairobi, 2009-11)
This work is a conceptualization of the philosophy ofH. Odera Oruka. It is, in
the main, an exposition of the philosophical ideas of Odera Oruka.
The problem this work set out to address is to investigate and determine ...
The Relationship Between Price to Book Value Ratio and Financial Statement Variables - an Empirical Study of Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
The study set out to establish the relationship between price to book value ratio
and dividend payout ratio, return on total assets, return on equity, return per
share, dividend per share and growth rate of earnings after ...
A Survey of the Impact and Challenges of Business to Business (B2b) E-commerce in Kenya: a Case of E-sokoni
(University of Nairobi., 2003-10)
"Technology is reshaping economies and transforming
business and consumers.
This is about more than e-commerce, or e-mail, or e-trades.
It is about the "e" in the economic opportunity"
- William Daley
This study ...
A Survey of Corporate Social Responsbility Practice by Kenyan Companies: a Case for Companies Listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The fluctuating fortunes of the global economy have necessitated that all and sundry
come forward to help stabilise the situation. This calls for responsible action among st nil stakeholders. Corporations have ironically ...
The Determinants of Bank Failures: a Survey of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This paper examines the determinants of bank failure in Kenya over a period of five years between 1998 and 2005 using capital adequacy, asset quality and earnings after tax are cited as major predictors of bank failure. ...
The Role of Culture in Industrialization: an Ethnography of the Structure, Culture and Behaviour of the Corporation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This study was a comparative examination of the Kenyan corporate culture
as it contributes to making the society adapted in a knowledge-based
economy. It examined 152 corporations from all the sectors of the economy
within ...
Factors That Influence the Utilization of Traditional and Modern Medicine Among the Samia of Funyula Division, Busia District
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This study was designed to investigate the influence of cultural and economic factors on health seeking behaviour of the Samia . Fieldwork was conducted in Funy .la Division in Busia District, Western Kenya between December ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Among Young Female University Students: a Case Studyuniversity of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have continued to cause havoc and problems for women.
Young women have always been at a greater risk of contracting STIs not only in Kenya, but also
in most developing countries. ...
An Ethnographic Study of Home-based Care for People Living With Hiv/aids in Nyang'oma Division, Bondo District, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study investigated the dynamics of home-based care for people living with
HIV/AIDS in Nyang'oma Division in Bondo District of western Kenya. Specifically, the
study sought to investigate the healthcare support ...