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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 ...
Social Capital and Adoption of Land and Water Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in Kaloleni Division, Kilifi District, Kenya
(2007-08)
Coastal Kenya is a food deficit area producing only 20 percent of its
food requirement and is referred to as a net importer of food.
However, technologies that can improve food production in the area
exist and continue ...
Trade Between Zambia and Kenya: an Investigation Into Factors That Make the Kenyan Edible Oil Industry Competitive
(University of Nairobi, 2002-09)
The launching of the COMESA Free Trade Area on 31st October in 2000, at the
COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government marked a step further towards the
long journey to establish a COMESA common market. Ideally, the ...
A Social Audit of Disaster Preparedness, Plans and Structures in Kenya
(2008-09)
Kenya like other countries in Africa is afflicted by various disasters most of which
are climate related. These disasters are triggered by such hazards as drought,
floods which are climate related. The country is also ...
Trainees' Perception of Co-operative Education and Training Provided by the Co-operative College of Kenya 2009
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Co-operative college is the highest training institution of co-operative studies in Kenya.
Its original can be traced back to 1952 when a training centre was established at Jeans
School Kabete, for training of government ...
Effects of Land Tenure Reform on Women's Access to and Control of Land for Food Production in Mumbuni Location of Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This is a study on effects of land tenure reform on women's access to and control of land for food
production. The study was conducted among women smallholder farmers in Mumbuni Location of
Machakos District. The main ...
Gender, Legal Frameworks and Participation in Agricultural Marketing Cooperatives in Kenya a Case Study of Wamunyu Diary Cooperative Society in Machakos
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
In this study, I present the findings of a research project on gender, legal frameworks and
participation in Agricultural co-operatives. The study sought to assess the interaction of
gender, the various relevant laws ...