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A study on the significance of research as a public relations function: a case study of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This paper proposes to understand the degree / level of significance / importance that organizations place on research as a function of public relations. It shows how PR as a means of creating understanding, applies to all ...
European union reqiurements on horticultural exports : a case study of Kenyan horticultural exports 1990-2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
European Union is a lru\ior destination for Kenyan horticultural exports. The EU demands high standards for horticultural exports. It has laid down directives and standards concerning different types of crops and plants. ...
Managing organizational change at Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd
(University of University, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to describe change management at Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited. The study was guided by the following objectives namely; determine change management practices; establish the challenges ...
Hospital preparedness to provide comprehensive care for gender based violence survivors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Sexual violence (SV) in all its forms is universal and occurs in every culture, and level of society in all nations and creed. In most cases survivors are women and girl children but men of various ages are also involved. ...
Authenticity in 'Witness literature'': an examination of 'truth'' in three memoirs of war-survivors
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Testimony never precedes action. We like to talk of testimony only after something has taken place. The action has to carry a sense of importance for us to be interested in it. In many cases, testimony is our last test of ...
Constraints in the utilization of community resources in teaching by primary schools: a case study of Nairobi District Public Primary schools
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study undertook to investigate the utilization of community resources in teaching and learning by Primary Schools with the view of establishing the constrains that hinder the effective utilization of such resources, a ...
Ethnicity as a tool of political violence: a case study of the North Rift, 1992-2009
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The focus of this study was to examine how ethnicity was used as a tool of political violence in the North Rift of Kenya. Although North Rift comprises of nine districts namely Uasin Gishu, Turkana, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, ...
Influence of continuos improvement strategy on performance of micro and small enterprises in Kisii Soapstone Industry, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) had been identified as a key strategy in Kenya's economy through creation of employment, development of new ideas and technology. However, existing studies shows a serious ...
Gene flow between cultivated rice(oryza sativa) and the wild rice (oryza longistaminata), and its potential ecological consequences in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Hybridization occurs in many crops that are sexually compatible with their wild relatives, leading to crop-to-wild pollen gene flow. Gene flow may result in evolution of super weeds, loss of genetic resources or even ...
Executive succession and performance in small and medium enterprises
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study was to review the theories, issues and research findings relevant in the executive succession and performance in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This paper attempts to answer key questions to the challenges ...