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A Semantic Analysis of Gikuyu Metonymy: a Frame Semantics Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This thesis investigates conceptual metonymy in Gĩkũyũ language within the Fillmore’s
frame semantic theory. Basically metonymy is a figure of speech where a concept or a thing
is referred to by the label of something ...
The Role of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Democratization Process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Big data analytics and competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This research investigated the effects of big data analytics to the competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. A descriptive survey design was applied to attain objectives of the study. The target population ...
Corporate Governance, Firm Characteristics, External Environment and Performance of Financial Institutions in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
An Examination of Factors Influencing the Emergence of Terrorism in the Horn of Africa (2001-2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The Impact of Interest Rate Capping on the Stock Returns of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Investors expect stock prices to react to some special event. They are however uncertain about the timing and magnitude of that reaction. If financial markets pick up information about an impending event, that event can ...
Methane Gas Emissions by Enteric Fermentation From Cattle Production in Kenyewa Location of Kajiado County in Kenya: a Study on Potential Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2017-10)
The study focused on the enteric fermentation contribution to the methane emissions as part of the global anthropogenic greenhouse effect by cattle in Kenyewa Location. The study used cattle numbers and IPCC default values ...
An Analysis of the Right Against Torture in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The issue of human rights violations in criminal investigation emerges as one of the much debated subjects amongst academics since the inception of the idea of fundamental human rights all over the world. Human rights ...
Strategies Used by Hiv/aids Ngos to Reduce Their Dependence on Donor Funding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)