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Ethnopharmacology and toxicology of antimalarial plants used traditionally in Msambweni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Historically, compounds containing novel structure from natural origin represent a major alternative source for the discovery and development of new drugs for several diseases. This study was undertaken in order to compose ...
A philosophical analysis of the cultural functions of knowledge
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
'A philosophical analysis of the cultural functions of knowledge' is an exploration of philosophy as it is done today basing itself on the history that has brought it this far. In a pluralistic society where we talk of ...
Factors influencing internationalization process at Kenya commercial bank limited
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
ABSTRACT
Internationalization is the process of engaging in production of goods and services
beyond national boundaries. Firms may engage in such ventures either incrementally
starting with low commitment modes like ...
An investigation into the role of radio broadcast in using behaviour change communication to deal with hate speech in Kenya; the case of Nation Media Group
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
In partial fulfillment of a coursework in M.A Degree in Comn:unication Studies at the University of Nairobi, I come up with the idea of tackling Hate Speech. Thus hatched a topic entitled, An investigation into the role ...
Development outcomes of the new technologies to the quality of life of low-income households in Kenya: a case study of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
There has been a rapid increase in the use of new technologies (Internet, email and mobile phones) across the social-economic groups in Kenya. The mobile phone revolution, with penetration down to the poorest of the poor, ...
X-efficiency of insurance companies in Kenya
(2011)
This paper sought to determine the X-efficiency of insurance companies in Kenya and to establish whether the X-efficiency of these insurance companies is affected by market share, cost of debt and firm size. The data set ...
Customer perceptions of the quality of services offered by Kenya Commercial Bank branches in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11)
Service quality has attracted major attention from marketers and academic researchers
over recent years, mainly due to its significant role in business performance and the
maintenance of customer loyalty. With the recent ...
Towards a robust film industry: the case for stakeholder participation in regulating the film industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
A large proportion of research conducted in evaluating sstakeholder participation in regulating the film industry has been in developed countries. No such study has been done in Kenya focusing on the role and place of ...
Youth Entrepreneurial Activities and Forest Conservation: a case study of Youth Groups in Kakamega Forest Area of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This study examines how youth entrepreneurial activities could contribute to forest conservation. It is a case study of youth entrepreneurial activities in Kakamega forest in the western region of Kenya. The study is based ...
Community organizing in achieving resilience to disasters: the case of fire disaster in Gikomba market
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Davis and Wall (1992:90, 91), in their disaster crunch model argue that a natural phenomena by itself is not a disaster until it encounters a hazard. Community based disaster management calls for people's participation, ...