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The economic transformation of the Tugen of Kenya:1895 - 1963
(1993-08)
This dissertation is set out to investigate and to assess the
Tugen economic transformation between 1895 - 1963. First, it is
important to note that the Tugen live mainly in present day
Baringo District in the Rift ...
Social stigma and reintegration of obstetric Fistula survivors in west pokot, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a woman develops a hole between the
vagina and rectum or the bladder during delivery. In West Pokot, this condition attracts
social stigma, abandonment, seclusion and ...
A survey of resistance to change in commercial banks in Kenya
(2006-10)
Commercial banks in Kenya, which are mostly private, have been changing the way they operate
and products they offer to remain competitive in the financial market while for others is to
survive. These changes as identified ...
A survey of corporate governance practices of banks in Kenya
(2006-09)
Corporate governance has become an issue of global significance. The
improvement of corporate governance practices is widely recognized as one of
the essential elements in strengthening the foundation for the long-term
economic ...
Perceptions towards the collection and exhibition of contemporary urban material culture: a case study of The national museums of Kenya, Nairobi Museum
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Urban centres in Africa are a melting pot where diverse cultures from different parts interact
together, thus, coming up with new urban subcultures. Museums, as custodians of culture, have
a duty to undertake in the ...
An ethnographic study of cervical cancer among women in Limuru Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the developing
countries. In Kenya, it accounts for 59% of all genital cancers of both men and women.
Although it is the most preventable form of cancer, ...
Nomiya Luo Church:The dynamics of an African Independent Church among the Luo of Siaya District
(1981-11)
The history of the Christian Church in Africa is a vast field uiai, the moment a lot of work is being done on. The extent of the task grows with the increasing recognition accorded the widespread indigeneous churches new ...
Evaluation of the status of the Kenya manufacturing sector through the Hayes Wheel Wright Framework
(2001-10)
The study documented the strategic importance of the manufacturing function, of Kenyan firms. The
study explored the level of pro-activeness of the manufacturing function as a discriminating factor, for
manufacturing ...
The relationship between tax incentives and foreign direct investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)
The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between tax incentives and foreign direct investment in Kenya. In order to achieve this objective, the entire set of data for investment incentives, trade ...
Self-help groups in Tororo district
(1982-06)
The study set out to look at self-help groups and their operations during the military regime Uganda. The study was particularly interested to find out how these groups fared in a period when no Government Assistance was ...