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Syntactic patterns of Anaphoric relations in Lubukusu: representation and interpretation in a minimalist perspective
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This thesis examines how LuBukusu, a Bantu language spoken in western Kenya, ' achieves anaphoric relations in syntactic constructions. The main idea is that syntactic constituents, mainly NPs, are interpreted as being co ...
Challenges of employee empowerment at the National Social Security Fund Savings and Credit Cooperative Society
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
This study sought to investigate challenges of employee empowerment at the National
Social Security Fund Savings and Credit Co-operative Society. The study adopted a
case study research design as it sought to gain an ...
Assessing factors affecting adoption of roof water harvesting for domestic use: a case study of Kalawani and Kathiani Division, Machakos District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This study sought to examine factors that influence the adoption of Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Technology by looking at socioeconomic economic factors that influence adoption of RWH. Various socioeconomic characteristics ...
Effect of downsizing on workforce quality among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of University, 2011)
Downsizing has become the strategy favored by many companies attempting to cope with
fundamental structural changes in the world economy. This trend is set to continue with more companies planning to retrench over the ...
'Form in Margaret Laurence's The stone Angel'
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Form, which briefly defined is the manner in which a novel is structured for effect, is an important ingredient in the construction of any Iiterary work. It is central to the novel's aesthetic appeal. Yet many critics have ...
'A comparative study of infant mortality: the case of Kenya and Tanzania'
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Recent Demographic and Health Surveys have shown reductions in infant mortality rates in Kenya and Tanzania. This study employed survival analysis to demonstrate how various factors are related to infant mortality in the ...
Integration of an Eco-ethical strategy into product life cycle in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The thesis advanced in this study is the current local and global environmental ethics issue in product development policies within the framework of the ever growing customer demands. The study explores the current urgent ...
The effects of dividend policy on profitability of Sacco’s with FOSAs in Kenya
(2011-10)
For SACCOs to be able to meet the capital adequacy requirements, they may opt to adopt
dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPS) rather than cash dividend payment plan. It is
expected that most members will join SACCOs which ...
The influence of human resource management practices on achievement of performance targets by government of Kenya ministries in performance contracting
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of human resource management practices on achievement of performance targets by government of Kenya ministries in performance contracting. The human resource practices ...
Trafficking of children into domestic labour: a case study of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This research project investigated child trafficking into domestic labour in Kenya. The study set to meet one broad objective of determining the push and pull factors that influence the trafficking of children into domestic ...