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The informal apprentice and skill acquisition: A case study of informal technical training in Nairobi, Kenya
(1989)
The study sought to explore factors influencing skill formation in the “Jua Kali” sector in Nairobi. Kenya. The hypotheses examined were that the trainee's socio-economic background. and presence of social ties between ...
Reserve ratios as monetary policy instruments in Kenya
(1985-06)
In this study, the possibility of making reserve ratios effective monetary policy instruments in Kenya was examined. Deposit components of money stock were found to be sensitive to changes in the ratio of the reserve assets ...
The role and performance of regional development authorities:A case study of Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in Kenya
(1988)
The problem facing most of the developing countries today is that of the establishment of appropriate institutions that will optimally implement development policies. A number of development policies have often been ...
Unemployment of educated youth in rural Kenya: a study of unemployed form four leavers in Murang'a district
(1987)
The study explores the much-debated problem of unemployment in Kenya. It focuses on employed and unemployed form four leavers in Murang'a District who were the interviewees. The study mainly attempts to generate knowledge ...
The Role of the Informal Sector in the Economic Development of Kisumu District
(1987-02)
This study investigates the role of the 'informal sector' in the socio-economic development of Kisumu District in Western Kenya. The informal sector is defined as a collection of small-scale business enterprises engaged ...
Waste-product Utilization in Kenya
(1986-09)
Kenya's rapid industrialization since independence has generated immense benefits and economic opportunities for many. However, as population increases, burgeoning towns and a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector have ...
Nyeri Farming Systems Viewed From Physical and Socio-economic Aspects
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
In this study an attempt has been made at examining in detail the Nyeri smallholder farming systems. The main emphasis has been laid on the potentials that these systems hold in achieving the nation's ultimate goal of food ...