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Changing images of women in selected works of Henry Ole Kulet
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This project examines a selection of Henry Ole Kulet's writing. We consider the author's works in order to capture the possible differences in the portrayal of the images of women. Our basic assumption in this project is ...
The impact of input costs on maize production: the case of Trans Nzoia District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Maize is the main staple food crop in Kenya and the government policy objective is to increase maize production in order to achieve food self-sufficiency and security. The government has been applying import tariffs on ...
Style in Barack Obama's 'Dreams from my father'
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This project examines the way Barack Obama uses style in his autobiography. By 'style' we refer to the wider meaning of the word. We therefore discuss three aspects of style: the author's organization of the material of ...
Influence of motivation on teachers' performance in secondary schools in Uriri District Nyanza Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
One of the major issues in education in the world today is the influence of motivation on teachers' performance at work. However, in a number of countries where research on teachers' motivation have been done such as ...
Economic growth and monetary stock in Kenya (2000-2009)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Due to the neutrality of money debate, empirical studies have been carried out in different countries to analyse the effect of money on economic growth. The bone of contention has been whether a monetary variable can have ...
The role of public relations in mitigating the effects of the Credit Crunch Crisis (CCC)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
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An assessment of pesticide use in Mutarakwa division of Sotik District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study investigated the pesticide use in Mutarakwa Division of Sotik District. Specifically, the study focused on determining the level of fanner awareness on pesticide use and the health and environmental affects ...
An investigation of faith based communication initiatives in response to HIV and AIDS in Kenya: a case study of Murang'a County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
A lot of efforts have been put in response to the HIV and AIDS pandemic since it was first reported in Kenya in mid-1980s. Faith-based organizations, although initially reluctant in being directly involved, have in the ...
An investigation of the communication approaches used in creating HIV/AIDS awareness at the workplace: a case study of secondary schools in Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most heavily affected region, accounting for 71 % of all new HIV infections. HIV I AIDS affects fundamental rights at the workplace, particularly with respect to discrimination and stigmatization ...
Manifestation of stereotypes through Gikuyu figurative language: a lexical prgmatics perspective
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Language is a very powerful tool and the most common method of communication. Through language the prejudices that people harbor within themselves are reflected. This study is an examination on how stereotypes are manifested ...