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The thort story in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
This thesis attempts a critical analysis of the short story as a•genre of creative writing in Africa. By the 'Short Story in Africa' we are referring to the shor-t stoz-Les written by Africans, born in Africa, and ...
The role of financials in savings mobilisation in Kenya with reference to Kenya post office savingd bank 1960-1978
(1981-02)
This study looks at the role of financial institutions in savings mobilisation in Kenya with particular reference to Kenya Post Office Savings bank (KPOSB). The hypothesis to be tested is that the KPOSB through its social ...
Population trends and the provision of primary education in Nairobi, kenya: implications for education planning
(University Of Nairobi, 1981)
The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of demographic trends on the provision of primary education in Nairobi. The research therefore aimed at examining population trends in Nairobi in terms of ...
A literary reflection of historical change; A study of the novels of Alex la Guma
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
The thesis studies Alex La Guma's artistic response to historical change in South Africa.
The writer's works are seen to constitute a socio-
hd.s co.r Lca I continuum in which the oppressed progre- ssively ...
Performance of chem-crete bitumen in hot climates
(1981)
When bituminous materials are subjected to high road temperatures and traffic stresses they deform and rut easily. Wide temperature ranges are encountered in the tropical countries and the current conventional binders have ...
The Impact Of Economic Factors On Household Fertility Behaviour In Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 1981-12)
The main objective of this study was to identify
the economic determinants of household fertility
behaviour which was analysed ln a consumer-theoretic
frame-work. Utilizing a static cross-sectional model,
a household ...
An investigation and analysis of the causes of the disintegration of East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
Social and economic organization of the Boran of Isiolo district, Kenya
(1981)
This thesis describes recent changes in the way of life of Boran
pastoralists in Isiolo District, Kenya. I focus, in particular
on changes in their social and economic organisation since the
of Shifta, the Somali-Kenya ...
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 ...