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Is child labour a viable escape route from chronic poverty? the case of households in Tabaka Sub-Location, Gucha District.
(2010)
This is a study about the characteristics of chronically poor households and children
engagement in child labour in Tabaka Sub-Location, Gucha District. Specifically, the
study investigates: the characteristics of ...
Effects of socioeconomic factors on fertility in Kenya
(2010)
The study was aimed at investigating the influence of a number of socioeconomic factors on
fertility in Kenya. It specifically examined the effect of level of education, wealth status, type
and region of residence, and ...
A comparative analysis of contraceptive use in Central & Nyanza
(2010)
The overall objective of the study was to establish factors influencing
contraceptive use in Central and Nyanza provinces. Specifically, the study set out
to determine the socio-economic, cultural, and family planning ...
Factors affecting health and safety of manual workers in the construction industry in Kisumu Town East Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The research set out to find out factors affecting health and safety of manual
workers in the construction industry within Kisumu Town East constituency. This is
because manual workers perform many tasks that are labour ...
The constraints in implementing International Water Treaties: a case study of Nile Basin treaty of 1929
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The River Nile is shared by 10 river basin countries also known as riparian states. It is the main vital water artery in the North Eastern region of Africa. The river is fed by several tributaries originating from downstream ...
Child domestic labour and the psychosocial wellbeing of children: a case of Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Child domestic labour involves children aged below 18 years who work in people's households, especially third parties, doing domestic chores. Most children work hidden away from public scrutiny and vulnerable to different ...
The effect of free primary education on girls enrollment and participation in primary schools of Balambala Division Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
In spite of a national aim to achieve Education for All, basic education remains an elusive dream for many Kenyans, particularly girls in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL). This study explored the effect of Free Primary ...
Drought coping strategies among pastoralist communities in Garba Tulla District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya live with the expectation of drought. They continue to suffer, and arguably increasingly suffer, catastrophic losses of livestock (capital and savings) during ...
Factors influencing sustainability of community water projects in Mbeere District, Eastern Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
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Factors affecting sustainability of small scale irrigation schemes in Kirinyaga Districts, Central Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Large and Small Scale Irrigation Schemes (SSIS) in many parts of the world are known to be performing well below their potential, often fallen short of the expectations of the stakeholders. Therefore this study assessed ...