Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 43
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 ...
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 ...
Information Communication in Kenya Agriculture :Basic problems and possible solutions
(1981)
This dissertation deals with major problem areas, which exist in ( ,
Information Communication in Kenya Agriculture today. Special attention
is given to the need for more and better information in recorded form,
such ...
Educational Implications Of The Metaphysical Controversy Betheen Free Will And Deterninism: With Special Reference To Punishment Moral Education In Schools
(University of Nairobi., 1981-02)
Even beyond the intellectual level, the idea and feeling of
freedom is inherent in the life of normal human beings. Man feels
that he is in command of his choices and their realizations. But
although the same person ...
An exploratory study into the problems and attitudes of Bahima parents with regard to formal school influence on their children's socialization
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
The investigation for this study was carried out in the rural community of Nyabushozi County in the Nother~part of Mbarara District. ~he study aimed at examining general problems experienced by Bahiwa parents with respect ...
Differential mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
This study is concerned with the investigation of the factors
that influence infant/or early childhood mortality at the macro level. The factors investigated include the following district level variables: per-cent ...