Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Symbolic Meanings of Indigenous Food Systems Among the El Molo of Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County, Northern Kenya
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An Analysis of the Department of Children Services’ Role in Protecting Children From Child Sexual Abuse in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to the Children Act 2001, one of the critical mandates of the Department of Children Services (DCS) is to safeguard and protect children’s rights and welfare, which includes protecting children from child sexual ... -
The Use of Humor and Character in Portraying the Illusion of Control in Betting - a Study of Kinyanjui Kombani's of Pawns and Players
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to this scholarly review, Kombani's book Of Pawns and Players uses humor and character development to look at the theme of greed for power, money and the false sense of control. This study looked at how humor has ... -
Role of Communication in the Surrogacy Industry in Kenya - the Case of Nairobi in-vitro Fertility Centre, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study set out to investigates the role of communication in the Kenya in Vitro Fertilization Centre, focusing on surrogacy regulations. The study objectives were to examine messages from surrogacy agencies and stakeholders ... -
State Responsibility in Combating Transnational Crime - a Case Study of Kenya’s Response to Human Trafficking
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human trafficking, also referred to as ‘Trafficking in Persons’, is a vice that has presented itself in many forms over the years and continues to plague societies. In spite of public awareness and efforts undertaken by ... -
Assessing the Drought Adaptation Strategies and Institutional Interventions in the Pastoral Livelihood System in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Drought has been the leading cause of vulnerability among populations who live in Kenya's arid and semiarid lands. Mosiro ward, whose residents mainly practice pastoralism, is classified as ASAL in Narok County. The ... -
Maintenance Management of Automatic Teller Machines and Operations Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed to understand the MM practices adopted by ATM channels and operational performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The theories used in the study were: system theory, reliability theory and transaction cost ... -
Effect of Project Financing on Profitability of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The research delved into the influence of project financing on profitability of microfinance institutions (MFIs) operating within the Kenyan context. The comprehensive review of literature and theoretical frameworks, ... -
Management Strategies and Sustainability of Children Homes in Nairobi County: a Case of Kasarani Sub – County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project planning and management have always included the incorporation of a wide range of interventions into specific projects and programs. Charitable organizations in Kenya play critical roles in children's home programs, ... -
Influence of Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project Implementation on the Economic Empowerment of Small-scale Farmers in Mukurweini Sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Initiatives aimed at Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) are essential for tackling the pressing issues of sustainable development and global food security. This study examines how the Kenya Climate-Smart Agriculture Project ... -
Influence of Socio-technical Factors on the Performance of Solar Energy Integration Programmes: a Case of Coast Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)solar energy integration" refers to the process of seamlessly incorporating solar energy systems into various aspects of energy infrastructure, buildings, and technologies. This involves designing, installing, and ... -
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and the Performance of Early Childhood Development Education Projects in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary objective of the study was to investigate the effect of PM&E procedures on project outcomes in an ECDE initiative in Kilifi County, Kenya. Adopting PM&E techniques guarantees a favorable influence on project ... -
Impact of Global Pandemics on the Increase of GBV in Africa - a Case Study of Covid 19 and Ebol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to evaluate the effects of Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics on Gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa, to examine the effectiveness of counter GBV measures during the Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics in Africa, and ... -
Intonation in Ekegusii, Its Interaction With Information Structure and How It is Perceived by Native Speakers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The work presented in this thesis is a description of the structure of intonation and its interaction with information structure units, perception and interpretation in Ekegusii. This description was aimed at meeting the ... -
Controlling P. Juliflora Through Sustainable Land Management: the Determinants of Land Users’ Decisions and Practices in Marigat Sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The effective implementation of sustainable land management (SLM) practices is vital for achieving land degradation neutrality. However, the sustainability of these practices depends on the continuous decisions made by ... -
Analysis of the Effect of Climate Variability and Socio-economic Factors on Adaptation Strategies Among Small Scale Farmers. A Case Study of Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Climate variability and its impact on people’s livelihood is a contemporary issue being discussed globally. The livelihoods of communities residing in Kenya's rural areas depend heavily on crop growing. For the optimum ... -
Project Planning and Sustainability of Water Projects in Samburu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Most developers are concerned about the sustainability of water projects, particularly in water stressed areas. According to research, most water projects in Samburu County developed fail to reach sustainability immediately ... -
Effects of Trade Liberalization on Household Welfare in Kenya: a Case of the East African Community Common External Tariff
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines how the Common External Tariff (CET) of the East African Community (EAC) affects household welfare in Kenya. The inception of the CET saw a significant reduction in import tariffs, henceforth defined ... -
Strategic Alliances, Organizational Characteristics, Competitive Advantage and Performance of Selected Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Researchers and practitioners in strategic management are increasingly trying to figure out why some businesses perform better than others even when they are in the same or similar business conditions. With the ever ...