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The Tonal Patterns of Nouns in Isolation in the Lwisukha Dialect of Luyia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This paper describes the tonal system of nouns uttered in isolation in the Lwisukha dialect of Luyia, a Bantu language of Kenya. The nouns analysed in this paper were uttered by 12 respondents. Each noun was uttered three ... -
Speaker Age-related Effects on the Intonation of Simple Declarative Paratones in Ekegusii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This paper provides an analysis of intonation-related features in Ekegusii simple declarative paratones using the PRAAT speech analysis software. Ekegusii is a tonal Eastern Bantu language spoken in Kisii and Nyamira ... -
Objectification of Women in Kiswahili and Arabic Proverbs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A number of Kiswahili and Arabic proverbs are used as a strategy to objectify women in Swahili and Arab societies. “Objectification of women”, as discussed in this paper, is a notion borrowed from feminist literature, ... -
The Phonology of Borrowed Words in Kitharaka
(University of Nairobi, 2004)One consequence of language contact is borrowing. Kitharaka, a Bantu language spoken in the Eastern Province of Kenya, has had such contact with a number of languages including Kiswahili and English. As a result, several ... -
Land,The Environment And The Courts In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Land is an important aspect of the life of any society. It is essential for food production and security, supports important biological resources and processes, sustains the livelihoods of the majority of Kenyans, and ... -
Privatization and Democracy in East Africa: The Promise of Administrative Law
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This book explores the role of democracy and Public Law in privatization processes in the three East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In particular, the book recommends the creation of strongly institutionalized ... -
Women and Democratization Struggles in Africa What Relevance to Postmodernist Discourse
(University of Nairobi, 1995)We want a world where basic needs become basic rights and where poverty and all forms of violence are eliminated. Each person will have the opportunity to develop her or his full potential and creativity, and women's ... -
The Kenyan Women's Movement in a Changing Political Context
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Women of Kenya have a long history of exercising their freedom of association and assembly within the context of their women's groups! and organizations. But whether or not women have used the spaces afforded by these ... -
Countering Terrorism in the 21sl Century Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The IDIS Journal of International Studies and Diplomacy is a quarterly peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya. The Journal aims at generation of ... -
Fertility transition in selected sub-Saharan African countries: the role of family planning programs [version 2; peer review
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Population Growth, Structure And Momentum In Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite debates on the linkages between population and development, studies have shown that issues related to population go beyond its size. The inter linkages between components of population such as age, structural ... -
Globalization, The Rule Of (administrative) Law, And The Realization Of Democratic Governance In Africa: Realities, Challenges, And Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This article reviews the impact of globalization on democracy in Africa. it sees globalization, which has largely taken the shape of liberalism, as leading to the development of a minimalist conception of democracy in ... -
Work-related Determinants of Nurses’ Burnout in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to examine work-related factors of burnout among nurses working in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi City County in Kenya. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The study was ... -
Evolution of a Multiuniversity Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of large-scale government and donor investments is essential for tracking quality improvement, documenting lessons learned, and measuring returns on investment. M&E becomes particularly ... -
Applying Earl’s Km Model in Ik Management: With Reference to Kenya and South Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show-case how modern Knowledge Management Models, specifically that of Earl, can be applied to manage Indigenous Knowledge (IK). Design/methodology/approach – The paper is largely ... -
Webometrics Ranking and Its Relationship to Quality Education and Research in Academic Institutions in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Webometrics ranking is the system of rating the world's universities based on composite indicators of visibility and activity measures (Drussa, 2014). Universities are ranked based on quality and research results reflected ... -
Responsive Infrastructure and Service Provision Initiatives Framing Smart Environment Attainment in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This chapter will seek to document and profile various initiatives in infrastructure development and related services which are deemed smart. The chapter will focus on transport (mobility), water and solid waste management ... -
Conserving Africa’s wildlife and wildlands through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
(University of Nairobi, 2020-07)The SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 illness are driving a global crisis. Governments have responded by restricting human movement, which has reduced economic activity. These changes may benefit biodiversity conservation in ... -
Intimate partner violence: A key correlate of women’s physical and mental health in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, one billion people live in informal settlements, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Studies suggests that health in informal settlements is a serious and growing concern, yet there is a paucity of ... -
Tone Marking in Kĭkamba: a Case for Improving Its Orthography
(University of Nairobi, 2007)This paper discusses the rationale for practically marking tone in the writing of Kĭkamba. It shows the limitations that readers of Kĭkamba encounter because of the absence of tone marking in its current orthography. ...
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