Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The phenomenon of religious switching among university students: the case of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper examines the concept of religious switching or mobility which is one of the characteristics of modernity and post - mode rnity religious phenomenon. Modernity is characterized by differentiations in an ... -
Androgyny and Women‘s Identity in Ari Katini Mwachofi’s Mama Ee
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A reading of Ari Katini Mwachofi’s Mama Ee reveals it as an analysis of gender relations specifically within the institution of marriage in a patriarchal social order. The playwright portrays an antagonistic relationship ... -
African traditional cultural conundrums which make women prone to hiv/ aids infections: a case of the Maasai of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The term conundrum may mean a tricky problem that is difficult to solve (Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, 2000: 251). It describes the problems of the African patriarchal society in which the sex - based assignment ... -
The phenomenon of examination malpractice an example of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with particular reference t o two public universities in Kenya. To facilitate this discussion we posed the following questions: What is an examination ... -
Work ethics for lecturers an example of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Universities as institutions of higher learning have organizational vision based on and consistent with their core values. Values are what people judge to be right and acceptable. They are moral, ethical and professional ... -
Economic value - accounting value nexus: –the effect of accounting measures on economic value added amongst the Kenyan commercial banks.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study is an empirical investigation on the relationship between Economic Value and Accounting Value among commercial banks in Kenya as a basis of company value. Accounting information has always been critical to ... -
Indigenous knowledge research in Kenya and South Africa: an informetrics study
(2010)This article applies informetrics using descriptive bibliometrics to determine the state Indigenous Knowledge (IK) development in Kenya and South Africa. Data was analysed using the following variables: document type; ... -
Applying Earl’s KM model in IK management: with reference to Kenya and South Africa
(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 ... -
Mapping and Auditing Indigenous Knowledge and its Management Environment: A Comparative Study of Kenya and South Africa
(2015-01-08)Knowledge management (KM) is increasingly popularized in various societies, organizations and governments because of its confirmed importance in fostering knowledge creation, codification and transfer, and development of ... -
Science process skills application in practical assessments in Maara district secondary schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Science assessment studies reveal very little attention on testing Science Process Skills (SPS) emphasizing practical examination which is understudied in secondary schools. SPS have been described as mental and physical ... -
The moderating effect of subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and gender on the relationship between attitude towards internet advertising and purchase intention of University students in Kenya.
(2014)Advertising through the internet is now an important source of consumer information as the number of internet users continues to increase. Internet usage trends and advertising in Kenya has been growing faster than any ... -
The effect of internet advertising on attitude towards internet advertising of university students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The internet is fast emerging as an important advertising medium in Kenya. The enhanced ICT infrastructure in Kenya resulting in improved and faster internet connection along with a drop in prices for internet services ... -
Relationship between electronic operations and organizational performance amongst government agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Organizations have to adapt ICTs to business processes. E - operations in government provide many opportunities to improve t he quality of service to the citizens. Citizens should be able to get service or information ...