Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Socio-economic Differentials in Adolescent Fertility in Kenya: Evidence From the 2014 KDHS
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed to quantify the intensity of repeated adolescent pregnancy in Kenya. The main research objective was to identify adolescents who undergo repeat pregnancy during the adolescence period and their ... -
The Role of Translation in the Teaching and Learning of French as a Foreign Language: a Case Study of Selected High Schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of L1 in L2 acquisition is highly discouraged by teacher trainers in institutions of higher learning such as universities and tertiary colleges. In most education systems, the syllabus for foreign languages highlights ... -
Strategies Used in the Reformulation of Lyrics: an Analysis of Kenyan Gospel Kiswahili Covers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The phenomenon of cover songs has gained popularity globally, with singers, both budding and renowned embracing it either as a way to launch their music career, to gain a larger audience or merely for fun. While doing cover ... -
Sight Translation Text Evaluation: an Investigation of the Effect of Text Layout and Typographic Design for Didactic Progression
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sight Translation could probably be labelled as the “Cinderella” of interpretation modes. While the girl in the fairytale works her hands off, her needs are ignored by those who depend on her. In analogy, sight translation ... -
A Relevance- Theoretic Analysis of Discourse Markers in Lulogooli Conversations
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focussed on the analysis of Discourse markers in conversations in Lúlogooli. The focus was particularly on conversations that occurred naturally. Using the characteristics identified by Schruoup (1999); Schifrin ... -
Socio-economic determinants of public participation: a case study of the budgetary process in nandi county (2014-2017).
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines the socio-economic determinants of public participation in the budgetary process in nandi county, namely education, income, gender and age. The study was guided by civic voluntarism theory, adopted ... -
Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Work Performance– a Case Study of Posta Kenya, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to evaluate the impact of job satisfaction on work performance of employees of the postal corporation of Kenya....... -
Effects of Horticultural Farming in Kitengela-isinya Area on Wildlife Conservation in the Nairobi National Park
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The future of wildlife in Kenya and its conserved ecosystems largely depends on the current and future planning for land use in the adjacent areas or dispersal regions. All national parks including the Nairobi National ... -
Factors Affecting Access to Justice and Human Rights for Persons Living With Disabilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study contextualizes access to human rights and justice for PWDs in Kenya and in particular Nairobi County. The study proceeds on grounds that access to justice and human rights is a broad concept. The study further ... -
Exploring the significance of the effects of reliability of eye witness testimony during investigations and in the trial process
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The justice system in kenya and world over heavily rely on eyewitness testimonies to convict the suspects and therefore extracting maximum credible amount of information from an eyewitness helps to prevent wrongful conviction. ... -
Politicization of Inter-ethnic Clashes in Nakuru County:the Case of Nakuru Town.1992 -2015:
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper focuses on the politicization of ethnic clashes in Nakuru town between the periods of 1992 to 2015. The selection of the study area was informed by its previous conflict history that has witnessed the relapse ... -
‘hidden’ internally displaced people in kenya’s urban setting: the study of lodwar town, 1991- 2012.
(2019)Displacement has become a pervasive aspect of our lives. While several studies have been dedicated on the subject1, most of them remained silent on 'hidden' idps and their coping strategies in urban settings. To fill the ... -
Narrating the Self in Apartheid Through Humour in Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines the narration of self and apartheid through humour in Trevor Noah‟s Born a Crime. The autobiography captures Trevor Noah‟s childhood in South Africa and unravels the events through memories. Humour ... -
Electronic Resources and Its Application in Collection Development Practices in Academic Libraries: the Case of United States International University
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The swift emergency and growth of information technology has fundamentally changed collection development practices in libraries. Academic libraries are tagging along this fast change by bringing more resources for developing ... -
Use of Contraceptives Among Adolescents and Their Effects in Preventing Pregnancy: a Case of Kawangware Slum Area in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to investigate the use of contraceptives and its effect on adolescent pregnancy among poor urban communities. In so doing, the study was guided by five objectives; to establish the prevalence of pregnancy ... -
Self-stylization in Kenyan Queer Life Writing: a Study of Kevin Mwachiro’s Invisible and Stories of Our Lives by the Nest Collective.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Chris Dunton has accused African scholars, especially in the literary field, of maintaining an intentional silence concerning homosexuality on the African continent. There is, however, an emerging field of writing by and ... -
The influence of kenya’s national interest on south sudan peace process (2011-2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study examined the influence of kenya’s national interest on south sudan peace process. The Study is guided by three main objectives: to identify kenya’s economic, political and national Security interest in south ... -
Portrayal of Disability (Albinism) in Goro Wa Kamau’s Ghost and the Fortune Hunters
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study investigates the relationship between portrayal of disability in literature and the perception or image created towards characters with disability. Although disabled characters exist in texts ubiquitously, their ... -
Factors influencing youth recruitment into al-shabaab: a case study of lamu county- kenya (2011-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to analyze the factors that influence the youth into joining al-shabaab in lamu county from 2011 to 2016. This period was critical since it was characterized by more youth joining the al-shabaab. ... -
Evaluating the Implementation of the Policy of Deinstitutionalization in Charitable Children Institutions in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study evaluates the implementation of the policy of deinstitutionalization in Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) in Kiambu County. This was mainly a descriptive research carried out in Eighty-two CCIs in Kiambu ...