Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An analysis of Manyatta Housing and Community wellbeing - a case for Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Since time immemorial, housing has been singled out as one of the key enablers of an empowered society. Though the patriarchal system in most communities in Kenya have engaged men as main change agents in housing development, ... -
Food Production and Food Security of Smallholder Farmers and their Support by the County Government of Siaya, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Over the years, smallholder farmers in Kenya have been facing several challenges that have contributed to reduced crop production and food security among them. In Siaya County there is food deficit due to reduced crop ... -
The influence of National interests on Bilateral Relations between states: the Case of Kenya and Israel (2007-2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya-Israel bilateral relations were formally established in 1963 when Kenya gained her independence. At the time, Israel was facing hostilities from its Arab neighbours such as Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, arising ... -
Impact of Community Policing initiatives on the prevention of Violent Crime: a case study of Kitengela Town-Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to find out the impact of community policing initiatives on prevention of violent crime in Kitengela Town, Kajiado County. The study objectives included; finding out the role of public participation on ... -
The role of internal Political Party mechanisms in resolving disputes from Election Primaries in Kenya, a case study of the 2013 Political Party Primaries.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of internal mechanisms by political parties in resolving disputes from their nominations in Kenya. It was guided by three objectives, namely: to examine the capacity of Political ... -
Effects of the Settlement of Somali along Kenya’s Highways: the case of Namanga Highway- 1995-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project seeks to investigate the actual and potential factors that encourage the settlement of Somali along the Namanga Highway and effects of this settlement thereof. Focusing on the factors such as conducive trading ... -
An assessment of the Forest Conservation status of Maasai Mau Forest in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Forest covers are being reduced as a result of human actions, particularly in developing countries. Regardless of the numerous laws and policies passed in relation to forest management activities. The main objective of ... -
An investigation on the Welfare limits of orphans. a case study of Nangosia location, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study concluded that the needs of the orphans go beyond the basic ones and do include the socio-psychological ones and that the help from the government is quite limited. The recommendation of the study was that their ... -
Effects of land-use change on the Environment in Athi-River town
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The way people have used land and exploited its assets in urban regions is a critical predicament as it has changed land cover over time and influenced the effectiveness of the environment. This has decreased the distinctive ... -
Duration of experience of war and how it relates to stress levels among Somali Refugee Women living in Eastleigh Starehe Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study focused on how the duration of experience of war relates to stress levels among Somali refugee women living in Eastleigh Starehe Sub-County. The specific objectives were to determine whether the duration of ... -
An assessment of the Climate change adaptive capacity among smallholder farmers in Trans-mara East Sub-county of Narok County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Concerted efforts are required to sustain smallholders’ productivity in the face of rising climatic shifts. The present study sought to reveal the smallholders’ experiences in responding to climate change and variability ... -
External actors in State Reconstruction: a case study of Somalia (1991-2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines state reconstruction in the context of external actors both state and nonstate and Somali provides the case of study. The study makes use of Structural realism to examine behavior of actors in the ... -
Assessment of level of Public Knowledge, attitudes and Perception towards Mangrove Forest conservation in Mesurado Wetland in Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mangrove forests are among the most productive ecosystems of the earth; they are areas that are characterized by permanently or periodically waterlogged which offers the surrounding communities with socio-culture, economic, ... -
The impact of Sugar Industry on Socio-Economic development in Kenya - the case of Muhoroni Sugar Company (1992 - 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study inte nded to examine the impac t of the sugar industry on socio economic development in Kenya, with the general resear ch question being to what extent does suga r industry impact socio economic development ... -
An assessment of Geomophic Processes Responsible for the formation of Tors in Seme, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The formation of tors has been a major discussion in geomorphology for quite a number of years. According to the old Welsh language tors refers to a heap or pile of rock, tor a free standing residual mass of rock which ... -
Assesment Of The National Intergrated Monitoring And Evaluation System In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, there is the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES) that is meant to integrate M&E systems in the country. The integration entails not only bringing the M&E systems together but more so ... -
Assessment Of Staff Perception On Performance Appraisal Process At Probation And Aftercare Service Department
(University of Nairobi, 2019)appraisal system has been used by many organizations as a measure of service delivery. However, the link between the system and the staff perception is wanting and debatable. Probation and aftercare service department ... -
Transformative aspects of Wireless innovations in Academic Libraries in Kenya - case of the University of Nairobi Library
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the transformative aspects of wireless innovations in academic libraries in Kenya with reference to University of Nairobi library. Objectives were to: find out the extent to which ... -
Effect Of Decision-Making On Contraceptive Use Among Couples Of Child-Bearing Age In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Due to the patriarchal nature of many African households, men hold power over many decisions, including family planning and family size. Decisions about contraceptive use and childbearing in a couple may be affected by ...