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Assessing Contribution of Improved Cook Stoves in Reducing Woodfuel Consumption in Kenya, Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The motive of this research was to assess the contribution of improved cook stoves in reducing wood fuel consumption in Kenya, the case of public secondary schools in Machakos County. There has been a significant shift in ... -
Assessing the Contribution of Participatory Communication in the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation Among the Marakwet Community
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Kenyan government has set 2022 as the timeframe for abolishing female genital mutilation across the country. The findings of this study might be used to improve existing communication approaches, therefore supporting ... -
Assessing the Economic Security Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Responses and Challenges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to understand the economic security impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya. The pandemic was sudden, and the effects have been felt across all sectors of the economy. For a few sectors, they turned the ... -
Assessing the Effects of Selective Enforcement of Anti-prostitution Laws in Kenya: the Case of Kasarani Sub-county Sex Workers
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research assesses the effect of selective enforcement of anti-prostitution laws on sex workers in Kasarani in Nairobi County. The study distinguishes the term sex work and prostitution in that prostitution implies ... -
Assessing the Impact of Virtual Learning and Online Teaching Platforms on Academic Performance of Senior School Students Taking International Curriculum: a Case Study of Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective of this research was to assess the impact of virtual learning and teaching platforms on the academic performance of high school students taking international curriculum. The study was based on the ... -
Assessing the Influence of Development Activities on Kipsigis-luo Border Conflicts at Sondu, 1999-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assessed the influence of development activities on Kipsigis-Luo border conflicts at Sondu. Based on oral interviews and supplemented with secondary sources, the study established that conflict in Sondu has both ... -
Assessing the influence of Police crime Management strategies on crime reduction within major bus termini in Kenya: a case of Machakos Country bus terminus, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is limited information available as to the extent of crime and disorder on public transport. Furthermore, discrepancies exist as to the actual levels of crime and disorder on public transport. The most likely reasons ... -
Assessing the Influence of Stakeholders’ Participation in Public Housing Delivery in Kenya: a Case of the Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Housing plays a critical role in socio-economic development. As such, it is accorded primacy in a nation’s policy and legal framework. In Kenya, various policy and legislative measures have been formulated in order to ... -
Assessing the Potential of Social Media in Curbing Substance Abuse Among University Students in Kenya- a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Substance misuse has long been a concern for university and college students around the world in terms of academics, health, and growth. Despite multiple efforts by various parties to curb the threat, the situation in ... -
An Assessment of Adaptation Measures to Climate Variability by Smallholder Farmers in South Sakwa Ward, Siaya County, Kenya
(2022)One of the key sectors in sub-Saharan Africa affected by climate variability is agriculture. The effects of climate variability results in low agricultural output and smallholder farmers are the most affected. This ... -
An Assessment of Cargo Containers Used to Provide Affordable Housing in Kenya: a Case of Embakasi West Constituency, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main aim of this study was to assess the implications of using container houses to provide affordable housing in Embakasi West Constituency, Nairobi County. The study’s specific objectives were to examine the people’s ... -
Assessment of Challenges Facing Inclusion in Physical Education Lessons for Learners With Physical Disabilities in Nairobi City County Primary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This thesis sought to establish the extent of involvement of learners with physical disabilities in physical education lessons in primary schools in Nairobi City County. The Basic Education Act of 2014 provides that all ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing Undergraduate Students’ Choice of Physical Education as a Career Subject: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sedentary lifestyle is on top of the list of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. Physical Education is one of the subjects that provides good opportunity for students and teachers to participate in physical ... -
Assessment of Flood Hazard Areas in the Congo River Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a case study of the N’djili River Sub-basin.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The issue of natural hazard in general and flood in particular is a topical problem that marks a memorable action in the world and specifically in Democratic Republic of Congo, especially with regard to the latest catastrophic ... -
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 ... -
Assessment Of Geomorphological Characteristics And Land Use Change On Kiserian River Catchment In Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Urbanization process increases impermeable surface which causes change in stream discharge. Streamflow variability is the most important element in geomorphological process of erosion and sediment transportation. This study ... -
Assessment of Household Land Size and Use for Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Gatimu Sublocation, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effects of land fragmentation on food and livelihood security has been experienced not only in Kenya and Africa but all over the world thereby necessitating adequate research to generate viable interventions. Various ... -
Assessment of Households’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Solid Waste Management in Nakuru Town
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A significant obstacle to implementing solid waste management (SWM) in our cities is lack of awareness and limited knowledge on SWM, negative attitudes, poor practices, lack of political goodwill and limited technical and ... -
Assessment Of Households’ Vulnerability To Flood And Drought Risk In Garashi Ward, Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past five years, the coastal parts of Kenya have experienced a combination of extreme droughts and flood incidences. This has left a huge negative effect with regards to the social, financial, health, and ecological ... -
Assessment of Instructional Related Factors Affecting the Teaching of Physical Education to Learners With Visual Disabilities Within the Competence Based Curriculum in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigated the assessment of instructional factors affecting the teaching of physical education to learners with visual disability in Kenya. The study looked at the schools that are pursuing the competent based ...