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Relationship Between Problematic Smartphone Use and Psychological Distress Among University Students- a Case Study of Mount Kenya University, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose7of7this7study was to7establish7the7relationship7between problematic smartphone use and psychological distress. The objectives of the study were to establish if there is a relationship between problematic ... -
The Relationship Between the Big Five Personality Traits and Aggressive Behavior: the Case of Dandora Secondary School in Embakasi North, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to research, understanding adolescent aggressive behavior may aid in their developmental process to become well-adjusted individuals going forward. This research looked into whether there was a connection between ... -
The Relevance of News Agencies in a Proliferated Media Space: the Case of Kenya News Agency
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to analyze the relevance of news agencies in a proliferated media space with reference to the Kenya News Agency (KNA). The specific objectives of the study sought to examine the uptake of news stories ... -
Reporting Rape Cases at Police Stations in Kenya: Human Rights Dimensions of Survivors Experiences in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project presents findings of the study on the human rights dimensions of the experiences of those who report rape cases in Nairobi County, Kenya. The main objective was to explore how rape cases’ reporting at police ... -
Reporting Sexual Violence In Tabloid Press In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Nairobian Newspaper
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The broad objective of this study was to examine how tabloid media in Kenya report sexual violence. It explored the nature of agenda setting, framing and priming of sexual violence in The Nairobian newspaper. The specific ... -
The Representation of Dis-ease in Contemporary East African Poetry
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examines the concept of dis-ease and how it is represented in poetry after the emergence of COVID-19. It is based on how contemporary East African Poets use poetry as a medium to express the presence of disease ... -
Representation of the Disabled in the Media: a Study of Beyond the Limit Tv Programme
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study seeks to examine how Beyond The Limit weekly TV magazine reports on disabilityrelated issues and Persons Living With Disability (PLWDs) in Kenya. Agenda setting and framing theories suggest that TV viewers are ... -
Representing the Contemporary Iranian Woman: a Reading of Parinoush Saniee’s the Book of Fate
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this thesis, I explore Parinoush Saniee’s The Book of Fate to establish how the contemporary Iranian woman is represented in the novel. The study aims at investigating the depiction of Iranian woman against the ... -
Residential Mortgage Portfolio, Product Innovation, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In the recent times, residential mortgage portfolio has received much attention from academics, investors and managers as well as from policymakers. This is mainly because of the different aspects through which mortgage ... -
Resolving Land Conflict To Ensure Sustainable Resource Use
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land is a conflict-ridden environmental resource whereas land issues have remained contentious in Kenya. These given land conflicts have the potential of affecting sustainable resource use. This research therefore focused ... -
Resource Mobilization Strategies and Implementation of Community Based Organization Projects in Kenya: a Case of Kibra Informal Settlement, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Resources remain an issue for many CBOs in Kenya because their level of funding is insufficient with their current resource mobilization strategies. Many CBOs operating in Kibra fail to acquire enough funds that can allow ... -
Retention Strategies of Organizational Knowledge in Academic Institutions in Kenya: the Case of Vision Institute of Professionals
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to examine the organizational knowledge retention mechanisms in Kenyan academic institutions, namely the Vision Institute of Professionals. Specifically, the researcher will find out understanding ... -
The Role of Communication in Promoting Behavior Change: a Case of the ‘help a Child Reach 5’ Handwashing Campaign in Kuria West, Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Behavior Change Communication may take different forms to appeal to individuals or groups to change their behavior toward a specific health problem. Access to good hygiene, including handwashing with soap, is an important ... -
Role of Communications in Environmental Policy Implementation in Kenyan Urban Set-ups: a Case Study of Luthuli Avenue Expansion Programme in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Public communication is defined in this study as the duty of the government to enlighten the populace, pay attention to their concerns, and act in their best interests. Political communication, on the other hand, is ... -
The Role Of Community Based Organizations In Addressing Youth Unemployment In Ndeiya Division, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)High rates of youth unemployment pose a major threat to socio-economic development in the African continent. The study therefore endeavours to establish the role played by Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in ameliorating ... -
The role of Early Childhood Education on Genderedself Conceptof Children in Naivasha Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Gendered self-concept can be described as an individual’s perception or evaluation of himself or herself, including the perceptions about the gender roles the person plays in society. The study sought to examine the role ... -
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 ... -
The Role of Mass Media Interventions in Influencing Public Health Policy Processes in Kenya: a Case of Covid-19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined the role of mass media interventions in influencing public health policy processes in Kenya. The main objective of this study was to examine the role of mass media interventions in influencing public ... -
The Role of Participatory Communication in Resettlement for Development: a Case Study of Resettlement by Kengen in Olkaria
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to assess the part that participatory communication had on KenGen's relocation in Olkaria. The study's goals were to: 1. ascertain the degree to which participatory communication was utilized throughout ... -
The Role of Public Relations in Enhancing Corporate Image of Government Institutions: a Case Study of Kenya Films and Classification Board
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of public relations in enhancing the corporate image in government institutions, a case drawn from Kenya Films and Classifications Board (KFCB). The objectives of the ...