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Evaluation of the performance of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Stream Flow Model on the Shabelle River Basin in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
Somalia, located in the Hom of Africa, is a country constantly at risk of floods. Annual rainfall varies from less than 100 mm up to approximately 600 mm. There are two rainy seasons, which are controlled by the movement ...
Impact of quality assurance and standards on educational quality in secondary schools in Nyeri South District, Kenya
(2008)
The main purpose of this study was to establish the impact of QASO's in enhancing quality education among secondary schools in Nyeri south district. The study also sought to determine ...
The diplomacy of terrorism: A critical analysis of the Nairobi and Dar es salaam bombings of August 7th 1998
(2008)
This study investigates the terrorism phenomenon, its development over the years, the diplomacy of terrorism, the responses to terrorism and the efficacy of the legal regimes put in place to combat it. It
particularly ...
Factors that lead to the low enrolment of female Students in science based undergraduate courses at The university of Nairobi
(2008)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that lead to the low enrolment of female students in science based undergraduate courses at the University of Nairobi. Five objectives and research questions were ...
The effects of foreign direct investment (fdi) in Sub-Saharan Africa:a case study of China's direct investment to Kenya (2000-2006) direct investment to kenya (2000-2006)
(2008)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of FOI from China on the Kenya economy. FOI, in recent years, has attracted a lot of attention as one of the economic growth drivers. Both developed and developing ...
Factors affecting use of radio broadcasting in public primary schools in Tharaka north division, Tharaka district
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The re-introduction of radio broadcasts to schools was necessitated by the reintroduction
of Free Primary Education (FPE) in 2003 Odera (2005). Basically
the radio programmes was to supplement for the inadequacy of ...
A study of the challenges facing the implementation of performance contracting in the teaching profession in Kenya.
(2008)
The main aim of this study was to undertake an analysis of challenges facing the
implementation of performance contracts in the teaching profession in Kenya.
This was a descriptive study based on a sample of 23 key ...
The impact of financial liberalization on savings in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Since the onset of the financial liberalization hypothesis, Kenya has implemented far
reaching reforms. However, the experience of Kenya with financial liberalization has
been predominantly traumatic, and whether financial ...
Examining the bias in kenya's investment law and policy in relation to foreign direct investment and local investors
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Prior to the passing of the Investment Promotion Act', the existing legal framework for
investments was inadequate as a reference point for investment policy. Inadequacy of
investment laws was evidenced by the lack of ...
A critical analysis of the role of children in armed conflict. A case study of Southern Sudan (2002-2005)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Participation of children in armed conflict in Kajo Keji County has been an issue
of major concern. Children as young as eight years were recruited in the army. The
recruitment was either voluntary or forced. This ...