Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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INFLUENCE OF OPERATIONAL PLANNING STRATEGIES ON KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE IN KIAMBU DISTRICT, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of operational planning strategies on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination performance in Kiambu District. The study aimed at investigating the ... -
FACTORS LEADING TO ALCOHOL USE BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2014)The purpose of this study was to find out the factors leading to alcohol use among university undergraduate students. The objectives of the study sought to establish the underlying psychological, sociocultural and situational ... -
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ON STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAARA SUB COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of strategic plan implementation on students’ academic performance at public secondary schools in Maara-Sub County. This research project was guided by the following ... -
THE IMPACT OF FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION ON INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA; A CASE STUDY OF MANGA DIVISION, KISII NORTH DISTRICT.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of free primary education on internal efficiency of primary schools in Manga Division. The specific objectives of the study were to:1. Asses the state of physical ... -
Impact of Corruption on Service Delivery in the Ministry of Lands (2005 -2012)
(2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of corruption on service delivery in the Ministry of Lands. The trend of corruption and performance in service delivery for the Ministry of Lands was examined before ... -
Social factors influencing drug and substance abuse among secondary school students of Manyatta Division, Embu North District-Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The purpose of this study was to determine the social factors influencing drug and substance abuse among secondary school students ofManya1ta Division Embu North District, Eastern province Kenya. Drug abuse is a major ... -
EFFECTS OF FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION ON TEACHER MOTIVATION IN LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NAROK CENTRAL DIVISION OF NAROK DISTRICT, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of FPE on teacher motivation in lower primary school in Narok Central Division of Narok District. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. Literature ... -
The Impact of Millennium Villages as a Strategy of Empowering Women Socially and Economically: a Case Study of Mwandama Millenium Villages, Malawi
(2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) as a strategy to empower women socially and economically, a case study of Mwandama Millennium Villages, Malawi. The study ... -
The Role of Traditional Conflict Management Mechanisms in Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing performance of food production projects in Kenya: A case of Kenya Cereal Enhancement Project and Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods, Machakos Town ... -
THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (2010-2018)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)The purpose of this study was to assess the role of the United Nations in conflict resolution in Democratic Republic of Congo (2010-2018). Three specific objectives anchored the study. They were: to establish the genesis ... -
The role of interfaith dialogue in conflict management among the Orma and Pokomo communities living in Tana Delta District in the Coast Province of Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The purpose of this study was to assess the role of interfaith dialogue in conflict management among the Orma (Muslims) and Pokomo (Christians) communities living in Tarasaa division of Tana Delta district in the Coast ... -
Relationship between parental involvement in children's education and their academic performance in public primary schools in Dagoretti District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to assess the parental involvement and its influence on academic performance of public primary school pupils in Dagoretti district. Four research questions guided that study. The study was ... -
Dimensions of self -efficacy in the letters by listeners in response to a radio soap opera 'ushikwapo shikamana'
(2002)The purpose of this study is to investigate the concept of self efficacy as demonstrated by letter-writers in response to a Kiswahili radio soap opera 'Ushikwapo Shikamana' (If Assisted, Assist Yourself'). Self-efficacy ... -
HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION IN AFRICA; A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF SOMALIA 1978-2004
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The purpose of this study is to examine the main aspects of humanitarian intervention and its application to Africa. The desire to explore this area of study has been driven by the experiences in Somalia, Rwanda, Kosovo ... -
Some factors affecting husbands' contraceptive acceptance and fertility preference in Kenya
(1993)The purpose of this study is to examine how some demographic, socio-cultural, socio-economic and contraceptive acceptance affect husband total number of living children in Kenya. The objective of the study is based on the ... -
THE EMERGING ROLE OF CYBERSECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The purpose of this project is to get a better understanding of the new concept, and even threat to international peace and security, which is cybersecurity in East Africa most specifically Kenya. This study will focus on ... -
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL CULTURAL FACTORS ON ACCESS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION; A CASE OF IFTIN PRIMARY SCHOOL, HAGADERA, DADAAB REFUGEE CAMP, GARISSA COUNTY KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of social cultural factors on access of primary school education in Dadaab refugee camp. The study was guided by four research objectives. The first objective one sought ... -
Determinants of academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Kiambu West District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants of academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination in public secondary schools in Kiambu West District, Kenya. Four research questions ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING INTERNAL EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES IN MANGA DISTRICT, KENYA.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The purpose of the study was to examine factors influencing internal efficiency in public ECD centers in Manga district, Kenya. To achieve this, research questions of the study on teacher’s training, teacher’s salaries, ... -
A study of pre-school children's comprehension of some mathematical concepts in Nairobi, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1978)The purpose of the study was to determine to what extent children of the age range four to six years comprehend the mathematical concepts of classification, number, vocabulary and visual memory. To investigate the hypotheses ...
