Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Family environments and delinquent behaviour: implications for delinquency prevention efforts
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1987)The major hypothesis tested in this study was whether a significant relationship exists between specific family environments and the level of delinquent behaviour of ad olescents. Most of the studies on Juvenile delinquent ... -
An investigation into the effects of drug abuse on students learning behavior in secondary school in Ikolomani Division Kakamega District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Drug abuse the world over is increasingly becoming a global problem which threatens to tear the social fabric of the society. The drug abuse menace has affected the youth particularly in Africa. The effects of drug abuse ... -
The impact of traditional liquor brewing and consumption on rural development: a case study of Ikorongo location, Kisii District.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1998)This study focused on the impact of brewing and consumption of traditional liquor (busaa and chang'aa) on the rural people of Ikorongo location in Kisii district. The study was prompted by the assertion ... -
Alcohol abuse by young women and its influence on the family institution: A case study of Amani counseling center and training institute
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)This study examines the influence of alcohol abuse by women of forty five years of age and below on family institutions. The study was carried out in a counseling center where such women present themselves with varying ... -
Drug abuse and its influence on students' learning behavior: a study of secondary schools Kericho district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)The purpose of this study was to investigate drug abuse and its influence on students' learning behaviour in secondary schools in Kericho District. The study also sought to determine whether ... -
Alcoholism and its effects on the productivity of the youth
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The intensity of alcohol abuse in Kenya has been a major concern in recent years, more so affecting the youth. This study focused on the youth aged between ages 15-25 years and was carried out in Kinyago Village, Gatundu ... -
Abuse of cannabis (bhang) among secondary school students in Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)Drug abuse is one of the most serious problems of our times. The problems related to drugs are on the increase in most developing countries and Kenya is no exception. Cannabis is currently the most widely ... -
Diplomatic Recognition:kenya's Operational Code; 1964-1992
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1993)This thesis undertakes an investigation of diplomatic recognition as understood and practiced in Kenya. It is the general purpose of this study to discover the established trend or foreign policy behaviour of this country ... -
Pastoral care and counseling to educated young adults in the P.C.E.A. church with special reference to Kikuyu Parish.
(1989)The thesis of this study is that the majority of the educated young adults (25-35 years old) do not fully participate in most programmes of the P.C.E.A. church. They therefore fail to seek counsel and guidance for their ... -
The essence of the social contract theory and its application to modern Kenya.
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Sagacity in African philosophy
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1996)This work attempts to evaluate the contentious issue among both African and non-African scholars about the existence or non-existence of African philosophy. The first position to be taken on the question of African philosophy ... -
The Socialization of Girls and Its Effects on Their Academic Achievement in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1994)This anthropological study explores the gender differentiation in girls 'socialization and how it is likely to impact on their academic achievement in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District. Its main objectives are to ... -
The motifs of dream, madness and comicry in francis imbuga's plays
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1992)The aim of this study is to examine Imbuga's use of the motifs of dream, madness and comicry as some of the stylistic devices that illuminate his thematic concerns.The introduction gives an insight into major issues such ... -
The concept of fallibility in the thought of Kwasi Wiredu
(1990)The present research work seeks to offer a descriptive and analytical treatment of the philosophical concept of fallibilism in the thought of Kwasi Wiredu. The general argument is that Kwasi Wiredu is a fallibilist philosopher ... -
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Solar Energy Technology in Katulani Sub-Location, Kitui District.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)This study is undertaken to establish the real factors that inhibit the adoption of solar technology in Katulani Sub-Location. As with most renewable energy system, there are initial costs involved, which make setting projects ... -
Justice in the state: the case of Nyerere's philosophy of ujamaa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1994)This work puts forth ideas of a leading and arguably one of the most famous of African ideologue, Julius K. Nyerere, concerning the foundation of a State based on principles of justice.The research begins with an examination ... -
Points of view in Chinua Achebe's Anthills of the savannah
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)The study attempts to situate point of view as an overriding aspect of Chinua Achebe's Anthills of the Savannah. In doing so, it presumes that the thematic concerns in this novel are influenced by the diversity of points ... -
The treatment of the theme of identity in the works of Muthoni Likimani
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)A thematic analysis of Muthoni Likimani's literary works reveals the author's commitment to addressing identity as the focal point. This theme transcends all her literary works. In our study, we examine how the author's ... -
The role of the media in conflict management: a case study of Rwanda and Burundi, 1990-2000
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)This study focuses on the media's role in conflict management. It examines various views by scholars on their perception of the media's contribution in conflict management. What comes out clearly is that the media is an ... -
An evaluation of the impact of vct trainings in kenya: a case of Liverpool vct care and treatment
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This research sought to evaluate Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) trainings in Kenya by taking Liverpool VCT Care and Treatment (LVCT) three-week VCT trainings carried out between 2003 and 2006 ...