Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The impact of the external actors and their interests in the Somali peace processes (2000-2004)
(2004)This study examined the impact of external interests on the Somali peace processes through a close look at the last two peace processes, Arta and Mbagathi, respectively hosted by Djibouti and Kenya. It made an attempt to ... -
The role of actors and processes in tile conduct of diplomacy in conflict resolution; a case study of Somalia national reconciliation; 2002-2003
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The interests in the 'conduct and practices of diplomacy' are the roots on which this study has developed. The interests in this area of study were necessitated by the unique and protracted conflicts in Somalia. The fact ... -
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 teachers ... -
The effect of funding conditionality on peace NGOs in Kenya 1995-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study is an investigation of the effect of conditionalities on peace NGO's, using Kenya as a case study. With the conflicts surrounding Kenya, there has been an unprecedented proliferation of Peace NGOs in Kenya to ... -
A thematic analysis of Mbuthia Muruthi's comic works
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study brings to you an interesting study of Gikuyu contemporary comedy, in which we focus on a popular artist, Mbuthia Muruthi Mbuthia, a producer and an actor under the stage name 'Machangi ' has taken the Gikuyu ... -
FORM IN YUSUF DA WOOD’S AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WORKS; BEHIND THE MASK, YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The prime concern of this study is give critical attention to the form in Yusuf Dawood's autobiographical works and specifically Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Behind the Mask and Nothing but the Truth: The Story ... -
Factors that affect management of early childhood development centres in Thika district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a critical stage that determines the future of a child. Brain research has been cited for the importance of young children's success to quality care and education from the earliest years ... -
The Portrayal of Nelson Mandela in His Autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom and in Winnie Mandela’s, Part of My Soul
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The portrayal of Mandela in Part of My Soul and in Long Walk to Freedom has been explored through the analysis of literary strategies that the works employ. The study begins with an introduction that encompasses the statement ... -
A critical analysis of humanitarian intervention by the United Nations in contemporary international law: A case study of the 1994 Rwanda genocide
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)What kind of world ignores the systematic vilification, victimization and murder of a group of people? What does it mean when genocide not only occurs, but is ignored? In 1994, over 800,000 Rwandan Tutsis and moderate Hutus ... -
Students' perception of the guidance and Counseling programme: A Comparative Study Between Secondary School Boys and Girls in Kericho District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The ever-growing complexity of the society coupled with social problems and rapid development of science and technology place a heavy demand on education. A student faces many difficult situations in today's life. He/she ... -
An assessment of the guidance and counseling programmes In public secondary schools in Mwimbi Division, Meru South District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)Dynamic changes in the society have increased complexity of life Issues. Political. social and religious issues have become so complex that they have not only affected the adults but also their children. The secondary ... -
The role of Kenya media in conflict and peace-building processes: A case study of the Somali conflict
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The media occupies a unique position in the society owning to its power over mass consciousness and its ability to bring to the public's attention, issues that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. This role has been informed ... -
The impact of behavior change communication in reduction of corruption in the public service in Kenya: a knowledge,attitudes and practices (KAP) survey
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study was conducted to examine the impact of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) , initiatives in reduction of corruption in the public sector in Kenya. The study hence investigated the current communication situation ... -
Selected administrative problems facing public primary school managers in the implemienting of free primary education in Borabu division, Nyamira district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The major developmental goals of the Kenya government is the attainment of Universal Primary Education CUPE) by the year 2005 and Education for all (EF A) by 2015. To achieve this goal. the government has adopted several ... -
The challenges of political integration in Africa
(2008)There exist already some explanations for the failure of the integration policy in Africa. Lack of political will in the member countries that is necessary to see integration succeed, expressed in the chronic non-observance ... -
Factors affecting performance in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E) English examinations in Nyamache division, Gucha district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting performance ill Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English examination in Nyamache Division, Gucha District. Five research questions were ... -
An assessment of the process of implementing free primary education in public primary schools in Ndhiwa division of Homa-Bay district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)This study assessed the process of implementing free primary education in public primary schools in Ndhiwa Division of Homa Bay District. It sought to establish the extent to which the programme is meeting its objective ... -
Management problems hindering effective implementation of free primary Education in Abogeta Division Meru Central District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)The purpose of this study was to identify the management problems hindering effective implementation of F.P.E at the schools level in Abogeta division of Meru Central District. The study sought to determine ... -
Patterns of resource allocation and their impact on students' performance in mathematics and sciences in KCSE in Igoji division, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The study set out to establish the patterns of resources allocation and their impact on students' performance in mathematics and sciences in KCSE in Igoji division, Kenya. The study covered the period from 2002-2005, and ... -
Knowledge of drug and substance abuse in public Primary in Ngong division
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This research is a case study designed to investigate the knowledge of drugs and substance abuse in public primary schools in Ngong division, Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province. The principle objective was to explore ...