Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of school based teacher development programme on the perfomance of English in public primary schools of Mwingi Central District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of School Based Teacher Development programme on the performance of English in Public Primary Schools of Mwingi Central District in Kenya. The purpose of the study was ... -
Factors influencing access to free primary education by children in Urban deprived communities: a case study of Mathare location, Nairobi North District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Education plays an important part in the development of human resources. However, there are many obstacles which make it inaccessible to many, thereby denying them the opportunity for the realization of their personal ... -
Influence of learning environment on reading comprehension among Pre-Unit children in Kikuyu Division Kiambu County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of learning environment on reading comprehension among pre-unit children in Kikuyu Division, Kiambu County. The objectives that the study sought to achieve were: ... -
Protocol in an International Environment: a case study of Corresponding Ceremonial Protocol practice of the United Nations Office in Nairobi and Kenya Authority
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Influence of Television viewing on Pre-school children's language performance in Municipality Zone of Meru County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study sought to find out the influence of TV watching on preschool children's language performance, the relationship between television presentations and role modeling in language development among pre- school children ... -
Influence of Constituency Development on teaching and learning environment in public secondary schools in Lurambi Constituency
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is a decentralized fund that was established by the government of Kenya to be able to have a better understanding of the community needs and address them. From its establishment in 2003, ... -
The role of sub-regional organizations in mediation of conflict: a case study of IGAD and mediation of the Sudan conflict 1994-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)As the people of Southern Sudan await the Referendum scheduled to be carried out on 9ili , January 2011, there are calls for separation of Southern Sudan from the North. There have been five years of relative peace, ... -
Multipartyism and political violence in Kenya: the case of Likoni Division, Mombasa District, 1991-1997
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Although introduction of multiparty politics in Kenya in the early 1990s was seen as the only way of redeeming the country from dictatorial rule, the system was never without short falls. Multiparty system of government ... -
The Influence Of Counter Terrorism Measures In Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)With key focus on Kenya??™s alarming rate of radicalization particularly along the Coastal region, the study sought to examine the influence of counter terrorism measures in Kenya. The study was guided by three objectives ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DRUG ABUSE BY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS IN THE EASTLANDS AREA OF NAIROBI
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)This study set out to investigate factors contributing to drug abuse among youth in the Eastlands area of Nairobi. Its specific objectives were: To establish the types of drugs abused by youth; establish the consequences ... -
Strategies teachers employ in assessing children's academic achievement in Early Childhood Education in Nairobi West District, Nairobi province, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies employed by preschool teachers to assess the academic achievement of their pupils in Nairobi West District. The objectives of this study were to identify the assessment ... -
Application of Jean Piaget's mental developement theory in assessment of pupils of grades one and two in Bungoma East District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The study sought to find out whether mental developmental theory of Jean Piaget was applied in the assessment of grades one and two in primary schools in Bungoma East district in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to ... -
The agenda-setting role of the Kenyan Media in the 2007 general election: a case study of the print media
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)This study focused on the agenda-setting role of the mass media. It is based on the 2007 General that plunged the country the country into serious unrest and wide- spread destruction of land and property, displacement and ... -
Porous borders and the insecurity of civilians: a case study of Kenya-Somalia border area conflict (1995-2008)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)Kenya has pledged to reinforce its border with Somalia in an attempt to stem the recent string of abductions carried out by militants as stated in a Trans World news release [BBC Report July 2009] Government officials have ... -
African sub-regional bodies in armed conflict resolution: the case of IGAD in Sudan 1994-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)Achieving peace through mediation and negotiation in Africa has come with many challenges. In recent years, Africa's sub regional bodies have emerged as institutions of mediations in armed conflicts on the continent; ... -
Role of parliament in foreign policy formulation: a case study of Kenya, 1999-2009
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)A brief definition of foreign policy can be given as 'the sum of official external relations conducted by an independent actor, usually a state in international relations'. The ideal world as a homogenized entity is much ... -
Colonialism and ethnic conflict in post colonial Africa: a case study of Kenya 1963-2007
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)Kenya was a British Colony from 1895- 1963. The British stamped their imperial power through the way they administered Kenya. They used divide and rule whereby they divided the administrative boundaries based on tribal ... -
ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMACY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURE IN KENYA, 1970-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The significance of environmental diplomacy is becoming more elaborate by the day since environmental issues ranging from climate change, hazardous chemicals to biodiversity loss are affecting almost every aspect of policy ... -
The impact of secondary schools' guidance and counselling departments in imparting acceptable societal values to students
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Effects of instructional materials on children's performance in Science in pre-schools in Muguga division , Kikuyu District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of instructional materials on children's performance in science in pre-schools in Muguga division. This research was carried to find out if there is any relationship ...
