Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Analysis of the factors leading to juvenile delinquency : The case of Murang'a children's remand home
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The general aim of this study was to analyze the various factors leading to juvenile delinquency among children in Murang'a Children's Remand Home. In addition, the study sought to asses the various offences committed by ... -
The Impact of ICT on teaching and learning: : a case study of Allidan Visram high school
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The study attempts to explain the impact of ICT on learning and teaching, with an aim of enhancing student learning and achievements. The question asked by the researcher is whether technology improves learning and students ... -
War and Community Disorganisation : a Case Study of the Impact of the Rwandan Crisis 1990-2000 as the Family Structure Among Rwandese Exiles in Nairobi
(2003)This project is an exploratory study on family changes resulting from the Rwandan crisis 1990-2000. It focuses on changes in the distribution of the role of the head of the family in order to discover new responsibilities ... -
Factors influencing the abuse of drugs in Kenyan secondary schools: : a case study of Mbeere district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study was carried out to investigate the factors influencing the use and abuse of drugs in Kenyan secondary schools in Mbeere district. Due to the nature of strikes and riots in the schools that may be attributed to ... -
A Study of the causes of drug abuse among students in selected secondary schools in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study focused on drug abuse among secondary school students in Kisumu Municipality. It sought to find out the reasons why students abuse drugs. The sample was drawn from 10 public secondary schools. 15 form four ... -
Responses to regional terrorism in Eastern Africa : a case study of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Uganda, 1991-2001
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study is on Regional Terrorism in Eastern Africa (East Africa and the Horn of Africa) It analyses the philosophical, political and religious roots of terrorist activities in the region and discusses the regional effects ... -
Political regimes, public opinion and diplomatic relations: a case study of Kenya and Uganda's bilateral relations (1986-2002)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Political regimes are the structural framework through which a country is governed and through which political processes are established. Political regimes influence how a country is governed. Political regimes formulate ... -
Mediating violent electoral conflict: a case study of Kenya, 2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)One of the major attribute of a democratic political system is holding of free and transparent elections periodically. Holding of elections is viewed as the most peaceful way of changing political leadership and the highest ... -
Vulnerability of the female youth to drug and substance abuse: a case study of Makindu Town, Makindu District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This is an exploratory study on the vulnerability of the youth to drugs and substance abuse. The concept of vulnerability helps to identify those members of a population who are likely to suffer long term disruptions of ... -
Factors affecting sustainability of free primary education in public schools in Central Division, Machakos District Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors affecting sustainability of PPE programme in Central Division, Machakos District. To achieve this, research questions on availability of physical facilities, teacher pupil ... -
Role of undemocratic leadership and governance in fuelling intra-state conflicts in Africa: The case study of Cameroon.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)This study explored the role of undemocratic leadership in fuelling intra-state conflict. In addition, the study illustrates tangible policy measures that will mitigate against undemocratic leadership and governance in ... -
Challenges of peace building in post-conflict societies: a case study of Rwanda 1994-2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This is a study of challenges of peace building in post conflict societies with special focus on post genocide Rwanda. In 1994 after a four year protracted civil war, the Rwandan society experienced one of the worst genocides ... -
Application of the Doctrine of Humanitarian Intervention Use or Abuse?-case Study of Usa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The study sought to examine the application of the doctrine of humanitarian intervention using the USA as a case study. The aim is to assess whether the doctrine of humanitarian intervention is being applied correctly to ... -
Analyzing disarmament in post conflict peacebuilding: Liberia 1996-2006
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Getting rid of the weapons with which violence is waged may prevent war. But not everyone world agree, not even the most ardent advocate of disarmament, but, as long as people have the capacity to resort to violence, war ... -
The role of culture in influencing women's negotiating position in peace processes. A case study of the Somali Peace Talks (2003-2004)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The rise in armed conflicts in Africa has had enormous effects on women rangmg from widespread sexual violence, displacement to widowhood. Not to mention the fact that women shoulder additional social responsibilities held ... -
Gender mainstreaming and conflict management in Africa: the case study of the Igad II Sudan peace process (1994-2006)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study aims at drawing attention to the need to incorporate gender mainstreaming in conflict management in order to increase the involvement of women in decision-making processes during conflict management and ... -
The study of noise and chronemics as aspects of nonverbal communication in class: a case study of form four class at Jamuhuri High School-Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The purpose of this research was to analyse the messages noise and chronemics communicate in classroom interaction. The study is divided into five chapters, each dealing with specific aims related to the study. Chapter ... -
Factors responsible for violent criminal offences: a study of Kamiti and Langata prisons
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study sought to explore factors responsible for violent criminal offences in Nairobi. This was prompted by the high levels of violent crimes in the country. Additionally, the social and economic implications of violent ... -
Counseling interventions for adolescent sexuality needs in selected secondary schools in Nairobi province
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Sexuality is a vital aspect of an adolescents life and hence adequate information should be given to teenagers to enable them negotiate this developmental phase with few or no hitches. In this study, sexuality needs for ... -
Effects of 2007 post election violence on the well being of children in Kenya: a case study of children in Kibera Slum nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study sought to understand the effects of 2007 Post Election Violence (PEV) on Children's socioeconomic wellbeing by focusing on children living in Nairobi's Kibera slum .Post election violence is a recent occurrence ...
