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The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
The Short and Long Run Philips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)The topic of the study was; The Short and Long Run Phillips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya. This paper determined the Phillips curve in Kenya both in the short term and long-run. The non- accelerating inflation ... -
The School Based Factors that Impact Inclusion of Learners with Physical Disabilities in Public Primary Schools in Kuria East Sub- County of Migori County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school based factors that impact inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in public primary schools in Kuria East Sub County, Kenya. This had been dictated by ... -
Teachers’ Readiness in Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Public Primary Schools in Gatanga Sub - County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a critical factor in ensuring improved quality education. Despite the many benefits that are known to be brought by integrating ICT in teaching and learning, ... -
Teachers’ Information Communication Technology Competence in Classroom Instruction in Day Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Kenya started taking the path to ICT policies in the 2000s; educators should be on the forefront to implement the curriculum in schools and other learning institutions whose competence and attitudes on ICT influence learners‟ ... -
Strategies Teachers Use in Implementing Integrated English Curriculum to Improve Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The performance in English in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kisii South sub-county has remained dismal. Studies have emphasized the use of learner centered strategies of teaching in order to improve the performance ... -
Small Scale Wood Carving Enterprises and their Contribution to Rural Livelihoods in Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-01)At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Performance of Registered Transport Savings and Credit Corporation in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)Corporate governance is of great importance for financial performance. In Africa, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have been growing as a strong tool to meet financial needs. This is because, ... -
Relationship between Staff Responsiveness and Self-Perception of Juvenile Delinquents in Public Rehabilitation Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)One of the measures the Kenya government has taken to rehabilitate and reintegrate child offenders who end up in the juvenile justice system back into the society is to establish rehabilitation schools. These include two ... -
Muundo na Uamilifu wa Kielezi katika Kishazi cha Kiswahili
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)This research endevoured to analyse the structure and functions of the adverb in the Kiswahili clause. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It is an important part of speech because ... -
Managing Crime through Streets Lighting Strategy, A Case Study of Shauri Moyo Estate Streets’ in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The enhancement of both physical and environmental security within a given area through the use of street lighting strategy is meant to promote a sense of safety and security in the people using such streets at night. This ... -
International NGO’S and Organizations in Slum Upgrading in Kibera Area, Nairobi County 1963-2003
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The study focused on International NGO’s (UNHABITAT) in Kibera from the years 1963- 2003 linking them to housing infrastructure. Housing infrastructure encompasses water and waste drainage systems, sanitation services and ... -
Implications of Psycho-Social Media Networking on Adolescents Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Nakuru East Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Most studies in Social media indicate that about 52% of the world’s population, including school going ones has been found to be frequent users of the social media networking. Despite this understanding few studies have ... -
Implications arising from judicial resolution of Presidential election disputes in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-12)In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the filing of presidential electoral disputes for purposes of resolution by the courts. This trend which can be observed globally has placed courts at the centre ...
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The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
The Short and Long Run Philips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)The topic of the study was; The Short and Long Run Phillips Curve with the Lucas Critique in Kenya. This paper determined the Phillips curve in Kenya both in the short term and long-run. The non- accelerating inflation ... -
The School Based Factors that Impact Inclusion of Learners with Physical Disabilities in Public Primary Schools in Kuria East Sub- County of Migori County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school based factors that impact inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in public primary schools in Kuria East Sub County, Kenya. This had been dictated by ... -
Teachers’ Readiness in Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Public Primary Schools in Gatanga Sub - County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a critical factor in ensuring improved quality education. Despite the many benefits that are known to be brought by integrating ICT in teaching and learning, ... -
Teachers’ Information Communication Technology Competence in Classroom Instruction in Day Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Kenya started taking the path to ICT policies in the 2000s; educators should be on the forefront to implement the curriculum in schools and other learning institutions whose competence and attitudes on ICT influence learners‟ ... -
Strategies Teachers Use in Implementing Integrated English Curriculum to Improve Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The performance in English in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kisii South sub-county has remained dismal. Studies have emphasized the use of learner centered strategies of teaching in order to improve the performance ... -
Small Scale Wood Carving Enterprises and their Contribution to Rural Livelihoods in Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-01)At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Performance of Registered Transport Savings and Credit Corporation in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)Corporate governance is of great importance for financial performance. In Africa, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have been growing as a strong tool to meet financial needs. This is because, ... -
Relationship between Staff Responsiveness and Self-Perception of Juvenile Delinquents in Public Rehabilitation Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)One of the measures the Kenya government has taken to rehabilitate and reintegrate child offenders who end up in the juvenile justice system back into the society is to establish rehabilitation schools. These include two ... -
Muundo na Uamilifu wa Kielezi katika Kishazi cha Kiswahili
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)This research endevoured to analyse the structure and functions of the adverb in the Kiswahili clause. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It is an important part of speech because ... -
Managing Crime through Streets Lighting Strategy, A Case Study of Shauri Moyo Estate Streets’ in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The enhancement of both physical and environmental security within a given area through the use of street lighting strategy is meant to promote a sense of safety and security in the people using such streets at night. This ... -
International NGO’S and Organizations in Slum Upgrading in Kibera Area, Nairobi County 1963-2003
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The study focused on International NGO’s (UNHABITAT) in Kibera from the years 1963- 2003 linking them to housing infrastructure. Housing infrastructure encompasses water and waste drainage systems, sanitation services and ... -
Implications of Psycho-Social Media Networking on Adolescents Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Nakuru East Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Most studies in Social media indicate that about 52% of the world’s population, including school going ones has been found to be frequent users of the social media networking. Despite this understanding few studies have ... -
Implications arising from judicial resolution of Presidential election disputes in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-12)In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the filing of presidential electoral disputes for purposes of resolution by the courts. This trend which can be observed globally has placed courts at the centre ... -
Enhancing National Security by Strengthening the Immigration System: The Case of Terrorism in kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-05)In Kenya, various departments are established constitutionally or through legislation to carry out prescribed functions to pursue or enhance national security interests. One of the key legislations is the Kenya Citizenship ... -
Regional Trade and Economic Growth of East Africa Community States
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)In light of the regional integration efforts, this study sought to find out the impact of regional trade integration on economic growth of East Africa Community. One of the provisions to increase the EAC intra-trade is ... -
Parents’ Role in Children’s Learning: A Case of Secondary Schools in Tarime District, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to identify the role played by parents in child’s academic performance in Tarime District, Tanzania. The researcher intended to find out major problems that children face while in school which ... -
Microfinance Institutions’ Social Intermediation and Micro and Small Enterprises Survival in Thika Town
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)The continuous rapid growth of microfinance institutions in Kenya seems not to offer enough solution to the micro and small enterprises survival challenges. More than a one-third of MSEs start-ups collapse within the first ... -
Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Transition from Primary to Secondary Education in Mwingi Central District, Kitui County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The central problem of this study was to trace the influence of socio-economic factors on transition from primary to secondary school level in Mwingi central Sub County; Kitui County. The transition rate to secondary school ...
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