Browsing School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) by Title
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Community capacity development in universities : empowering communities through education management programmes in Strathmore University (a pilot study)
This research examined the issue of community capacity development in a university. The main way communities were empowered was through the education management programmes offered at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. ... -
Comparative analysis of intelligence oversight mechanisms in East African Community [EAC] states
(Strathmore University, 2020-12)National security intelligence agencies across East Africa have undergone many reforms from the period of decolonization, during and after the Cold War, the eras of state rebuilding in some of the post conflict states ... -
Coordination in multi agency response to international terrorism in Kenya: a comparison of Dusit d2 and Westgate terror attacks
(Strathmore University, 2020)Kenya has in the last decade been faced by a constant terror threat from al-Shabaab, ISIS and al Qaeda. This study sets out to assess responses to international terrorism in Kenya. It draws a comparison of the Dusit D2 and ... -
Creating a spiration of love in freedom for personal growth (Kenya)
(Dublin City University, 2006)My doctoral research presents my self-enquiry as an Irishwoman who has lived and worked in Ireland and Italy for over thirty five years. This context throws light on my life and practice in Kenya over the last nine years. ... -
A Critical analysis of the National intelligence community in the war on terrorism in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)There have been concerted efforts by the National intelligence community to fight terrorism in Kenya in the wake of rampant terrorist attacks. This study sets out to critically analyses the role of the intelligence community ... -
A Demand for excellence the general aspirations of the public on ethical excellence in advocates’ conduct in Kenya - a virtue ethics perspective
(Strathmore University, 2020)Complaints against advocates for unethical conduct are lodged by the public at the Disciplinary Tribunal under section 60 of the Advocates Act, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Kenya. The Disciplinary Tribunal is the body that ... -
Developing a web explicit research strategy theory in African universities : a cross-comparison of specific regional efforts through an analysis of research web-pages
(Academic and Business Research Institute, 2010-10)The research is an analysis of Web explicit research strategies of specific African universities. The sampling was purposive. The African continent was sub-divided into four distinct cardinal regions in order to get a ... -
Doing good for its own sake : recasting CSR in the light of Catholic Social Teaching
(2015-02)This paper argues that the view of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as advanced in management theory and practice is flawed due to its theoretical underpinnings in individualism, a position which upholds the primacy ... -
The Dynamics of private security provisioning in homeland security in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Using Robert Dahl’s Pluralism theory, this study responds to three questions; how does proliferation of private security entities and consequent relational dynamics affect homeland security provisioning in Kenya? What are ... -
Education and the problem of moral values: the case of Kenya
At the beginning of 2008, Kenya was rocked by a deadly wave of sectarian violence that was sparked off by a dispute over results of December 2007's general elections. During these weeks of anarchy , we saw people who had ... -
Education in virtues as goal of business ethics instruction
The moral development paradigm underlying a particular business ethics curriculum design plays a significant role in determining the goals of business ethics instruction. Concretely, the view of moral development advanced ... -
Effect of form four Students’ reading habits on academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub-County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2022)This study investigated the effect of form four students' reading habits on academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub-County, Kenya. Form four students in secondary schools in Kitui Central ... -
Effect of home education on reading motivation
(Strathmore University, 2019)The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect that home education has on reading motivation of its pupils aged 8-11. Home educated children within the sample space were drawn from three Nairobi regions of one ... -
The Effect of menstruation on academic performance of high school girls: a case study on human dignity in Migori County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Numerous studies have been conducted on menstrual hygiene the world over. However, Menstrual Hygiene Management is an insufficiently acknowledged problem especially in rural low-income countries, like Kenya, particularly ... -
Effect of sports on students’ enrolment in private universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Student enrolment is critical for any university’s survival. The last decade has seen a significant expansion in the higher education sector in Kenya, an expansion that for the last couple of years is now threatened by an ... -
Effective utilization of physical resources in relation to academic performance. a case study on Kimathi Primary School
(Strathmore University, 2008-04)The primary stage of education is the most important for every child since it is here that basic knowledge is given to the child and a firm foundation for an economically productive and fulfilling life are laid. For this ... -
The effectiveness of school management strategies in the provision of quality and holistic education in church sponsored schools : a case of Kahuro area of Murang'a County
(Strathmore University, 2013)The main purpose of this research was to find out the effectiveness of strategies employed by managers of the church sponsored schools in the provision of quality and holistic education in rural areas, specifically in ... -
The effectiveness of the coaching system at Strathmore university business school
(Strathmore University, 2020)This research explores whether and how an executive coaching program can be designed and carried out to infuse an ethical mindset in healthcare managers, and how such a program can be enhanced to have a greater positive ... -
Effects of out-of-school suspension on students’ behaviour in public secondary schools: a case of Kyuso Sub-County, Kitui County
(Strathmore University, 2022)The usage of out-of-school suspension has been employed by the school administration in order to address incidents of indiscipline as students’ lack of discipline continues to be a worry for the majority of educators, ... -
Effort & achievement of two decades of business ethics teaching and research in Africa with a special reference to Kenya
This paper makes an overview of the efforts and achievements gained in ethics research and teaching in the last two decades by different stakeholders. These include some philosophical inquiries regarding the existence of ...
