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Language practices in primary schools [in Nairobi] : the teachers' perspectives
2010
ABSTRACT Otieno, Suzanne Adhiambo. LANGUAGE PRACTICES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI: THE TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES. A Pro Gradu Thesis in Special Education, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Educational Sciences, 2010. 84 pages. Unpublished Literacy is facilitated by the readiness to comprehend fluently written language and this requires accurate and fluent basic reading skills, good mastery of the language to be read and a lot of practice in reading the particular language. Basic reading skills involve the ability to pronounce written words accurately and this requires appropriate teaching instructions in a language most familiar to the pupils. Research has found that learning to read in…
The usage of social media among young adults living in Nairobi, Kenya : only entertainment or contributions to societal change?
2015
Social media usage has been found to have increased all over the world, also in the so-called developing countries. Although the percentages are still rather low, it can be argued that the use of social media is becoming increasingly important also in African countries. Kenya has been found to be one of the leading countries regarding social media usage in East Africa. Although research on social media has been conducted, for instance, on the use of social media in protest movements and in the areas of users’ motivation, less emphasis has been placed on their developmental aspects. Thus, to gain a deeper understanding of the usage of social media in the so-called developing countries, this …
From streets to slavery? : vulnerability, resilience and the risk of human trafficking among street children in Nairobi, Kenya
2017
Ihmiskauppa on aihe, jota on viime vuosien aikana tutkittu kasvavissa määrin. Myös katulapsia on tutkimuksissa tutkittu globaalisti paljon. Niissä on etenkin keskitytty katulasten elämään kaduilla, sekä erilaisiin tapoihin millä näitä lapsia voitaisiin auttaa. Näiden kahden ilmiön, ihmiskaupan ja katulasten tutkiminen yhdessä on jäänyt kuitenkin todella vähälle. Keniassa näiden välistä suhdetta ei tutkijan tietämyksen mukaan ole tutkittu ollenkaan. Tämä tutkimus pyrkiikin selvittämään katulasten ja ihmiskaupan välistä suhdetta; ovatko katulapset Nairobissa haavoittuvaisia ihmiskaupalle ja ovatko ihmiskauppa ja katulapset jo linkittyneitä toisiinsa. Tämän lisäksi tutkimus pyrkii selvittämään…
Empowering credit - more than just money : the socio-economic impact of micro-finance on women in Nairobi, Kenya
2003
Case study of the Kibera slum project
2011
The aim of this study is to explore social resilience and civic entrepreneurship in self-help organizations. The purpose is to find out how social resilience can be built through entrepreneurial activities. The issue is explored in a self-help organization in the Kibera slum. The intention is to contribute on the discussion on the best practises of self-help organization and the key elements behind their success or failure in developing countries. The thesis is divided into two main parts: the first one presents the key terms and a literary review on the concepts of social resilience and civic entrepreneurship. The second part is a case study on the cooperation of two non-governmental organ…