Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Grain Yields, Pests and Soil Nutrients in Sorghum-groundnut Cropping System in Western Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap and Abyei, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)South Sudan has recurrently experienced severe food shortage and is a net importer of food, mainly cereals from neighboring Uganda, Kenya and Sudan. The main problem is the cereal deficit. The average cereal yield is only ... -
Factors Influencing Health Insurance Uptake In Nyeri County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Out-of-pocket payments are an inefficient and inequitable system of health financing. It leads many people into poverty and poses a barrier to access to healthcare since it drives the poorer households quickly into poverty. ... -
Contribution of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) to Nutrition Security of Children 2-5 Years in Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Malnutrition is linked to over three quarter of morbidity cases among children less than five years globally. In Kenya, it remains a major health problem. Its prevalence among pre and school going children raise an alarm ... -
Trade Liberalization And Export Survival In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper explores the effect of trade liberalization on export survival using product level SITC-5 digit panel data from 1980 to 2018. This study focuses on agricultural sectors, manufacturing sectors and Economic ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption and Profitability of Returnable Plastic Crates as a Food Loss Reducing Technology Among Fresh Tomato Traders in Lagos State, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The tomato traders in Nigeria experience high levels of tomato postharvest losses, which could negatively affect their income and welfare. The Returnable Plastic Crates (RPCs) were introduced into the tomato industry in ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers’ Willingness to Adopt Mushroom Production for Livelihood Diversification in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Poverty is a critical problem in many parts of the world, especially in the developing countries. This has necessitated policy makers to have a keen interest in seeking ways of improving livelihoods and alleviating poverty. ... -
The Influence Of Job Satisfaction On Employee Performance In Kisumu County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Performance of the public sector in contrast to that of the private sector ind ithe ability to bridge that gap is an emerging trend in the business environment that has been effectuated by the evolution of employee ... -
Market Concentration, Risk-Taking And Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kenyan banking system has gone through several adjustments ranging from mergers, acquisitions and structural reforms with an aim to improve efficiency and profitability. To achieve all this changes, banks face risks ... -
Analysis of the Effects of Fertilizer Subsidies on Crop Diversification and Income and Their Implications for Diet Quality in the Upper West Region of Ghana By
(University of Nairobi, 2019)I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisors, Prof. Rose Nyikal and Prof. Chris Ackello-Ogutu, both of the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi for their professional guidance and ... -
Relationship Between Use Of Interest Bearing Debt And Financial Performance Of Listed Firms In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Company financial performance has emerged to be a key issue in addition to other goals firms exist to meet. This study aimed at studying the relationship between the use of interest bearing debt and financial performance ... -
Analyzing the Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures in Kenya and Its Impact on Development in Kenya
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Investigating The Management Of Construction Wastes In Nairobi County:
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research project delved into the management of wastes within the construction sites specifically targeting Nairobi County in Kenya. The aim was to investigate sustainable waste management practices in construction ... -
Pesticides Residues and Microbial Contamination of Tomatoes Produced and Consumed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tomato is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world. The main production in Kenya is by small scale farmers who may not comply with the prescribed pesticides practices. Similarly, the environment or ... -
The Impact of Organization Strategy on Facilities Management: A Case study of Postal corporation of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main drive of most if not all organizations or companies is to ensure viable comparative advantage among its competitors besides being considered effective amid the various demands and needs of the shareholders and ... -
The Influence Of Perceived Employee Welfare Programs On Employee Job Satisfaction At Kenya Railways Corporation
(UoN, 2019)This study examined the influence of perceived employee welfare programs on employee job satisfaction at Kenya Railways. The study had a target population of 1,214, being all the employees of Kenya Railways, MGR Operations. ... -
Socioeconomic Inequalities In Health Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: This study assessed the socioeconomic inequalities in in health among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and evaluated the role of social capital. Social capital has been considered as an essential ... -
Prohibition of Plastics in Kenya: Moving Towards a Constitutionally Compliant Governance Regime for Single-use Plastics
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The topic for this research is ‗‘Prohibition of Plastics in Kenya: Moving towards a Constitutionally Compliant Governance Regime for Single-Use Plastics‘‘. The work is divided into five chapters with the overall objective ... -
E-Procurement And Supply Chain Performance Of Public Hospitals In Kiambu County
(UoN, 2019)E-Procurement among public hospitals marked progress in many areas over the past decades. Procurement function is considered the most significant in organizational performance as well as supply chain performance. Procurement ... -
Maternal Health Service Program
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The overall purpose of the study was to evaluate how the free Maternal Health Services program affects health care utilization in kenya; a case of Mandera County. Cross sectional research study method was used focusing on ... -
Assessment of Sustainable Charcoal Production in Kenyan Drylands: a Case of Marigat Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Charcoal is an important source of cooking energy for many households in Kenya. However, overharvesting of trees and use of inefficient technologies contributes to unsustainable charcoal production. This problem is ...
