Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Pentanomial lattice models in option pricing
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Options are derivatives which is an agreement linking two persons or more of vested Interest whose worth is based on an agreed-upon underlying nancial asset. An agreement De nes the buyer the right, but not the commitment, ... -
Assessment Of Dissolved Ions And Microbial Coliforms In Water From Selected Sites Of The Upper Athi River Subcatchment Area, Kenya.
(UoN, 2019)The Upper Athi River sub-catchment area has experienced exponential growth of human population since the turn of the century. This has led to establishment of satellite towns such as Ngong, Kiserian, Ongata Rongai, ... -
Effectiveness of Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Manufacturing Industries a Case Study of Nairobi Bottlers Limited
(university of nairobi, 2019)Manufacturing industries contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and are vulnerable to its effects. The industries are responsible for some 35% of global electricity use, 20% of CO2 emissions, and 25% of primary resource ... -
Main Armed Conflict and Peace Studies From Idps To Refugees And Back To Idps - The Dynamics Of Post Election Violence Victims In Kenya: A Case Of Busia County, 2007-2015
(UON, 2019)This study set out to assess the changing nature of displaced persons in Kenya. The main objective was to explore the nature of displaced persons and the coping mechanisms during the different stages of displacement. The ... -
Assessment of Anthropogenic Activities and Their Impact on Ngong Hills Forest, Kajiado County: a Remote Sensing Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Monitoring of the forest ecosystem is mandatory in detecting any changes in the ecosystem. Human beings are dependent on forests for various livelihood needs and thus the development and conservation of forests around the ... -
Factors Influencing Management of Feeding Programme in Public Early Childhood Education Centres a Case of Nyeri County, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to assess the factors influencing the management of feeding programme in public ECDE centres in Nyeri County, Kenya. The objectives of this study included: to establish how community participation ... -
Influence of Governance and Regulatory Instruments in Promoting Food Security Within Nairobi Metropolitan Region: a Case of the Peri-urban Zone of Machakos.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya’s economy is currently represented by Agriculture at 24% of the GDP. In the country, there are different types of agricultural activities engaged by more than 5 million smallholders. The compounded average growth ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investments on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study attempts investigates the effect of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) on economic growth in Kenya. International Monetary Fund (1977) defines FDI as investment that is made to acquire a lasting interest in ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Profitability of Manufacturing Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)For the companies to grow the decisions of the capital structure are very are critical in any business enterprise because they influence the companie’s value. Capital structure or financing decision forms critical decision ... -
Distributed Denial of Sevice Mitigation in Software Defined Networking
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Records Management Practices in the Administration of Public Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-12)Records management is the gist of an organization because it is through records that an institution can provide documentation of activities and plans. Records provide valuable information for critical decision making within ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Waste Management Systems for Tea Factory in Kenya: a Case Study of Maramba Tea Factory in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Government of Kenya and the world has put emphasis on the need to invest in waste management systems. Much of the emphasis has been on Municipal and residential wastes management. However, agro industries (which includes ... -
Assessing The Opportunities And Challenges In The Utilization Of Drought Early Warning Information As An Adaptation Strategy To Climate Change By County Governments In Kenya: A Case Study Of Isiolo County Government
(UoN, 2019)Kenya is among the countries in the developing world which is frequently impacted by droughts and other climate hazards. Whereas these hazards can be prevented or mitigated, in most cases the magnitude of their impacts ... -
Institutional-Based Factors Influencing Provision Of Quality Education To Undergraduate Students In Somali National University, Somalia
(UoN, 2019)This study sought to investigate institutional-based factors influencing the provision of quality education to undergraduate students in Somali National University, Somalia. The objectives of the study were to determine ... -
Climate Responsive Institutional Buildings In Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)A history of higher education shows that universities and colleges have been at the frontage of making as well as deconstructing theories and paradigms. They have commanded social change as a result of scientific breakthroughs ... -
Performance Of Bean Genotypes Under Disease Pressure In Different Environments And Planting Dates In Western Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The common dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), plays an important dietary role as the second most important source of human dietary protein and the third most important source of calories of all agricultural commodities ... -
Assessing The Impact Of Tsetse Fly On Livestock Productivity Using Geospatial Technologies, Case Study; Kubo South Location, Kwale County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Livestock production plays an important role as subsistence, for draught power and as an income earner. According to KENTTEC 2017 report, the agricultural sector in Kenya contributes 24% of the country’s Gross Domestic ... -
Resettlement Of Internally Displaced Persons In Kenya: A Case Of Rongai, Nakuru County 2008 – 2016.
(UoN, 2019)The end of 20th century witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of intractable civil wars leading to massive displacement of persons. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in camps lack access to adequate shelter, food, ... -
Application Of Project Design Tools ,managers’ Competencies And Performance Of Community Based Projects In Bungoma County,kenya
(UoN, 2019)Project design is an early phase of a project where its key features, structure, criteria for success, and major deliverables are all planned out. The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of selected ... -
Design-Led Innovation For Improved Paint Manufacturing : A Case Study Of Companies In Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)Companies are obligated to reconsider their business approach and transform their capabilities as they adjust to the impacts of deregulation, globalization and the knowledge economy. There is an everlasting necessity for ...
