Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Investigating The Potential For Industrial Development In Juja Town, Kiambu County
(UoN, 2018)The study finds its foundation from the fact that industrial activities are referenced to having a role in development and economic growth. Nations have strongly related the activities to transport corridors and argued ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Projects By Community Based Organizations In Migory County
(UoN, 2018)This study sought to investigate factors influencing implementation of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) projects by community based organizations in Migori County. The study was informed by the objectives; to ... -
Kenya’s Bilateral Investment Treaties Rethinking the Vaguely Drafted Substantive Provisions
(university of nairobi, 2019)This study examines the language of the substantive provisions of the BITs in force in Kenya and argues that they are vaguely drafted with language that is broad and highly generalised. Specifically, the study looks at ... -
Molecular Characterization Of Peste Des Petits Ruminants In Camels, Sheep And Goats In Northern Kenya
(UON, 2018)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a novel virus within the genus Morbillivirus and in the family Paramyxoviridae that has been reported in Sub-saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Middle Eastern countries and India. ... -
Influence of Information Literacy on Utilization of Electronic Resources by Bachelor of Education Teacher Trainees, University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Utilization of electronic resources is a reading culture that benefits bachelor of education teacher trainees by directly exposing them to up-to-date and diverse subject content in motivating multimedia presentations. ... -
An Evaluation of the Transmission of International Wheat Prices Into Kenya’s Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The prices of most food commodities in the international market have increased in the recent past. Thus, there is need to understand, the extent to which the increase in food prices is transmitted to the domestic market ... -
Countering Terrorism Through Youth Deradicalisation in Africa Case Study of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Kenya currently finds itself on the frontline fighting youth radicalization. Over the past 29 years Kenya has faced this challenge which includes horrendous terrorist attacks at Garissa and West Gate Mall among others. ... -
Glycemic Indices of Foods in Association With Diabetes Among Rural Women of Kenya- Case of Amagoro in Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition in which a person’s sugar level rises above the normal. This disease has become quite prevalent worldwide. In the year 2018, more than 500 million people were suffering ... -
Observing Human Rights and Peace Support Operations in Africa: the Case of African Union Mission (Amisom) in Somalia.
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study looked at the observance of human rights and peace support operations in Africa, a case study of AMISOM in Somalia. The study acknowledges that there are challenges that are faced when trying to observe human ... -
Determination of Bisphenol a Bpa in Thermal Papers, Selected Soil Samples and the Effect of Temperature and Humidity on Its Concentration
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) is associated with various health complications globally. Whereas various research have been conducted in Asia, North America and Europe, limited work has been conducted inAfrica on BPA . The ... -
Isolation and Screening of Actinomycetes From Volcanic Soils of Menengai Crater in Kenya for Antibiotic Activity Using Culture and Genomic Techniques
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Diseases are the most dangerous enemy of man despite the many strides made in medicine today. The growing list of antibiotic resistant human pathogens in recent years has made the search for new, safe antibiotics a top ... -
Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies the Impact of Terrorism on International Relations a Case Study of Al-shabaab in East Africa Presented
(university of nairobi, 2018)This research looks at the impact of international terrorism on international relations. It focuses on the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization in Somalia and its impact on the international relations of African states, ... -
Characterization of Sb2s3 Based Extremely Thin Absorber Solar Cells Employing Tio2- nb Compact Layer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An extremely thin absorber (ETA) solar cell of the type FTO/TiO2/Sb2S3/P3HT/Ag has been studied by theoretical method using software simulation as well as by experimental method with an inclusion of a porous layer of TiO2. ... -
Employee Compensation, Motivation, Perceived Equity, Supervisor Support and Performance of Academic Staff in Kenyan Chartered Public Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)“Compensation is essential to the functioning of employee-employer relationship and is close to the heart of both the employer and the employee. Perceived unfairness in compensation can be harmful to employees and the ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Water Infrastructure Projects: a Case of Lapsset Authority, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Governments, NGOs, local and international organizations from all over the globe have implemented water projects to encourage safe rural water supply and sanitation in the past few years. The purpose of this study is to ... -
Determinants of Farm-households’ Participation in Motorcycle Business for Livelihood Diversification in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Determinants of Farm-households’ Participation in Motorcycle Business for Livelihood Diversification in Bungoma County, Kenya, 2019)Farm-households in rural areas of developing countries are perpetually trapped in poverty due to low returns, delayed payments or failed markets. Diversification into non-farm livelihood activities is seen as one of the ... -
Screening of Farmer-preferred Cassava Cultivars for Resistance to Cassava Brown Streak Virus Disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is one of the seven major constraints threatening food security worldwide. The challenge in managing the disease is lack of an effective and sustainable method of mitigating CBSD with ... -
Factors Influencing Committee Members’ Compliance With Procurement Regulations in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub-county, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study aimed at investigating the various aspects which influence the procurement committee members’ compliance with procurement regulations in public secondary schools in Nyamira North Sub-County. The study was guided ... -
Assessment of Equity in Property Taxation in Nairobi City- Case Study of Residential Properties in Buruburu, Kilimani and Riruta
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research examines equity in local government property taxation in Kenya with Nairobi City as the case study area. Urban areas in Kenya are growing both in population and in physical extent. This rapid urbanisation ... -
A Framework for Adopting Green It in Telecommunication Companies- a Case Study of Major Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Green IT adoption is the effort in an organization to tackle the current ecological challenges facing the universe. The goal of this paper is to propose a framework to assist organizations’ and practitioners in the adoption ...
