Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Teaching Methods on Pupils’ Performance in English Language Subject at Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Non-formal Schools in Korogocho, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of teaching methods on pupils’ performance in English language subject at KCPE in NFPSs in Korogocho, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The objectives were to establish the ... -
Factors Influencing the Integration of Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools: a Case of Matungulu Sub County, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In the present world, the use of information technology is inevitable in all sectors of development. All levels of teaching institutions have no option but to fit in the wave of using IT in their daily activities. The ... -
An Investigation Into Ethics Management Amongst Contractors In Kenya – A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(UoN, 2019)The construction industry continues to grow in terms of financial expenditure and in spurring economic development in the country; thus its importance cannot be overlooked. With this vibrancy, there are, however incessant ... -
Screening of Kenyan Soybean Cultivars for Resistance to Different Races of Phakopsora Pachyrhizi (Soybean Rust) and Determination of Molecular Basis for Rust Resistance
(university of nairobi, 2019)Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill.) is a highly nutritious plant which plays an important role in the world’s economy, however soybean rust disease caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi, is a major challange to the ... -
Assessment of the Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Droughts in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Drought in Kenya is ranked among the top and most expensive natural disaster to deal with due to its creeping phenomena. The frequency and intensity of droughts in the country have been increasing in recent years leading ... -
On Ricci Solitons as Quasi-einstein Metrics
(university of nairobi, 2019)This thesis is the key to good understanding of di erential geometry with para- Kenmotsu and Lorentzian Para- Sasakian structure and it is organized as follows. In chapter one, the preliminaries and de nitions are ... -
Simulating Impacts of Climate Change on Sorghum Production in the Semi-arid Environment of Katumani in Machakos County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Reduced agricultural production and food security continues to be pressing problems for the larger part of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as well as semi-arid Eastern Kenya. The main objective of this ... -
Occurrence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - Corona Virus in Ranched Camels in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is a zoonotic disease caused by Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The infection gained prominence following the death of an infected patient with lower respiratory tract involvement in mid-2012; and ... -
Market Performance and Risk of Spread of Foot and Mouth Disease Through Cattle Marketing Activities in Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)There was a surge in the number of foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in western Kenya between the years 2014 and 2016. Cattle markets are believed to play a major role in the maintenance and spread of FMD virus within ... -
Pentanomial Lattice Models in Option Pricing
(Pentanomial Lattice Models in Option Pricing, 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, ... -
Multiple Disease Resistance and Agronomic Performance of Inter-racial Beans Developed Through Marker-assisted Gamete Selection
(university of nairobi, 2019)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop and the main source of dietary protein for urban and rural populations in Eastern and Central Africa. However, its productivity in this region is among ... -
Predicting Maize (Zea Mays) Yields in Eastern Province of Rwanda Using Aquacrop Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rwanda is affected by prolonged droughts leading to reduction in crop production and livestock production with severe food insecurity. Rain fed agriculture in Rwanda is affected by drought and variation in seasonal rainfall ... -
Evaluation of Grass Ecotypes for Potential Use in Reseeding of Pastoral Fields in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Cenchrus ciliaris L. (African foxtail grass) and Eragrostis superba Peyr. (Maasai lovegrass) grass species that are native to the rangelands have been promoted for rehabilitation of degraded areas and improve forage ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Assessing Functions of Bypass Roads in Cities and Towns- a Case Study of Eastern Bypass in the City of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Functions of bypasses and their impacts have been assessed in various studies worldwide. These roads are key in addressing traffic congestion, environmental pollution, road accidents and economic growth in cities and ... -
Assessment of Stone Crushing Characteristics and Optimum Dynamical and Structural Design Parameters of a Stone Crusher for Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya and other developing countries, crushing of stones into aggregates using manual means is common. The activity is carried out by men, women and children along riverbeds, roadsides, homesteads and near towns. ... -
Development of a Food Supplement for Diabetes Type II Management With Enhanced Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties From Selected Local Foods
(university of nairobi, 2019)Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases that is growing in the world with a high prevalence and shocking rate particularly in countries with low and middle income. The disease is directly associated with nutrition and the ... -
Creation of a Web-based Database Application for Management of Compulsory Land Acquisition.case Study -a Section of the Nairobi -nakuru Highway (Uplands to Kimende)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Compulsory acquisition is power of the State to deprive or acquire any title or other interest in land for a public purpose subject to prompt payment of compensation (Land Act,2012).This project explored how geospatial ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of the Partial Replacement of Caridina Nilotica (P. Roux, 1833) With Spirulina, Arthrospira Platensis, (Gomont, 1892) on Water Quality Parameters and Growth Performance of Cultured Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758).
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tilapia is considered the best species for aquaculture production in Kenya and the world because it grows faster, has high tolerance to different environmental conditions and is easy to breed. However, tilapia culture faces ... -
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Coronavirus Infection in Olive Baboons (Papio Anubis), Bats and Rodents in Laikipia County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: In the last few years, members of the subfamily coronavirinae of the family coronaviridae have been involved in human and animal epidemics causing high morbidity and mortality rates. The Severe Acute Respiratory ...
