Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Role of Military Diplomacy in Restoring Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa: a Case of Amisom in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite relative consensus on the efficacy of military diplomacy for peace and security, it remains unknown its relative contribution to shortening cycles of civil war and violent conflict and lengthening or prolonging ... -
The Role of Politicized Ethnicity on Conflict in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya, 1992-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Efforts to promote inclusive governance in Africa and Kenya in particular remain a mirage despite more than two decades of restructuring. This is partly due to the failure by political leaders to de-ethnicize politics, a ... -
Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Among Internet Service Providers in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Continuous improvement is a quality philosophy which infers that improvements on processes, services and products are always possible and organizations should continuously reevaluate them, initiate and implement improvements ... -
Synthesis And Antiglycemic Activity Of In Silico Designed Analogues Of Allylpropyldisulphide
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Diabetes is a major global health challenge. The disease has a high prevalence mainly due to change in lifestyle associated with improved economic growth. Sulfonylurea monotherapy, sulfonylurea-biguanide combination ... -
The Impact of Innovative Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property on Firm Growth: a Case Study of Safaricom Plc Firm in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Innovative entrepreneurship and intellectual property have been separately lauded as being integral part of firm growth system. This study therefore intended to establish the impact these variables have on firm growth. ... -
Laser Raman Microspectrometric Assessment Of Uranium Forensics Signature In Aerosols Over A Model Nuclear Atmosphere
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Nuclear forensics relies on environmental sampling to detect undeclared nuclear activities. In the nuclear fuel cycle, mining and processing of uranium is accompanied by immobilization and translocation of uranium to the ... -
Occurrence and Risk Factors Associated With Foot and Mouth Disease in Smallholder Dairy Farms of Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly transmissible viral infection of cloven-hoofed animals caused by an Aphthovirus of the family Picornaviridae. In Kenya, the disease is endemic with outbreaks typically occurring ... -
Empirical Analysis Of Seasonal Rainfall Variability And Its Associated Effects On Major Food Crop Yields In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Droughts are common in the lowland areas in the east of Rwanda while floods are frequently observed in the high grounds to the west and north of the country, which may lead to severe negative effects on agriculture during ... -
The Contribution Of Agency Banking To The Growth Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Study Of Igembe North Sub County - Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT With the growth of agency banking as one of the smallest units of financial institutions to disseminate services to the customers, there have been issues as well as challenges associated with their optimisation ... -
Cross-sectional Genetic Analysis of Plasmodium Falciparum Rh5 Interacting Protein (Pfripr) and Cysteine-rich Protective Antigen (Cyrpa) Genes in Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The discovery of antibodies against the Reticulocyte binding-protein homologue (Rh) 5 interacting protein (Ripr) and Cysteine-rich protective antigen (CyRPA), which are crucial in the invasion process across all parasite ... -
Geochemical Evaluation Of The Hydrocarbon Potential Of Source Rocks In The Anza Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Geochemical analysis of source rocks is a method used to estimate and understand the formation of hydrocarbons (if any) in the rock samples. Over time, technology applied has improved and it is now possible to quantitatively ... -
Socio-Economic Impacts Of Military Camps On Host Communities: A Case Of Moi Air Base Eastleigh, 1964-2008
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This project focused on the socio-economic impact of Moi Air Base to the local communities. The study sought to assess three hypotheses, first that Eastleigh Air Base was established due to its centrality in Kenya’s capital; ... -
A Critical Analysis of Master of Education Degree Programme in the Department of Educational Foundations in Selected Public Universities in Kenya From 1993 to 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to investigate the growth and development of Masters Degree programmes in Departments of Educational Foundations in selected Kenyan public universities in from 1993 to 2014. The study had three research ... -
Competing Multiple Accountability Mechanisms and Public Administrators’ Responses in the Health Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The concept of accountability in the public sector is complex and has generated debate in the history of public administration. This study focused on accountability of public administrators under normal conditions and ... -
Stability of Dividends Payout and Share Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The consequence of dividends payout on share return is an enticing topic in finance. It is in this spectrum that the study examines the possible effects of stability of dividends payout on the share return for organizations ... -
Determination Of The Amino Acid Composition Of Gelatin Extracted From Marine Fish Scales And Polymer Blends Characterization.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Whereas marine fish processing in Kenya is on one hand an important contributor to Kenya’s food production and economy, it is on the other hand a source of bio waste disposed to the environment. Most of the by products, ... -
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Communication Channels Used to Create Awareness About Plant Clinics: Case of Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Plant clinics were modeled to bridge the gaps in access to extension services besides providing real-time plant health diagnostic services to farmers in timely and appropriate ways. However, studies show that awareness ... -
Arduino Based Programable Lead Acid Battery Monitoring System For Automobiles
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The most prevalent battery used for cranking the car engine is the lead acid battery. With each engine cranking event, during which time the alternator halts recharging the battery, there is an associated voltage loss in ... -
Impact Of Habitual Betting Enterprise On Christian Youth In The Light Of Jesus’ Liberating Pedagogy: A Case Of Soweto Village, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study is on the impact of the habitual betting enterprise among Christian youth in the light of Jesus’ liberating pedagogy in Soweto Village in Nairobi County, Kenya. The main goal is to investigate the impact of ... -
Assessing the Efficacy of Public Participation in Climate Change Adaptation Projects: the Case of Lake Turkana Fish Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Public participation is a core value of democracy and a principle of national governance in Kenya. Raising and maintaining the awareness of the public on matters of climate change is also a tool that can be deployed ...
