Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Roman Catholic Church Response to the Problem of Alcoholism in Siuna Village Kimilili Sub-county in Bungoma County
(2018)The study focused on the challenge of alcoholism in Siuna village and RCC’s response to it, in Kimilili Sub-county, Bungoma County. The study investigated the state of alcohol abuse in Siuna village and its effects on ... -
Factors Associated With Traditional Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Wildlife Conservation Among Local Communities in Enkusero Sampu Conservancy, Kajiado County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Globally, there is much attention on the inclusion of traditional knowledge and practices in wildlife conservation to foster peaceful co-existence between human and wildlife species. Local communities’ traditional knowledge ... -
Coping With The Denial Of Sexual Rights For Prisoners In Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study set out to examine how the inmates in Kamiti Maximum prison cope with the denial of their sexual rights. The study was guided by the following objectives specific to describe how inmates deal with sexual feelings ... -
The Impact of Inter-communal Violent Conflicts on Kenya’s National Security: the Case of Baragoi Sub County (2007-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the impact of the inter-communal violent conflicts on Kenya’s national security in Baragoi Sub County. The study sought to answer the following questions. To what extent does community conflicts ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices Adopted by Machakos County Government for Service Delivery
(university of nairobi, 2018)Change has become inevitable in today’s life for individual and institutions making it both pervasive and persistent. Therefore, the success of most institutions will depend on how well the change management process is ... -
Effects Of Microcredit Finances On Women Empowerment In Mwingi North Sub County, Kitui County
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Determinants of Satisfaction With Training and Development of a Tool to Monitor Teaching and Learning at Kenya Medical Training College
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Student satisfaction is an important means of assessing the institution’s capacity in meeting the students’ learning needs. The degree of student’s satisfaction with their educational experience is an important dimension ... -
The Prevalence Of Infection, Microbiologic Profile And Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern Of Burn Wounds As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Burn injuries are one of the most common and devastating causes of trauma, more so in developing countries. A majority of mortalities from burn injuries is due to sepsis. Infection causing microorganisms in any burn ... -
Short-Term Load Forecasting Using A Hybrid Of Genetic Algorithm (Ga) And Particle Swarm Optimization (Pso) For An Optimized Neural Network
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Short-term load forecasting (STLF) has emerged as one of the most important fields of study for power system operation for system efficiency and reliability. It plays a significant role in load flow analysis, contingency ... -
Dynamics Of Social Reintegration Of Women After Obstetric Fistula Repair In Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Obstetric fistula refers to an injury to a woman’s pelvic tissue caused by obstructed, prolonged and unrelieved labour which can last up to several days. It is characterized by the presence of a hole between the vagina and ... -
Development Of A Protocol For Evaluating Sand Dam Water Quality And Potability In Semi-Arid Areas: A Case Study Of Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Sand dams have been recommended in many places as a feasible technology for the ASAL areas due to their ability to store water with minimal evaporation, recharge underground water and raise water table, among others. In ... -
Capacity Management and Service Quality in Petroleum Filling Outlets in Nairobi
(2018)The study sought to establish capacity management used by petroleum filling outlets (quick shop, car wash, restaurant, service bay) in Nairobi County. The study targeted the petroleum filling outlets based on 6 major roads ... -
Information Technology Integration and Performance of Motor Vehicle Supply Chains in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the link amid information technology integration in supply chains and performance of automotive companies in Kenya. The specific research objectives entailed: To investigate the ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Trainees Participation Rates In Public Technical, Vocational Education And Training Institutes In Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to investigate institutional factors influencing participation rates of trainees in public technical, vocational education and training in Makueni County. The study was stimulated by the large numbers of ... -
Impact Of Free Primary Education On Pupil’S Academic Performance In Public Day Primary Schools In Bungoma Central Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study was to investigate the impact of free primary education on pupils’ academic performance in public day primary schools in Bungoma Central Sub County; Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives, ... -
Neue Medien Im Nigerianischen Daf-unterricht Zur Optimierung Der Hörverstehensfertigkeit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Listening comprehension plays a major role in understanding content in a foreign language setting. However, the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 results of the third year students of German as a foreign language at the University ... -
Determinants of Adherence to Anti-hypertension Therapy, a Descriptive Study in Patients at Kerugoya Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: About 1.56billion persons in the world will be suffering from hypertension by year 2025. Hypertension is not curable but is controlled by use of anti-hypertension drugs and other lifestyle modifications. This ... -
Effect Of Procurement Reforms On Expenditure Management In Public Secondary Schools Of Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Public procurement is central to expenditure management and good governance. Prior to the formulation of necessary laws and policies, public procurement was conducted under unclear legal frameworks, which failed to control ... -
The Effect of Top Management Team Characteristics and Organizational Learning on the Strategic Choices of Accredited Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizational performance is critical for both empirical and conceptual research in strategy. Strategic choice serves as a major connection between the organization and the environment in which it operates and involves ... -
Landeskundevermittlung Am Beispiel Eines Vergleichs Der „Lost Counties“ In Uganda Und Der Berliner Mauer
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Considering that Teachers of the subject German as a foreign language in secondary schools in Uganda do not put much emphasis on the teaching of cultural studies in the classroom, many learners of this subject find it very ...
