Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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On-street termini operations of public service vehicles and their relationship to transport performance in Nairobi CBD
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A well performing transportation system is both efficient and effective and is a pre-requisite to economic growth, environmental sustainability and social growth among other things. As such, achieving transport efficiency ... -
The Effect of Marketing Mix Practices, Consumer Demographics and Attitudes on Usage of Credit Cards by Customers of Commercial Banks in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-06)The general objective of this study was to determine the influence of marketing mix practices, consumer demographics and attitudes on credit card usage of commercial bank customers in Nairobi, Kenya. The study had four ... -
Characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties in the HAZ of en24 steel after post weld heat treatment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)EN24 steel is widely used to fabricate components for power transmission in industry due to its high strength to weight ratio. The hardness of this steel in tempered (T) condition, EN24T, is between 265 HV10 and 320HV10 ... -
Factors influencing women’s participation in community development projects in Zimbabwe: a case of Zvishavane women’s project in Midlands province
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing women’s involvement in community development programs in Zimbabwe with regard to Zvishavane Women’s project in Midlands Province in Zimbabwe. The objective ... -
Influence of learner support services on learners’ retention in bachelor of education students by open, distance and electronic learning in Kisii campus, Mount Kenya University
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study examined the influence of learner support services on learners’ retention in bachelor of education students by open, distance and electronic learning. The study targeted two hundred undergraduate students in ... -
Motherhood Experiences of Postgraduate Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study evaluated the motherhood experiences of post-graduate students in Kenya. Combining motherhood and studying without compromising the activities of either one is a great dilemma for female student parents. This ... -
Genetic analyses of pod shattering and agronomic traits of soybean (glycine max (l.) merr.) genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Pod shattering is an important constraint associated with 34 to 99% loss in productivity of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). Common management strategies such as early harvesting and harvesting when temperature is still ... -
Influence of Women Enterprise Development Fund on project sustainability of self-help groups in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The project dealt with the influence of Women Enterprise Fund on project sustainability of women self-help groups in Kisauni constituency - Mombasa County. A report from the World Bank (2012) indicated that women at the ... -
Corporate governance practices influencing performance of water projects in Kenya: a case of Tana water service board
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of corporate governance practices on the performance of water projects in Tana Water Service Board. The study was guided by the objectives to examine the influence of ... -
Study of extent of use, efficacy and acute toxic effects of selected antidiabetic plants in Nyeri and Narok Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Emergence of non-communicable diseases has posed a great health challenge worldwide. Particularly; prevalence of diabetes mellitus has been on the increase among communities of both developed and developing countries. In ... -
Insights into and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The pattern and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis were studied among black Kenyans by analyzing data from hospitals, clinics, autopsy and schools; cadaver dissection; histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, light ... -
IT-business partnership as enabler for IT-Business Alignment in organizations, a case of Compassion International
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess IT-Business partnership as enabler for the IT-Business Alignment (ITBA) in the organization, a case of Compassion organization and understand the drivers and factors influencing forging of ... -
Post Civil War Returnee Resettlement and Reintegration in South Sudan 2005-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The resettlement and successful reintegration of returnees marks the end of conflicts in post conflict societies. It also marks the final stage of the refugee cycle where the returnee settles in a place he can finally call ... -
Mortality risk modelling using the feller process.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-08)In the present century, modelling of mortality risk has become a prerequisite consideration in the insurance industry, especially in product pricing and claims reserving. Actuaries and statisticians have developed various ... -
Past and future climate trends, impacts of charcoal production and adaptation options for lower Jubba of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Climate is changing at an alarming rate threatening the critical pillars for environmental, social and economic development. Somalia is one of the countries of the GHA that has faced unique climate variability and climate ... -
Factors influencing implementation of information communication technology projects in Kenya: a case of polytechnic centres in Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The world has been reduced to a global village as Information Communication Technology (ICT) is widely used in most of today’s business activity and communication. As such, there is a growing demand on the educational ... -
Perceptions, challenges and adaptation strategies to climate change and variability: the case of smallholder dairy farming systems in Siaya sub-county, Siaya county.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)An in-depth understanding of perceptions, challenges and adaptation strategies of Smallholder Dairy Farming Systems (SDFS) is crucial if appropriate interventions to increase adaptive capacities to climate change and ... -
Factors influencing performance of community service order projects in Homabay County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Evaluating the performance of correctional agencies and other key components of the justice system exclusively in terms of crime rates and recidivism rates may cause observers to overlook other important contributions ... -
The Impact of Coercive Measures on the Management of Transnational Terrorism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-11)Kenya has been a target and continues to face significant threat of terrorist activities emanating from Al Shabaab, and Al Qaeda affiliated militant group in Somalia. This upsurge of violent terrorist attacks, both in ... -
Determinants of the performance of cooperative societies in Bomet central, Bomet county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Co-operatives have long been recognized to play an important role in societies that translate into the improvement of living conditions of their members. Being voluntary, democratic and self –controlled business associations, ...
