Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An assessment of the training needs of heads of department of secondary schools for effective school administration in Kenya- a case study of Kisii central distric
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main purpose of the study is to assess the training needs of the Heads of department in Secondary schools in Kenya using Kisii Central District as a case. The study was based on Hertzberg‘s two factor theory and needs ... -
Investigation of forecasting potential of aircraft weather hazards over Kenya using numerical model
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study investigates the forecasting potential of aircraft weather hazards over Kenya using numerical model. The various causes of accidents/incidents are identified using analyzed investigated weather-related aviation ... -
Factors influencing completion of building construction projects in Kajiado county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess factors influencing completion of building construction projects in Kajiado County. The subject of completion of project is a universal concern that affects all parties to a construction ... -
Factors contributing to rickets among children under-five years: case study of Ishiara and Embu hospitals, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rickets is a significant problem which requires a special attention as Kenyan hospitals are continuing to record increased cases. The purpose of this study was to generate new knowledge on the factors that contribute to ... -
Influence of community participation on project performance: a case of Ruiri water projects, Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of community participation in the performance of community water projects in Ruiri, Meru County. Specifically, the sought to establish the influence of community ... -
Hydrodynamic Stability of Taylor-Couette Flow
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The stability of Couette flow between two cylinders with the outer one stationary and the inner one rotating and also moving with a constant axial velocity is investigated. Both axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric disturbances ... -
Effect of fertilizer application, harvesting method and moisture stress on growth, yield and nutritional quality of solanum spp. and vigna unguiculata l. Walp (cowpea)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The low productivity of the African nightshade (Solanum spp.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) leafy vegetables in smallholder farms in Kenya is partly attributed to moisture stress, declining soil fertility and ... -
Mapping of deforestation using mobile phone application: a case study of Uplands, Kinale and Kereita forests in Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Deforestation and forest degradation monitoring is one of the central elements for Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, sustainable management of forest, enhancement of forest carbon stock and ... -
A Model for Evaluating E-learning Systems Quality. A case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The rapid growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has significant changes in the practice of education globally using Learning Management System (LMS) assisted e-learning in Higher Education Institutions ... -
A model of an integrated unified communication network using public switched telephone network gateways and cisco unified communication manager server
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Communication requirements are constantly evolving in recent times demanding flexibility and response mechanism in controlling deployments need for everyday connections. It is a necessity in business today and a well ... -
Development, validation and application of high performance liquid chromatography method for the determination of Artemisinin content in Artemisia annua l. extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria is a common and life-threatening parasitic disease in many tropical and subtropical areas especially the Africa region where about 90 % of the global malaria cases were recorded. In 2005, World Health Organization ... -
Influence of project management processes on performance of Kenya power last mile connectivity projects in Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Electricity connection projects have faced diverse performance challenges across the world. Amongst the challenges were lack of increase of number of customers satisfied with the electricity services, and unsatisfactory ... -
Legal and Regulatory Framework for Mobile Banking in Kenya: a Case for a Regulatory Impact Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research paper identifies and investigates the risk of regulatory failure on mobile banking industry in Kenya. The term ‘mobile banking’ is used in a liberal sense to include all mobile money services since as is being ... -
Factors influencing consumers’ decision on making online transactions in Kenya: the case of Kenya commercial bank Moi avenue branch, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The need for convenient ways of accessing financial resources beyond the conventional norms has seen the recurrent expansion and modernization of banking patterns. Given the huge demand for finance oriented services, ... -
Genetic characterization of the indigenous Maasai goats (capra hircus) in Narok and Kajiado counties of Kenya using mitochondrial DNA control region
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Kenyan indigenous Maasai goats (Capra hircus) have been very scantily characterized, which has resulted in poor efforts to fully exploit and conserve these genetic resources. Genetic characterization is necessary ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of Uwezo fund projects in Kenya: a case of Maragua sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In 2010, Kenya enacted a new Constitution that specifically addresses longstanding economic, historical, geographic, demographic and human rights violations that have hindered progressive development. In the Kenyan ... -
Facilitating Group Learner Interactions using Intelligent Agents to Improve Group Knowledge Construction in Collaborative M-Learning: Case of Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research study aimed to improve the levels of group knowledge construction by providing intelligent-based facilitations to learner group interactions in a collaborative mobile learning environment. The interactions ... -
Product design specification for artisanal aluminium cookware: a case study of landhies road producers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The paper is a research project report based on a study on product design specification for artisanal aluminium cookware. The study makes emphasis on a case study of foundry and fabrication workshops along the Kamukunji ... -
Assessment of heavy metals in soils in Block C, Mui basin Kenya: precoal mining
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Influence of management of physical facilities on academic performance of public secondary schools in Mumias west sub-county, Kakamega county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Management of school facilities is important in improving quality of education in secondary schools. However, in Mumias West Sub-county, the situation different with many public secondary schools registering low grades in ...
