Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the african very long baseline interferometry network (AVN) for astronomy, geodesy and astrometry.
(2018-08)The African Very Long Baseline Interferometry, VLBI, Network (AVN) will be an African array of radio telescopes across Africa comprising of converted redundant satellite Earth-station antennas and new purpose-build radio ... -
Free Cash Flows, Agency Costs, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Firm performance is affected by various factors, both internal and external to the firm. Internal factors include factors such as firm size, age, liquidity, leverage, free cash flows, agency costs, profitability and growth ... -
Animal habitat suitability analysis: case of grevy’s zebra in Laikipia, Kenya
(2018-08)Habitat suitability maps have been used to provide information for environment resource planning and management. There are many causes of environmental degradation, natural and man-made. Wildlife has been especially affected ... -
Optimizing tuberculosis contact investigation and linkage to care in Nairobi, Kenya TB KWISHA
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The World Health Organization End Tuberculosis (TB) Strategy is geared towards zero deaths, disease and suffering due to TB, including TB-related stigma, worldwide. Optimal TB contact investigation (CI) impacts ... -
A Comparison of Parametric Methods for Modeling Mosquito Survival Using Temperature and Age-Dependent Survival Data
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2018-11)It is estimated that Malaria effects over 200million people every year, and accounts for about 750,000 deaths during the same period. The adult female Anopheles mosquito accounts for all transmissions of the human malaria ... -
A systems approach to housing delivery for the low and middle level public sector employees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Accessibility to adequate and quality housing by low and middle-income public sector earners remains a major challenge world over particularly in developing countries. Kenya, for instance, has encountered hurdles in ... -
Influence of deputy head teachers’ in-service on students’ discipline in Kathiani Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya
(2017)Deputy Head teachers are very instrumental in the management of secondary schools. To a large extent, they encounter a lot of administrative problems. This is because they spend a lot of time handling problems from students, ... -
Effects of water physico-chemical properties, pollution and parasitism on farmed fish in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of the study was to evaluate fish farmer management practices and determine effects of physico-chemical properties of fish pond water, heavy metals and parasites on farmed tilapia and catfish in Nyeri ... -
Effects of urbanization on rainfall and temperature over the city of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Urban areas depending on their size: Surface areas, population, industrial activities, building density, alter the microclimate and impede greening of any city, Nairobi included. The problems associated with urbanization ... -
Determination of glycoalkaloids, phenolic acids and protease inhibitors in selected cultivated potato (solanum tuberosum l.) varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) synthesizes a variety of potentially toxic and antinutritional compounds during growth and post harvest as a defense mechanism against pathogens, insects and other pests. As part of a program ... -
Open source web based spatial information system for monitoring and evaluating of development projects case study: North Maragoli ward, Vihiga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Web based Geographic Information System has added a new dimension on how spatial information is shared, displayed, processed and disseminated in an easy and quick way which in turn assists different decision makers and ... -
Analysis of the correlation between Land Use Land Cover Changes and Urban Heat Island Effect using Geospatial Techniques; Case Study Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Most studies on the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in Nairobi have proved its presence, however, little is documented about its effect in the urban fringe, areas often characterised by rapid urbanization. Amongst them ... -
Effectiveness of use of picture books in teaching pre-school pupils English oral skills in Tigoni zone of Limuru sub-county, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to establish the effectiveness of using picture books as instructional materials in teaching preschool pupils English oral skills in Tigoni Zone of Limuru Sub-county, Kiambu County. Specific ... -
Factors influencing access rates to youth polytechnics, technical and vocational education and training in Teso north sub county, Busia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing access rates to youth polytechnics and technical and vocational education and training in Teso North sub County of Busia County. The specific objectives ... -
Influence of community participation on sustainability of water and sanitation projects in Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of community participation on sustainability of water and sanitation projects in Machakos County, Kenya. The study sought to examine the extent to which community ... -
Modelling of drying kinetics and quality characteristics of solar dried beef
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Beef is highly perishable and its commercialization in the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya is a challenge. Sun drying has always been used to preserve meat in these areas. However, there is a need to focus attention on ... -
THE EFFECTS OF IMMUNIZING OLIVE BABOON, Papio anubis, AGAINST Schistosoma mansoni WITH SNAIL SOLUBLE PROTEINS, AND THEIR IDENTIFICATION
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Schistosomiasis infects about two hundred million people around the world. Currently, treatment for Schistosoma mansoni infection is by use of Praziquantel. However, a longer lasting solution would be a vaccine to enhance ... -
Factors influencing equitable distribution of water supply in Embu county Kenya: a case of Embu water and sanitation company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Embu County according to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2010), the 2009 Kenya national census shows water coverage level at 50% with 68% of the population in Mbeere districts not having access to improved water sources ... -
Dog population demographics and ecology in Asembo, Siaya county: implications for rabies control
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Every year an estimated 59,000 people die from rabies globally. Domestic dogs transmit over 99% of human rabies cases, and mass dog vaccination is a key strategy for achieving elimination of dog-mediated human rabies global ... -
Influence of internal audit control techniques on implementation of early child hood education projects in Bungoma county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
