Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Webgis parking management system for Voi town
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Urban transport faces several challenges, among the most important being the time-consuming challenge of finding and accessing parking spaces by automobile users. In Voi Town, the problems associated with parking include ... -
Aspergillus flavus ear rot and aflatoxin in Uganda and genetics of resistance in tropical maize germplasm.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The risk of exposure to aflatoxin in tropical agricultural systems is high due to factors that favour fungal growth and toxin production. Maize is among the staple crops with high aflatoxin contamination in Uganda. An ... -
The burden of respiratory symptoms and prevalence of spirometric abnormalities among HIV infected patients at the Kenyatta national hospital comprehensive care centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In recent years, attention has been drawn to the increasing prevalence of several non- infectious pulmonary complications linked to HIV infection. The prevalence and type of spirometric abnormalities, factors that alter ... -
Factors influencing behaviour change of college students, a case of Kenya medical training college, Trans Nzoia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The rise of antisocial behaviour in colleges especially in medical training facilities exposes patients and the society to risks associated with the vices. Based on that, this study purposed to determine factors influencing ... -
Influence of strategic plan implementation on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Marsabit central sub- county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of strategic plan implementation on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Marsabit Central, Sub-County, Kenya. Four objectives were formulated ... -
An Anthropological Study of Pastoralism as a Food System in Laikipia County, Rift Valley, Kenya
(2018-06)This anthropological study explored pastoralism as a food system and examined the actors, their roles, perceptions and described the institutional settings and changes (rules, regulations, values and norms) of the food ... -
Factors influencing community participation in public finance management: a case of Makueni county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study examines factors that influence community participation in public finance management in Makueni County. Specifically this study was designed to address the following research questions; (a) What are the regulatory ... -
Smart school bus system to enhance child transport safety using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Child safety is a critical concern from the parents as many children use school buses to commute to and from school every day. Parents find it challenging to monitor the safety of their children when they leave for school. ... -
Prevalence of aortic arch anatomical branching variants in Kenyan population as shown on contrast enhanced chest multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) a cross-sectional study done at the Radiology Department Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(2017)Introduction The classical or normal anatomical aortic arch (AA) is left-sided and the commonest branching pattern of the AA comprising of three vessels. These are the brachiocephalic trunk (BCT), the left common carotid ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of the slum upgrading project in Kibera slums, Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Recent developments in the urban population dynamics has led to the development and incessant growth of informal settlements. These informal settlements, popularly known as slums arise as a result of low incomes and ... -
Quality of cowpea seed used by farmers in Makueni and Taita Taveta Counties and its effect on crop performance
(University of Nairobi, 2018)It is estimated that 80% of the farmers in Africa use seeds from the informal seed system that are of unknown quality. Contamination of such seeds with impurities and disease causing pathogens is common leading to reduced ... -
Women empowerment and its influence on the community development projects in marginalized regions in Kenya: a case study of Tana river county.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Studies have shown that despite the fact that women empowerment is directly proportional to their participation in community development and the general performance of community development projects, little is still being ... -
Effects of climate variability on ecohydrological conditions and their influence on malaria risk in Baringo County, Kenya
(2018)Despite current gains in malaria reduction, the disease continues to have devastating health and livelihood impacts especially in sub-Saharan Africa where over 80% of global malaria cases exist. Malaria is an environmentally ... -
Critical factors for successful implementation of e-procurement in the Kenyan public sector
(University of Nairobi, 2018)E-procurement is the usage of information and communication technology in performing all procurement process stages through the internet. It is aimed at ensuring that procurement transactions are transparent and efficient ... -
Determinants of sustainability of community water projects in Chebunyo Location, Chepalungu Constituency, Bomet County.
(2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of sustainability of community water projects in Chebunyo location, Chepalungu Constituency, Bomet County.This study was guided by the following objectives: to ... -
Determinants of community participation in implementation of developmental projects in Mombasa County, Kenya
(2018)Despite the emphasis of citizen participation in policy formulation and implementation by the Revised Kenyan Constitution 2010, policymakers have inadequate information about the determinants of community participation ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Zanthoxylum Paracanthum and Zanthoxylum Chalybeum for cytotoxic principles against drug sensitive and multidrug resistant Leukemia cancer cell lines
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cancer statistics show that 13% of all death globally results from cancer. In Kenya, about 80,000 new cases of cancer are reported each year. From these new cases, about 50 people die every day as a result of cancer. To ... -
Determinants of the implementation of rehabilitation Programme of male inmates. a case of Kericho main prison, Kericho county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The year 2003 is known as the time prison department experienced positive changes in administration and treatment of prisoners in Kenya. As the new organization came to control, correctional department have experienced ... -
Quality of farm saved maize (zea mays l.) seeds in Busia County and its effect on intensity of foliage diseases
(2018)Farmer saved seed consists of inappropriate varieties, infected seeds of poor germination potential resulting in low seedling vigor, crop stand and high incidence of diseases leading to poor yield. The study was conducted ... -
Effect of project management practices on implementation of National police service housing project
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish the influence that project management practices have on the implementation of the National Police Service Housing Project in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish ...
