Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of monitoring and evaluation tools on the performance of construction projects in Kenya: a case of construction projects in Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is the systematic process of reviewing and regulating the process of a project to ensure that the previously set objectives are achieved. M&E is increasingly being recognized as an indispensable ... -
Process analysis and nutritional quality of porridge composite flours developed from legume-based ingredients grown in Nandi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)High malnutrition in Nandi County has created the need for utilization of ''nutrient strength''of locally available ingredients in development of a number of multi cereal-legume based composite flour by farmers groups. ... -
Factors influencing academic performance of learners in public secondary schools: a case of Mumias West Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)For several years, the Academic Performance of learners and schools in the KCSE examination has been a thorny issue among key Education stakeholders. Especially in terms of access, quality and equity in the provision of ... -
Factors influencing income of individual farmers in fish pond farming practices in Kakamega East Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya
(2018)Fish farming could be a source of good health, employment, income, and wealth. This study investigated factors influencing income of individual farmers in fish pond farming practices in Kakamega East sub county, Kakamega ... -
Influence of community empowerment fund on the performance of women enterprises in Kenya : a case of Bungoma South Sub County
(2018)This study attempts to investigate the influence of Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) on the performance of women enterprises in Bungoma south Sub-County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: To establish ... -
An investigation into the role of building information modelling in reducing cost and time overruns experienced in 2-dimensional based construction- a survey of construction practitioners in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Construction is a costly and labor-intensive activity which requires efficient management of resources for successful delivery. This delivery is however hampered by cost and time overruns, a prevalent phenomenon evidenced ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of children homes programmes managed by Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya; a case of Mbeere South; Embu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing sustainability of children homes programmes. The study was guided by the following objectives; To establish how stakeholder engagement, influence sustainability ... -
Water use practices, water quality and performance of a continuous solar water disinfection system in Isiolo County, Kenya
(2018-08)Potable water scarcity is a major challenge faced by most developing nations of the world. Moreover, Arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya endure unbearable living conditions due to water pollution and limited number of water ... -
Determinants of the Implementation of Sustainable Food Security Programmes in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Kenya; a Case of Tana Tiver County
(2018)This study was carried out in order to examine the determinants of the implementation of sustainable food security programmes in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. The study was guided by the following four research ... -
Participatory monitoring and evaluation, capacity building of stakeholders and performance of fish farming projects: a case of economic stimulus projects in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the mediating influence of capacity building on the relationship between the PM&E and the performance of fish farming projects in Nyeri County in Central Kenya. The specific objectives were: ... -
Factors influencing implementation of solar energy projects in Homa-bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to examine the factors influencing the implementation of solar energy projects in Homa-bay County, Kenya. From the outset, as detailed in the background, the value proposition of renewables, especially ... -
Determinants of Women Participation in Community Based Water Projects in Homabay County
(2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of Women participation in Community based Water Development projects in Homa Bay County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the ... -
Isolation and characterization of microbes involved in phosphate solubilization and pesticide degradation from selected agro ecological zones of Malawi.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Microbes involved in phosphate solubilising and pesticide degradation were isolated from different agro ecological zones of Malawi to solve problems of available phosphorous deficiency and xenobiotics of green revolution ... -
Factors influencing access to renewable energy by rural families. A case of solar lanterns project in Isiolo County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In developing countries, lighting is generally thought to rank among the top three uses of energy. Adaption of renewable energy sources is typically not placed in the context of a specific fuel choice. Solar Technology ... -
Photocatalytic treatment of wastewater from selected tea factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Wastewater from black tea (Camellia sinensis) processing factories is characterized by a persistent brown colour that conventional treatment works are unable to remove. In this work photocatalytic decolourization of ... -
Effects of tillage practices on water use efficiency and performance of common beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Machakos County, Kenya
(2018-05)In Kenya, one of the major and cheap source of protein is bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The crop is consumed in almost every household in rural and urban areas on a daily basis due to its cheapest nutritional source. ... -
International cybercrime and Namibia’s national security
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cybercrimes are becoming progressively universal and sophisticated and have more grave economic impacts than most conventional crimes. Cybercrime is made structurally different from conventional crime by the nature of its ... -
Using technology, organization and environment framework to find out the technology adoption determinants among Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Traditional banking is increasingly being replaced by electronic banking worldwide, due to issues such as technological innovations and innovations in financial products. This has led to the influence of the banking sector ... -
Wireless blood pressure device integration with electronic medical records: Case Study of University of Nairobi Health Services
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Medical devices offer invaluable information to clinicians on a patient’s illness, making them a crucial component in the provision of safe, effective and efficient patient care. However, the entry of the most output data ... -
Influence of adoption of technology on performance of Kenya Power and Lighting Company; a case of Kenya Power Embu Office.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of adoption of technology on performance of Kenya power in Kenya; a case of Kenya power Embu office. The study was guided by the following objectives; to determine ...
