Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Leverage, liquidity and profitability of banks and insurance firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Banks and Insurance firms keep the finances of other firms and investors. When these firms engage in leverage activities, the result is felt by other firms and their liquidity levels affect both their performances and those ... -
Modeling trajectories of electrohydrodynamic atomization droplets in simple-jet mode: investigating impact of additional forces
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Electrohydrodynamic atomization, or Electrospraying, is a process of implementing electric stresses into a liquid breakup process by the application of a strong electric field (kV cm-1). For a certain spray geometric ... -
Tutors’ pedagogical strategies for implementing integrated literature at public primary teacher training colleges in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine tutors’ pedagogical strategies for implementing integrated literature at public primary teacher training colleges in Kenya. The main variables of tutors’ strategies examined were ... -
Investigation of Under-age Single Mothers in Reference to Christian Perception of Family in Thogoto Village, Kĩambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Under-age single motherhood is a family phenomenon that is hardly or inadequately talked about and the common practice is to merge it with single motherhood en masse. The study investigates this mode of parenthood specifically ... -
The influence of work place environment on productivity of bank workers in Kitui central sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of work place environment on the productivity of bank workers in Kitui Central District. The study was guided by four objectives which were; to determine the ... -
Influence of institutional programmes on job performance in Kenya: a case of civil registrar department in Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to know the influence of institutional programmes on job performance in Kenya: A case of civil registrar department in Kakamega County. Objectives of this study included; to determine how ... -
Effect of rangeland rehabilitation on soil physico-chemical properties and diversity of herbaceous layer in Suswa catchment, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Land degradation is a global challenge and its effects on plant and soil biodiversity are profound and negative. Land degradation negatively affects soil fertility and plant diversity and hence people’s wellbeing. This ... -
Provision and utilization of pedestrian footbridges in cities: a case study of Mombasa road corridor, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Footbridges and underpasses in urban areas are provided as part of pedestrian infrastructure and they are normally raised above ground or subdued in the sub-terrain. They are optimally designed to provide unhindered travel ... -
Evaluating the Benefits of Community-based Health Information Systems (CBHIS) in Healthcare Kenya : a Case of Kiambu Count
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Community-based health information systems (CBHIS) are very essential regarding the quality of healthcare services. In Kenya, mostly the rural and semi-urban areas, there have been challenges when it comes to the way ... -
The acceptability of routinely offered pediatric HIV testing at Mbagathi hospital pediatric outpatient clinics
(2018)Background: Routine screening for HIV is timely and cost-effective(1) but low uptake rates have been reported in general outpatient clinics(2). Routine HIV testing in the outpatient setting is not done well and missed ... -
Factors influencing implementation of one third tender policy among youth entrepreneurs in Homa bay county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing implementation of one third tender policy in government contracts among the youth entrepreneurs in Homa Bay County. The study was informed by the objectives; ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Small Scale Tea Farmers Projects in Embu North Sub County, Embu County Kenya
(2018)The contribution of the tea sector to the economy of Kenya is enormous as it accounts for 4% of the GDP and indirectly supports 10% of Kenya’s population. The main purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing ... -
Assessment of venous thromboembolism risk and prohylaxis practices among elective surgical patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and preventable complication of surgery. It’s risk is determined by various factors with surgery being one of them. Thromboprophylaxis is effective and safe in surgical ... -
Organizational Resources, Strategy, and Environmental Turbulence in Kenya Airways Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018-06)The content of this document includes a discussion on Organizational resources, Strategy and Environmental Turbulence in the aviation industry with Kenya Airways Limited being the case in focus. The document starts with a ... -
Influence of Principals’ transformational leadership practices on academic performance in Kenya certificate of secondary education in Mbooni West sub- county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There is widespread recognition education is the key to the well-being of any society. Therefore, transforming schools is critical for sustained growth and success to both the individuals and countries. This study was ... -
Application of geographic information systems in groundwater prospecting: a case study of Garissa County, Kenya.
(2018-03)Groundwater prospecting in Garissa County, Kenya, has been haphazard and expensive due to lack of information on the appropriate areas for hydro-geological exploration and subsequent drilling of boreholes. With no pre-analysis ... -
Institutional factors influencing performance of rural roads maintenance projects in Machakos county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)One of the primary challenges confronting Kenya today is the performance of government projects. Legitimate project administration has been fundamental for fruitful project conveyance. Worldwide, interest for qualified ... -
Physico-chemical characteristics, sensory profile and shelf stability of bread incorporating shelf-storable orange fleshed sweetpotato puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) puree has been promoted as a functional ingredient in bread with the overall aim of alleviating vitamin A deficiency (VAD). OFSP puree bread has been commercialized in many sub-Saharan ... -
Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) in Assessment of Essential Micronutrient Levels in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this study, essential micronutrient concentrations in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Muguga, Kiambu County and Kyevaluki, Machakos County were analysed using Total reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) and ... -
Spatial epidemiology and predictive modelling of Rift valley fever in Garissa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an emerging arboviral zoonotic disease of domesticated livestock that causes disease in humans and has significant socio-economic impacts. In domestic ruminants, RVF causes abortions in females ...
