Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Delivery of Open and Distance Learning Programmes in Public Universities in Kenya: the Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Open as well as distance learning relieves the government of the responsibility of constructing or investing in physical facilities that are entirely new and provides opportunities that enable continuous learning. However, ... -
Delineation Of Gold Target Zones And Quartz Veins Using Induced Polarization And Resistivity Measurements At Kamwango Gold Field, Migori County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A combined Induced Polarization and Resistivity survey was carried out in Kamwango area to delineate drill targets that would help plan an extended drill program. Gold potential in the area is evident by the extensive ... -
The Effect of Management Strategies by National Transport and Safety Authority on Operations of Boda Boda in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The transport industry especially motorcycle has been realizing a high growth rate in developing countries like Kenya and is popularly referred to as BodaBoda. In spite of various strategic approaches, infrastructural ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Projects in Ngos Funded by Wfp in Kenya: a Case of Action Against Hunger
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Despite their crucial role in development and poverty alleviation, most non-governmental organizations have been recording poor performance in their projects in terms of completing projects on time, within the allocated ... -
Survival Of Persons On Haart In Coptic Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on High antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have been reported in many HIV intervention programs and studies that show evidence of increasing mortality ... -
‘mandatory’ Death Penalty in Kenya: an Examination of Its Legality in Light of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the “right to Freedom From Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment”
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study evaluates the ‘Mandatory’ Death Penalty in Kenya, its legality through the lens of the constitution of Kenya 2010. Despite being codified in the laws of Kenya, the death penalties have not been executed in Kenya ... -
The Relationship Between Technological Advancements And Operational Efficiency Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Globally, the banking sector has witnessed a significant transformation in the recent past. This has been triggered by the considerable impact of innovations and emerging trends in ICT, automated risk management and ... -
The Impact Of Dividend Announcement On Stock Returns Of Firms Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dividend announcement should not have an impact on shareholder’s value in an ideal world. This is not the case however in the real world since announcement of dividend is often followed by significant changes in the stocks ... -
Safeguarding the State’s Regulatory Autonomy: Rethinking Bilateral Investment Treaties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current regime under which Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are negotiated is tilted in favour of the foreign investor. Consequently, the BITs that have been concluded by Kenya curtail the government’s regulatory ... -
The Impact of Interest Rate Capping on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Over the centuries, Kenyan banks have enjoyed interest rates above the average world interest rates that were deemed too high and thereby slowing economic growth. The banks were viewed to be making exorbitant profits by ... -
Prevalence of Error-prone Abbreviations a Review of Discharge Summaries in General Medical Wards in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND Accurate documentation in the medical profession is vital. Shorthand use and abbreviation in medical notation is commonplace. Ambiguity and use of error prone abbreviations are known to be associated with poor ... -
Influence of Implementation of Devolution on Performance of Road Construction Projects in Kericho County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Implementation of devolved government functions has been appreciated in many countries in the world. However, there seems to be indications that full implementation of devolution process as a growth strategy is still a ... -
End User Request Redirection Performance in Content Development Network Using Software Defined Networking -based Network
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Content Delivery Networks has created a sharp rise of internet traffic in recent years. New technologies has simplified users access to rich content, however, as the internet continues to grow and more users access content ... -
Influence of School Feeding Programmes on the Participation of Ecde Learners in Language Activities in Kanduyi Zone, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was conducted in Kanduyi in order to establish the influence of school feeding programmes on participation of ECDE learners in language activities. The objectives of the study were: to establish whether provision ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Solar Energy Project
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Project failure in mainstream project management has received a lot more attention than project performance; there are quite some significant studies on factors that impact project performance. The objective of the study ... -
Effects of Money Supply on Residential Real Estate Pricing in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Residential properties are properties that serve as housing or a dwelling and encompass single-family, duplexes and other multi-family homes. It is known to have a dramatic multiplier effect and is a key economic indicator. ... -
Strategic Innovation Practices And Competitive Advantage Of Listed Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategic innovation practices can generate competitive advantage; improve organization performance and its effectiveness. Strategic innovation strategies have been used as aspects in the direction of realizing competitive ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Human Migration Dynamics: a Case Study of Ifo Refugee Camp, Daadab Complex - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Climate Variability is the short to medium term shift in weather patterns in a specific region or globally. Unlike global warming, which refers increase of surface temperature of the earth’s surface, climate variability ... -
The Effectiveness Of The Nse 20 Share Index In Representing The Overall Market Performance At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Relationship Between Knowledge Of Proper Condom Use And Behaviour Among Students Of Kirinyaga University
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Proper and consistent condom use has been proved to decreases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) transmission and unintended pregnancy to almost 100%. However Condom use remain low among youths and Statistics ...
