Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Money Transfer Technological Innovations on Performance of Agricultural Projects: a Case of Greenhouse Farming in Kiambu Sub - County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Technology keeps changing as the world evolves into a global village. This has led to technological innovations that have made life easier by bringing convenience to day to day needs. Technological innovations in the ... -
The Effect of Debt Financing on Financial Performance of Private Secondary Schools in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Debt financing decision is among the key financial decisions that are taken by firms since debt financing has an effect on the financial performance. Leverage financing provides the borrower with an opportunity to finance ... -
Comparative Growth Performance of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fingerlings Offered Different Target Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Aquaculture production is considered the future global solution to declining wild fish capture. However, insufficient production of fish due to lack of affordable quality feeds is a major challenge in aquaculture development. ... -
Epidemiology of Babesia Infection in Sheep in Kajiado Central Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Ovine Babesia infection is a tick borne disease caused by hematotropic parasites of the genus Babesia. Babesia infections in sheep and goats are caused by three Babesia species, namely Babesia motasi, Babesia. crassa and ... -
Management of post-traumatic stress disorder amongst soldiers, veterans and significant others in USA
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This work entails systematic literature review regarding the prevalence of psycho- trauma amongst United States of America soldiers in active service and significant others i.e. family members of those involved in direct ... -
Effects of Drought on Crop Production and Coping Mechanisms Undertaken by Small Scale Farmers: a Case of Makueni County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Drought has adversely affected Kenyan agricultural production. This is evident as Kenya experiences extreme droughts every ten years and less adverse ones every three to four years .Although some mitigation technologies ... -
Community Policing and Security in Kenya: Case Study of Ngong’ Sub-county, 2003-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Derivative practices over various places in the world shows that Community Based Policing (CBP) programs have enhanced increase in interaction of police and members of community and as such reducing incidences of insecurity, ... -
Pattern and management of paediatric cranio-maxillofacial traumatic injuries seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital Over A 6-month period
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction Trauma is among the leading causes of death in all age groups except those above 60 years, according to the WHO. Noteworthy, trauma patterns and aetiology differ among various age groups and geographical ... -
Non-governmental Organizations Intervention in the Rehabilitation of Street Children in Nairobi City County: a Case Study of Good Samaritan Children’s Home and Rehabilitation Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The problem of street children in Kenya has aggravated since its emergence. This has necessitated the involvement of public and private agencies to help reduce its effects on street children themselves and the nation. This ... -
The Diet And Feeding Behavior Of The Red-Capped Lark, Calandrella Cinerea In Kedong Ranch, Naivasha, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study was conducted at Kedong area in Naivasha, Kenya from March to August, 2016 with the aim of assessing. the diet and feeding behaviour of the Red-capped Lark and how it is influenced by factors of insect prey ... -
Public Private Partnership on Completion of Geothermal Energy Infrastructure Projects in Naivasha Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In today’s turbulent economic environment many governments have turned to partnerships with the private sectors as they face increasingly constrained budgets and with ineptitude to generate additional revenues. The study ... -
Perceptions of Female Legislators in the 11th Parliament on Media Portrayal of Women Politicians in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to examine the perceptions of female legislators in the 11th Parliament on media portrayal of women politicians in Kenya. The objectives of the study were: Assess the experiences of women politicians with ... -
Tinfluence of Financial Management on the Performance of Constituency Development Funds Financed School Projects in Bureti Sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research aimed at investigating the relationship between Financial Management and Project Performance. Itis based on schools funded by the Constituency Development Fund to represent all other projects. The study was ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)FDI contributes enormously to the receiving nation through introduction of new technology, addressing the problem of savings deficiency, foreign exchange inadequacy, revenue gap, and issues relating to management etc. Due ... -
Assessment of virological failure among Hiv patients on first line antiretroviral at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Kenya has recorded a high burden of HIV with 1.5 million HIV + persons by 2015. With the adoption of 2016 ART guideline in Kenya all PLHIV now qualify for ART irrespective of WHO clinical stage, cd4 count, age ... -
Influence Of Information Communication Technology Integration On Financial Management Of Public Secondary Schools In Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)With the rapid development of ICTs in business world in developing countries, it is yet to permeate other institutional functions and in particular, financial management in educational institutions. ICT has become valuable ... -
Effect of Announcement of the Interest Rates Capping Regulation on Stock Prices of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to analyze the announcement effect of the IRCR on stock prices of commercial banks listed at the NSE. Daily opening and closing share prices for the 9 (nine) sampled stocks and the NSE 25 Share Index were ... -
Reaction of Different Maize Genotypes to Infection by Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease and Transmission of Viruses Causing the Disease From Soil and Plant Debris
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maize (Zea mays) is a key cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is the staple food for more than 1.2 billion people in the developing countries. Maize production faces many pests and disease challenges. In 2011, there ... -
Evaluation of the Impact of Environmental Conflict on Socio-economic Development in Kuresoi Sub County Kenya Project
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Environment issues especially on land are a fundamental aspect of structural conflicts in Kenya but they have also often degenerated into physical violence. Land has been the crux of economic, cultural and socio-economic ... -
Role of Public Diplomacy in the Formulation and Implementation of Kenya's Foreign Policy(2012-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
