Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Incorporating Principles of Corporate Governance in the Management of State Corporations in Kenya: a Critique of the ‘mwongozo’ Code of Governance for State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Mwongozo, the Code of Governance for State Corporations is the policy document by the government of Kenya that seeks to incorporate the principles of corporate governance in the management and governance of State Corporations ... -
Level of Attainment of the Second Millennium Development Goal on Education at Primary Schools in Homa-bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was aimed at finding out the level of attainment of the second millennium development goal in education at primary schools in Homa-Bay sub-county in Homa-Bay county, Kenya. The objectives were as follows; to ... -
Influence of Bank Lending Practices on Small-scale Business Performance in Trans-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the influence bank lending practices on small-scale business performance in Kenya. Specifically, the study established how banking rates, loan insurance, loan product marketing and loan ... -
The Role of the Church in Evangelizing Urban Youth: a Case of St. Peter Claver’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study examined the role of the Church in evangelizing urban youth focusing on St Peter Claver’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County. It looked at the nature and problems faced by these urban youth and gave recommendations ... -
Household Factors Influencing Students’ Participation in Education in Public Secondary Schools in Mbeere South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the study was to assess the household factors that influence students’ participation in public secondary school in Mbeere South Sub-County, Kenya. To achieve this, the researcher had four objectives. ... -
Factors Influencing Arson Attacks in Selected Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Trans-nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this paper was to establish factors influencing arson attacks in selected boarding secondary public schools, in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish how peers-pressure, drug ... -
Influence of Effective Management Practices on Project Performance in Sotik Sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study focused on Influence of effective Management Practices on Project Performance in Sotik Sub-County. The objectives of this study was to determine the extent at which effective of human resource management influences ... -
Determinants of Students Enrolment in Physics in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: a Case of Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The fact that a small percentage of students opt to enroll for physics in Form Three despite all the three science subjects being treated as equal in terms of time allocation and mode of assessment, poses a great challenge ... -
Influence of Instructional Materials on Pre-school Children’s Learning Achievement in Number Work in Matungu Division, Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aimed at investigating the influence of instructional materials on preschool children’s learning achievement in number work in Matungu Division Kakamega County .The use of instructional materials in teaching ... -
Determinants of Mode of Delivery Among Postnatal Mothers Admitted in Wajir County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Globally, vaginal delivery has been widely accepted as unquestioned mode of birth. However, advances in technology and its adoption in reproductive care delivery has resulted in an increase in the number of ... -
Factors Influencing Pupils’ Involvement in Examination Malpractices in Public Primary Schools, Kikuyu Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing pupils‟ involvement in examination malpractices in KCPE examination in public primary schools in Kikuyu sub-county, Kenya. The study objectives were to ... -
Malaria Diagnostics by Chemometrics Enabled Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometry of Human Blood
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an atomic emission spectroscopic technique. In this technique, a pulsed laser beam of very high energy is focused onto the sample hence creating high temperature micro plasma. ... -
Attitudes and Practice of Health Promotion for Non-communicable Diseases Among Healthcare Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: The rising burden of non-communicable diseases poses a great health system challenge in Kenya. Healthcare workers have a critical role to play in health promotion, in addressing patients’ lifestyle risk ... -
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Highly Porous Tio2 Films
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Light harvesting efficiency in dye sensitized solar cell is currently enhanced by the employment of an additional TiO2 scattering layer among other means. However, this approach raises the overall photoelectrode thickness ... -
Influence of Civil Society Management Schemes on Implementation of Hiv/aids Projects in Trans-nzoia West Sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first discovered in the early 1980s. It has spread more rapidly than most diseases in recent history, having social ... -
Influence of Headteachers’ Conflict Management Styles on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Homa Bay Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The manner in which conflict is handled in an education institution has potential to affect teacher‟s job satisfaction and organizational outcomes. Schools as organization are faced with conflicts which when not amicably ... -
Influence of Community Health Strategy on Utilisation of Maternal Health Care: a Case of Laisamis Ward in Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of the study was to examine the influence of community health strategy on utilisation of maternal health care, a case of Laisamis ward, which is in Marsabit County, Kenya. High maternal mortality rate ... -
An Assessment of Integrated Water Resource Management (Iwrm) Approach for Reducing Food Insecurity in Drylands: a Case of Kikuu River Sub-sub-catchment, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research focused on assessment of effects of integrated water resource management on household food production. The key area of the study was Kikuu River Sub-catchment in Nzaui- Kalamba ward of Makueni County Kenya. ... -
Socio-economic Factors Influence on Students’access to Youth Polytechnics in Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study investigated the socio-economic factors influencing students’ access to youth polytechnics in Kakamega County. The study sought to establish the extent to which parental level of income, learner’s gender, learners’ ... -
Regulating Non-governmental Organisations in Kenya: a Critical Analysis of the Corporate Governance System
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
