Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Clinicopathological Features of Malignant Melanoma of the Skin Among Patients Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Malignant melanoma (MM) originates in the pigment-producing melanocytes of the skin. Although once considered uncommon worldwide, the annual incidence has increased over the last few decades. It is curable when ... -
Incidence Of Malaria And Vector Characteristics In A High Transmission Region In Rural Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria is still the leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially among children below five years of age in Kenya. Although current reports indicate declining prevalence of malaria in some parts of Africa, some ... -
The Role Of ICC In Maintaining Justice
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The establishment of a permanent international criminal court in 2002, whose main role is to try perpetrators of international crimes, was seen as an innovative step towards the realization of justice. The International ... -
Influence Of School Environment On Job Satisfaction Of Public Secondary School Teachers In Bungoma South Sub County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of this research was to investigate influence of school enviroment on performance of public secondary school teachers in Kenya. The objectives of the study included the following; to determine influence of ... -
Prevalence Of Mastitis And Associated Risk Factors In Dairy Goats In Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dairy goat production is playing an important role in the improvement of income of the poor farmers, poverty and hunger alleviation, though the enterprises are still faced with numerous challenges such as diseases, inbreeding, ... -
Factors Affecting Household Participation In Non-Timber Forest Products Market In Eastern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)It is recognized that non-timber forest products can contribute to poverty alleviation in areas with high poverty rate like Eastern Uganda. These products are particularly vital for the rural poor who collect them for ... -
Determination Of Attractant Semio-Chemicals Of The Wax Moth, Galleria Mellonella L., In Honeybee Colonies
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The role of honeybees remains crucial in global food security, ecosystem stability and poverty alleviation. However, recent reports indicate a global decline in population of both the feral and domesticated honeybees. The ... -
Rangeland Resource Management Technology Adoption Among Agropastoral Households In South-Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether rangeland resource management technologies are suitable and relevant as alternative means to improved agro-pastoral production and livelihoods. Data were collected ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Water Projects In Arid And Semi Arid Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most of the water projects in Kenya have been performing dismally with most becoming un-operational or requiring rehabilitation. In Kenya, it is quite a common phenomenon to observe non-functional water projects that are ... -
Influence Of Post-Privatization Management Practices And Monitoring And Evaluation Strategies On Quality Of Artificial Insemination Services In Cattle In Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Privatization of some Government functions has meant that Governments have lost their monopoly as sources of technical information as well as their direct control of the quality of services including the practice of ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake Of Exotic Dairy Goats In Kitui West Sub County, Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dairy goat farming has gained admiration globally and Asia is the leading producer of goats while India leads in goat milk production in the world. The African continent is ranked second to Asia in goat population and ... -
Influence of Communal Resource Extraction on Economic Development
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research interrogates how communal resource extraction contributes to economic development. The study calls into question the conventional wisdom that resource abundance and extraction lead to development. Departing ... -
Influence Of Institutional Factors On Project Implementation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main goal of review was evaluating institutional factors that impact project implementation for projects implemented by UNHabitat with a key focus on Somalia. Despite the importance of proper planning during implementation ... -
Determinants Of Performance For Micro And Small Enterprises In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Micro and Small Medium Enterprises are one of the drivers of social economic developments in developed and developing countries of the world. Despite the effort of governments formulating and implementing policies intended ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Projects In The Kenyan Judiciary
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Performance improvement of the judicial system is vital to quality of justice, which is embodied in fairness, impartiality and equity, all of which are elemental to societal well-being and anchors the foundations of human ... -
Disorders of the claw and their association with Laminitis in smallholder zero-grazed dairy cows
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A cross-sectional study was carried out in which 300 zero-grazed dairy cows from 32 smallholder dairy units were examined for claw lesions in the peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine ... -
Design Factors Influencing The Quality Of Government Funded Building Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Government funded building projects are designed and constructed to fulfill the demands of users, clients and society. Many of these demands are expressed as functional requirements through building codes, standards and ... -
Microbial And Heavy Metal Contaminations In Selected Herbal Medicinal Products Sold In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: The use of traditional herbal medicinal products has been increasing worldwide due to the readily available raw materials and low cost compared to the synthetic industrial preparations. Medicinal herbs have ... -
Factors Influencing Commercial Motorcycle Accidents In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acute shortage of formal employment has forced many Kenyans to venture into Boda boda business which has in turn caused many accidents. This study investigated factors influencing commercial motorcycle accidents in ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Projects Undertaken by Private Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Education provision for learners at all levels in Kenya is an open venture for willing entrepreneurs to invest and offer affordable quality services with little inclination by the government on how they operate. At secondary ...
