Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of cordia African lam shade on physiology, yield and quality of Arabica coffee
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) is native to the shaded forests of Southern Ethiopia where it evolved as an understory crop. It was originally thought to be shade obligatory, but it has been shown to perform well in full sun. ... -
The Effect of Financial Derivatives on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The increasing propensity of commercial banks to take part in derivative activities is one of the notable developments in the present day financial markets. Latterly, the financial innovation improvements, deregulation and ... -
Role of Community Dialogues in Enrollment and Retention of Children in Primary School in Mathare Informal Settlements, Nairobi County- Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This project presents the findings of a study on the role of community dialogues in enrollment and retention of children in primary school within Mathare informal settlements. The study was carried out in Mathare slums. ... -
Alignment Of Human Resource Management Practices To Business Strategy At Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Human resource management practices significantly impacts on the organization human capital through resourcing, development and employees welfare. The alignment of this practices is very vital in achieving the strategies ... -
Effect of behavioral influences on investor portfolio performance at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research study was undertaken with the objective to establish how behavioral influences impact on portfolio performance of retail investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Portfolio performance was measured using ... -
Marketing Strategies and Performance of Media Houses in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Marketing strategy is a fundamental issue for the entire business whether the firm is a small scale set up or a well reputable transnational conglomerate outfit,, organizations are tasked and mandated to develop, establish ... -
Enhanced Weighted Trust Evaluation Scheme for Detection of Malicious Nodes in Wireless Sensor Networks.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) present myriad application opportunities for several applications such as precision agriculture, environmental and habitat monitoring, traffic control, industrial process monitoring and ... -
Influence Of Social Economic Factors On Youth Engagement In Agricultural Project Activities In Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Agriculture is considered a key contributor to the Kenyan economy signifying 30% of the GDP. The youth unemployment has been a key issue in Kenya with 70% of the youthful population unemployed. Agriculture would therefore ... -
A Prototype for Making Calls Between Mobile Phones in Areas Without Cellular Network Coverage
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mobile phone voice communications using the traditional Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) signal methods depends on the cellular network operator signal coverage. There is a communication problem when mobile ... -
Factors Affecting Rural Women's Participation In Agriculture For Development In Gatundu Sub-County,kiambu County, Kenya
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Competitive Strategies Adopted by Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In a competitive industry, there exist various players pitied against each other in a game that is, seeking competitive advantage. The higher education industry in Kenya in not any different, the various players are in ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Performance and Dividend Payout of Saving and Credit Co-operative Societies Registered by Sacco Society Regulatory Authority in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between financial performance and dividend payout of Sacco’s registered by Sasra. Secondary data for 164 Sacco’s was collected for the period 2011 to 2015.The data ... -
Assessment of Aseptic Technique Among Nurses in Management of Burns Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Nurses are at greater risk of acquiring and transmitting Health Care Acquired Infections (HCAI) in the course of delivering nursing care; measures to prevent the transmissions are therefore a significant core ... -
The Role of Language in Maintaining Peace and Security in Africa-lessons Learnt From Kenya and Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Peace initiatives within states have evolved to counter the ever increasing intra and inter-state conflict situations. Scholars and researcher have lobbied for the positioning of language in upcoming policies to boost state ... -
Addressing Past And Historical Land Injustice In Kenya: Article 67(2)(E) Of The Constitution And Section 5(1)(E) Of The National Land Commission Act
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Land is in no doubt the most important asset in the lives of Kenyans. It is a factor of production which is core to the economic activities of this country. The advent of settlers and colonialism in East Africa placed land ... -
Effects Of Threshing Methods, Moisture Content And Endosperm Types On Threshability And Selected Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Seed Quality Parameters
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is among the most important cereal crop in the world. Sorghum is a food security crop in most African and Asian countries especially in arid and semi-arid areas where drought is ... -
Influence of Community Based Organizations’ Activities on Sustainable Livelihoods in “selected” Urban Poor Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project was to investigate the influence of Community Based Organizations‟ activities on sustainable livelihoods in “selected” urban poor settlements in Nairobi County. It explores the livelihood theories and ... -
An Ethnobotanical, Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Study Of Medicinal Plants Used In Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background For years, medicinal plants have been used worldwide for the treatment of various diseases. Generally, they are considered safer, easily available and more cost effective compared to conventional medicine. ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Industry Type and Capital Structure of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse) Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One of the most complex areas in financial management is long term financial since it is related to other financial decision variables. This study aimed at exploring the existence (or not) of a relationship between the ... -
Towards a Legal Framework on Sovereign Debt Restructuring: a Developing Countries’ Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
