Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Mammalian Herbivory on Woody Plants Dynamics and Ecosystem Services in a Semi Arid-savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, woody plants encroachment has been witnessed in many parts of the rangelands. In the study area (Laikipia county) shrub encroachment in the last half of the Century has increased by more than 25% has been blamed ... -
Line by Tester Analysis of Elite Tropical-temperate Maize Lines Under Water-stress and Non-stress Environments
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Maize is the second most cultivated cereal crop in the world after wheat. In spite of its importance, the production challenges have continuously led to poor yields in sub-Saharan Africa. This has called for need to ... -
The Effect of Foreign Exchange Fluctuations on Equity Market Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The stock market serves to symbolize the performance and well-being of the economy and is tracked as an indicator of overall economic activity. The effects of various macroeconomic indicators on the stock exchange have ... -
Effect of Strategic Change Management Practices on Service Delivery at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Change initiative is time consuming and costly, significantly impacting an organization’s drive toward success. Organizations need to survive and to remain competitive in the modern dynamic environment has necessitated the ... -
Legal and Regulatory Challenges Facing the Growth of E –commerce in Kenya
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Influence Of Provision Of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene And Sanitary Materials On Pubescent Girls’ School Attendance In Wajir South Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The importance of access to water, sanitation and hygiene education for school going children, is key in reducing absenteeism especially among female pupils. This study purposed to examine how factors related to provision ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Perfomance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study looked at the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. Good corporate governance enhances ethical behavior of those that yield corporate power. ... -
Strategic Responses to Changes in the External Environment by Pension Administrator Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Commercial banks assume a crucial part in the financial asset allotment of nations. They channel stores from contributors to financial specialists persistently. They can do as such, on the off chance that they produce ... -
Maternal Determinants of Neonatal Mortality Among Mothers Delivering in Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal mortality is a major global health concern especially in the African continent and accounts for 40% of all child mortality globally and 60% in middle and low income countries.Available statistics have ... -
Influence Of Community Health Volunteers On Implementation Of Community Based Tuberculosis Care, In Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tuberculosis has re-emerged as a major public health problem in the world. World Health Organization estimate that a third of the world’s population is infected with tubercle bacillus with about nine million people ... -
Corruption, Institutions and Economic Development
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study of corruption has contributed towards a conversation about the vice. It is therefore worth noting the emphasis placed on the far reaching effects of corruption largely negative. This study hence intends to ... -
The Impact Of Environmental Degradation On Security: A Case Study Of Mau Forest
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Environmental degradation is progressively a security problem. The increase of environmental degradation has led to the escalation of structural and violent conflict. In this regard, Mau forest has undergone serious ... -
The magnitude and factors associated with loss to follow up among children attending the Hiv clinic at Kangundo level four hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Over the past decade, significant gains have been made in enrolment and care of HIV-infected children in Kenya. Their long-term survival depends on lifetime adherence to antiretroviral therapy. African studies ... -
Effects of Budget Deficit on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenyan economy has consistently and persistently experienced budget deficits for a long time and this exposes the economy to various vulnerabilities from both within and outside. The study sought to examine the relationship ... -
Factors Influencing Teacher Performance In The Implementation Of Geography Curriculum In Public Secondary Schools In Imenti South Sub County, Meru County Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The performance of teachers is the major input of Education quality in our schools today and what takes place in the classroom and other learning environment is equally important and needs to be investigated. This study ... -
Service Outsourcing and Supply Chain Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Service outsourcing is a concept that has been widely adopted by many manufacturing firms in today‟s world. Globalization has been the main reason of outsourcing. Companies have therefore worked tirelessly in order to ... -
Effects of Habitat Disturbance on Distribution and Abundance of Papyrus Endemic Birds in Sio Port Swamp, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Papyrus swamps are found patchily around the shores of Lake Victoria mainly along river inflows. Elsewhere, this habitat is widely scattered with notable patches at Lake Naivasha and Lake Jipe. Sio Port is one of Lake ... -
Mobile Banking and Customer Financial Behaviour: Case of Equity Bank in Othaya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Mobile banking which is provision of banking services using handheld devices such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants, has continued to prove its potential in provision of flexible financial services to both ... -
The Effect of Financial Risks on the Return on Investments for Deposit Taking Saccos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) which is a statutory state corporation established under the Sacco Societies Act (Cap 490B) of the Kenyan law was set up and the guiding Regulations 2010 became operational ... -
The Effects Of Electronic Banking As An Innovation Strategy On Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The goal of this study was to analyze the impact of e-banking as an innovation strategy on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design that was cross sectional in approach. ...
