Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Exploring the Socio-economic Determinants of Healthcare Utilization in Homabay County Using Binary Logistic Regression Models
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Access to healthcare services is vital for human development, with various factors influencing accessibility, including financial status, cultural norms, geographic location, and educational level. These factors collectively ... -
Strategic Resilience for Performance During and Post- the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Hotels in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this paper was: "To determine the strategic resilience for performance during and post- the COVID-19 pandemic among the Kisumu City hotels‟, following the massive negative impacts as suffered by the hotels, ... -
Project Management Practices and Implementation of Road Construction Projects: a Case of the Southern Bypass, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study's primary goal was to examine project management techniques used in the execution of road construction projects using the example of Nairobi, Kenya's southern bypass. The study employed four primary goals, namely: ... -
Nuclear Disarmament: Does the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Tpnw) Offer Any Future Prospects?
(University of Nairobi, 2024)“I haven't been to hell, so I don't know what it's like, but hell is probably like what we went through. It must never be allowed to happen again.”1 The world witnessed the dreadful environmental and humanitarian ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)
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Factors Associated With an Increase in Caesarean Section Births in Kenya: Evidence From 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Surveys
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study set out to examine factors associated with the increase in caesarean sections in Kenya. Using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS-2014), However in order to show trends in C-Section, data ... -
Effects of Strategy Implementation Practices on Growth of Real Estate Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study aimed to assess the effects of strategy implementation practices on the growth of real estate firms in Nairobi Kenya, drawing theoretical insights from Style and Behavioral Theory, Transformational Leadership ... -
Management Practices and Performance of County Road Construction Projects in Tharaka Nithi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research addresses the management practices and performance of county-funded road construction projects in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, aiming to fill conceptual, contextual, and methodological gaps in existing ... -
The Impact of Skilled Construction Workers’ Turnover on the Performance of Construction Projects in Kenya: a Case Study of Judiciary Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2024)High turnover of skilled construction workers contributes to reduced performance of construction projects. Consequently, this study investigated the persistent construction workers turnover detrimental to project performance ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Cattle Production Projects in Samburu North Sub-county, Samburu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Samburu North Sub County is inhabited mostly by semi-nomadic communities whose livelihoods hinge mostly on production of cattle. Various private and Non-Governmental Institutions have been instrumental in promoting cattle ... -
Effect of Government Expenditure Composition on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Economic growth is a critical objective for many developing countries, including Kenya, where government expenditure plays a vital role in shaping economic performance. However, the composition of this expenditure—specifically ... -
The Effects of Standard Gauge Railway on Industrial Property Values, a Case Study of Athi River Town.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The railway lines act as routes in enhancing movements of people and goods form one location to another in a given region or urban area. These functions which contribute to property value have both economic and environmental ... -
Communication and Climate Change Mitigation Among the Homeless Mothers in Mathare, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)While undertaking this study, the researcher’s main objective was to investigates connections between communication and mitigation efforts in reducing climate change among homeless mothers in Mathare, Nairobi County. The ... -
Communication and Climate Change Mitigation Among the Homeless Mothers in Mathare, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)While undertaking this study, the researcher’s main objective was to investigates connections between communication and mitigation efforts in reducing climate change among homeless mothers in Mathare, Nairobi County. The ... -
Inclusive Design in the Aviation Industry: a Case Study of Wilson Airport, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study explores the implementation of inclusive design principles within the aviation industry, focusing on the unique case of Wilson Airport in Nairobi County, Kenya. The importance of developing settings that meet ... -
Influence of in-service Training on Teachers’ Job Performance: a Case Study of Boston Higashi School in Massachusets, United States of America.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In-service training is a crucial part of teachers' professional development, designed to improve their knowledge, abilities, and overall work performance. This research examines the effects of several in-service training ... -
Satellite-based Bathymetric Survey case Study of Dunga Beach in Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Bathymetry surveys are essential for understanding the topography and morphology of underwater environments, aiding in key applications such as marine navigation, habitat mapping, environmental monitoring and resource ... -
Regression Models in Malaria Cases Prediction Using Climatic Data
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Malaria disease remains a challenging disease to eradicate and still a danger to human population globally. A 2022 report by World Health Organization, indicated the number of malaria cases registered in 2020 were 241 ... -
Grocery Recognition Engine Using Convolutional Neural Network and Bayesian Inferencing
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study presents the development and evaluation of a grocery recognition engine using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Bayesian inferencing, implemented on a Raspberry Pi platform. The system aims to automate the ... -
Enterprise Resource Planning and Project Delivery in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)In response to the changing business environment and increasing competition, commercial banks in Kenya have invested in projects like establishment of more branches, technological innovations and renovation of branches. ...
