Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Economic Viability of Rainwater Harvesting and Irrigation Development Interventions in Ethiopia and Kenya: an Application of Stochastic Impact Evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Alleviating poverty and meeting the growing demand for food is the top priority for economic and social development of the developing world. Accordingly, countries have been investing substantial amounts of their budget ... -
Epidemiology and Genomic Investigation of Clostridioides Difficile in Hospitalized Patients With Nosocomial Diarrhoea
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Clostridioides difficile is associated with hospital-acquired diarrhoea with underreported disease burden from African countries. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence and the predictors of healthcare ... -
Governance of the Practice of Traditional Medicine in Selected Markets of Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Traditional medicine (TM) is a conglomeration of natural products that are used in the treatment of diseases and sociocultural syndromes. Folk medicine employs a wider array of natural products that primarily include ... -
Assessment of Community Institutions' Contribution to Forest and Water Governance in the Kilungu Catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The roles and responsibilities of Community Forest Associations (CFAs) and Associations of Water Resource Users (WRUAs) in forest and water resource management have been investigated. However, their comparative contributions ... -
Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphisms in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and Their Household Contacts
(University of Nairobi, 2022)TITLE: Latent Tuberculosis and Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphisms in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and their Household Contacts in Kenya BACKGROUND: Household Contacts (HHCs) are the primary caregivers of ... -
Analysis of the Sustainability of Livestock Food System in Kenya: a Case of Camel Milk Value Chain in Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The pastoral communities of Isiolo County in Kenya are mainly dependent on camel milk value chain as a primary source of livelihood. The system experience challenges in sustenance due to production, quality control, and ... -
Enhancing Public Service Delivery in Kenya With Huduma Centre’s One-stop-shop Model: a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined whether Huduma Centres have enhanced public service delivery in Kenya, with a case study of Nairobi County. The objectives for this study were to examine if Huduma Centre’s One-Stop-Shop model enabled ... -
Organizational Factors Influencing the Implementation of Judicial Performance Improvement Project in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The judicial performance improvement project was designed to scale up and sustain stakeholder participation in the administration of justice and restore public confidence in the judiciary. This was supposed to be achieved ... -
Assessment of Impact of Climate Change Adaptation Interventions on Household Income: Case of Adoption of Improved Pigeon Peas Under Fanya Juu Terraces in Southeastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Climate change presents a formidable challenge to agricultural production in developing countries that largely depend on natural resources and agriculture for livelihood. For a long time, the integration of improved pigeon ... -
Service Quality, Customer Interaction, Brand Experience and Satisfaction of International Air Travellers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The broad objective of the inquiry was to establish the connections amongst service quality, customer interaction, brand experience and customer satisfaction. The specific objectives were to establish the influence of ... -
Influence of Educational Resources on Quality of Education in Public Day Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The realization of the significant role of quality education in economic growth and development of nations has led to the shift in focus in education development from access to its quality. Education in developing countries ... -
Epidemiology, Molecular Characterization, Virulence Gene, and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Thermophilic Campylobacter Species in Puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Dogs are the most popular companion animals in many parts of the world and their ownership has psychological and physical benefits. However, despite the benefits, their close contact with humans poses a major public health ... -
Brand Architecture, Customer Loyalty, Competitive Intensity and Performance of Water Bottling Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed at examining the effects of brand architecture, customer loyalty and competitive intensity on firm performance. The study was carried out in the water bottling firms in Nairobi City County. The specific ... -
Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Mwalimu National Sacco in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the recent past financial market has become quite competitive. Firms within the financial industry have increased as they wrestle for the same market. Both commercial banks and deposit taking SACCOs have flooded the ... -
Climate Variability, Agricultural Productivity and Household Welfare Outcomes in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Eighty-five percent of Ugandans depend largely on rain-fed agriculture to make a living. Thus, they are exposed to the effects of variability in climate. Evidence shows that changes in climate are taking place in all ... -
Influence of Headteachers Management Practices on Job Satisfaction Among Teachers in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this research was to examine the impact of head teachers' management techniques on the level of work satisfaction experienced by teachers in public primary schools located in Nandi County, Kenya. The ... -
Using Transfer Learning to Leverage Large Un-labelled Datasets to Improve Classification Models in Cases With Small- Labelled Datasets: Application to Paediatric Diagnostic and Prognostic Models
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Diagnostic and prognostic models based on machine learning models can improve diagnosis and identification of patients at risk of adverse health outcomes. Healthcare delivery can thus be improved in low and middle income ... -
Neuronal and Astrocytic Structural Changes in the Prefrontal Cortex of the Male Wistar Rat Following Chronic Khat Use
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Chronic and Long-term use of khat may cause neuro-cognitive changes, which have been elucidated in behavioural studies. These may correlate with structural changes in the cytoarchitecture and histomorphometry ... -
Selected Administrative Practices Influencing Student Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The globe's educational institutions face a serious challenge from instances of student disobedience. As a result, school administrators are expected to put in place proper measures in order to secure learning environments ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Access to County Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of institutional factors on access to County Vocational Education and Training institutions in Makueni County, Kenya. The study was informed by the existence of ...
