Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Resource Mobilization for Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture in Public Libraries: Case of the Partnership Between Kenya National Library Service and National Farmers Information Service
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study aimed at evaluating extent of resource mobilization for promotion of sustainable agriculture in public libraries in Kenya with a special focus on the partnership between Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and ... -
Influence of Electronic Banking Practices on Performance of Banks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)inquiry was based on the view of evaluating how electronic banking practices influence the success and value of banks within Nairobi Securities Exchange. Information was gained from a number of firms and data was based on ... -
Assessing Recurrent Neural Networks as a Prediction Tool for Quoted Stock Prices on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relevance and success of financial time-series modelling is predicated upon the inefficiencies of the securities markets. Each forecasting attempt first denies that prices of securities mimic a random-walk process and ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 on the Non-life Insurance Industry Activities: a Kenyan Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to economies and societies worldwide, including the insurance industry. While various studies have been conducted on the impact of the pandemic on the insurance ... -
Impact of Strategic Responses on Performance of Reliance Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations have utilized strategic responses towards quality improvements, productivity increment, cut costs, and reorganize and establish culture. These are acts aimed at dealing with the firm's environment's difficulties. ... -
Project Manager Competencies and Implementation of Counter-extremism Programs: a Case of Somali Youth Livelihoods Program in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Terrorism is perceived as the backyard of violent extremism and radicalization, especially of young men and women. Various initiatives and projects have been created and implemented to identify the fundamental causes of ... -
Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Donor-funded Health Projects: a Case of Somali Health and Nutrition Programme, Abudwak District, Galmudug State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Projects that are backed by donors have a crucial significance in the advancement of Somalia, which is recognised as one of the most underprivileged nations in the African continent. For several decades, they have unwaveringly ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Competitive Advantage at Tosha Petroleum Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The petroleum industry is highly competitive, and understanding the factors that can improve a company's competitiveness provides a significant advantage. Petroleum companies operate in a complex and rapidly changing ... -
Strategy Implementation at the Export Processing Zones Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy implementation is relevant to the realization of the organization’s mission and vision. Strategy implementation can ensure that the Export Processing Zones Authority identifies the strategy implementation practices ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with the occurrence of Campylobacter sp. in children aged 6-24 months in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Campylobacter bacteria is a major cause of foodborne-related bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. It is known to cause diarrhea in young children which has been shown to directly affect their weight ... -
The Distribution of Fluoride Ions in the Groundwatersofthe Baringo Bogoria Lake Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The ground waters of the area extending from the southern shores of Lake Bogoria to the northern shores of Lake Baringo, within the floor of the Rift Valley Kenya have been examined in relation to fluoride concentrations. ... -
Model Reduction for Partial Differential Equations
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research project considersModel Order Reduction (MOR) techniques known as Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) method and Discrete Empirical Interpolation Method (DEIM) for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). ... -
Concentration Levels and Patterns of Fluoride in Groundwater Resources From Kendu Bay Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Water samples from twenty eight boreholes and twenty six wells were sampled in Kendu Bay area which lies between longitudes 34° 35' and 34° 40' E and latitudes 0° 21' and 0° 27' S. The sampling was done in two seasons: ... -
Intersectoral Linkages in Smallholder Farming Systems: the Case of Contract Sugarcane Farming in the Mumias Sugarcane Growing Zone, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1999)This thesis is on the inter -sectoral linkages between the cash crop sector and other farm and non-farm activities. It tfiesi.s examines and synthesises evidence on how a relatively successful and veritable cash crop ... -
The Impact of Cross Border Conflicts on Peacebuilding in Kenya (1992-2010)
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study investigates cross border conflicts and their impact on peacebuilding in Kenya from 1992 to 2010. Cross border conflicts are a threat to peace, human development and security in Kenya. These conflicts increased ... -
Individual and Household Level Associates of Modern Contraceptive Usage Among Married Women in Wajir and Garissa Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya's birthrate is 3.4 children per woman, compared to 2.4 globally given the increasing expenditure in family planning programs and education among married women. High fertility rates can cause maternal mortality, anemia, ... -
The Use of Propaganda in University Politics in Kenya: the Case of University of Nairobi Students’ Association Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study sought to investigate the use of propaganda in politics and how it is being applied at University of Nairobi students ‘Association. Research objectives were to find out the role of propaganda during students’ ... -
Influence of School Based Factors on Implementation of Grade One to Four Mathematics in Rachuonyo East Sub-county, Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study set out to look at the impact by school based factors towards the implementation of grade 1 to 4 mathematics in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Homabay County. Among the determined objectives leading the study are; ... -
Caregivers Food-water Handling Practices, Knowledge and Prevalence of Food-water Borne Diseases in Chidren (1-5 Years) of Yatta, Kenya: a Case of Sand Dams
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The building of sand dams is the elected course of action to remedy the dry conditions. Sand dam creation in Yatta is depends on local expertise in harvesting, sieving, storage of water. This study aimed at assessing ... -
Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth in Somalia: 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The fundamental aim of aid is to create a platform for socio-economic growth. However, foreign aid has been criticized for only creating a cycle of economic dependency among recipient countries with no meaningful economic ...
