Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Selected School Factors on Performance of Secondary School Students in Mathematics in Nyahururu and Laikipia North Sub-counties, Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Performance in Mathematics is valued in all societies due to its strong foundation for a country’s scientific development. Therefore, performance in Mathematics has become a major issue of concern at secondary level of ... -
Effects of Maternal Folate Use on Postnatal Development of the Rat Cerebellar Cortex
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Strategic Agility and Performance of Accredited Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of strategic agility on performance. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between strategic agility and performance; establish the mediating ... -
Strategic Planning Systems and Sustainable Urban Road Infrastructure Development Among Town Councils in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The development of sustainable urban road infrastructure has become a crucial research objective in the field of strategic management. While it has been suggested that Strategic Planning Systems (SPS) may impact the ... -
Pathogenic Bacteria, Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals in Water and Associated Pathology in Oreochromis Niloticus in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to investigate: (a) Establish types and loads of bacteria in the water and Oreochromis niloticus of Lake Victoria, and to assess their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, (b) the presence ... -
Pathogenic Bacteria, Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals in Water and Associated Pathology in Oreochromis Niloticus in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to investigate: (a) Establish types and loads of bacteria in the water and Oreochromis niloticus of Lake Victoria, and to assess their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, (b) the presence ... -
Board Practices, Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management and Performance of Government Owned Entities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There is growing public debate on the role of the boards in government owned entities due to their poor performance, corporate scandals, and increased incidences of corruption cases. Good board practices, internal controls ... -
Exploring the Knowledge, Skills and Experiences of Mothers of Children With Dyslexia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study situated the knowledge, skills, and experiences of mothers of children with dyslexia in Kenya. It explores the untold narratives of mothering children with dyslexia in Kenya. The literature review indicates ... -
Developing Technologies for Integration of Mushroom Pleurotus Sp. Cultivation With Production of High Value Products From Mushrooms and Fruit Post Harvest Wastes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Increasing global population has led to an increase in demand for fruits, resulting in massive generation of fruit processing and post-harvest wastes. The current study thus developed technologies for fruit waste utilization ... -
Investigation of Pollution Loading on Sosiani River in the Eldoret City
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Chief Executive Officer Compensation, Earnings Management, Audit Quality and Value of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2025)The overarching aim of a firm is to increase owners’ wealth. This aspect is reflected through augmented firm value – and management has a responsibility to periodically report to the shareholders on how well resources ... -
Towards Climate Resilient Food Systems: Assessment of Food Crises and Coping Strategies in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)A food system chain entails the process food takes from the farm to the table and disposal of food waste. This research was premised on climate variability and its ramifications on food security in Taita Taveta County and ... -
Media and Health Information Seeking Behavior Dynamics Among the Elderly in Kenya: a Study of Kibra
(University of Nairobi, 2025)This study explored how the elderly slum dwellers, particularly in Kibra Sub County, Nairobi, seek health information through media. The objectives were to examine health information-seeking patterns, investigate related ... -
Corporate Governance, Funding Structure, Regulatory Frameworkand Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The relationship between corporate governance (CG) and financial performance (FP) has garnered interest from both scholars and policymakers, but there is no convergence in the existing literature as to whether CG directly ... -
Distribution of Endangered Raptors in Relation to Climate Change Scenarios and Overhead Power Line Risks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Many raptor species face threats such as electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation, and their distribution patterns remain poorly understood. However, climate change also poses a significant threat to global ... -
Rapid Screening of Pesticide Residues Using Vibrational Spectroscopy, Theoretical Calculations, and Machine Learning: a Case Study on Chlorothalonil
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Chlorothalonil, a fungicide commonly used in agriculture to combat fungal infections, is a major concern due to its persistent residues in the food supply, especially in countries like Kenya where vegetable consumption ... -
Resource Management, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation in Completion of Kenya Police Housing Scheme Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2024)There1 has been1 an1 increase1 in1 demand1 and1 supply for housing all over the1 world. This is attributed1 to urbanization1 and1 increase1 in1 the1 need1 for accommodation1 for public servants. Access ... -
Assessment of Service Uptake, Monitoring and Evaluation Practices, and Performance of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Projects in Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)HIV projects play a critical role in mitigating the challenges posed by the epidemic. This study evaluated the progress made by implementing partners in alignment with the global 95-95-95 cascade targets set by UNAIDS, ...
