Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Exercises on the Performance of Water Development Programs in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In Kenya, governments and non-governmental groups have implemented a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance of water projects. Despite this effort, there has been a gap in the performance of water projects, ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Human Rights Dimension of a Pandemic: Evaluation of the Effect of Covid 19 on the Right to Education in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Covid-18 pandemic has had many political, social, economic, and cultural impacts on people's lives. The pandemic has altered regular human interactions. The education sector was among the worst-hit sectors by the ... -
Influence of Community Based Structures on Sustainability of Water Projects: a Case of Borehole Projects in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For sustainability of water projects in both rural and urban areas in Kenya, community involvement is paramount. Rural populations are the most disadvantaged when it comes to coverage of water and sanitation services. This ... -
Children’s Right to Participation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The right to participate by children is a global issue that has received attention and this is witnessed regionally and specifically in Kenya. This was the inspiration to carry out the current study examining the various ... -
Insurance Fraud Risk Management and Financial Performance of General Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)General insurance firms in Kenya have continued to display declining performance in the recent years. In the recent years, majority of the fraud cases in the insurance industry occur in the general insurance category. The ... -
Human Resource Management Challenges in Star Rated Hotels, Nakuru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This istudy isought ito idetermine ithe ihuman iresource imanagement ichallenges iin star rated hotels in Nakuru County. iThe iobjective iwas to determine the human resource management challenges faced by star rated hotels ... -
Towards Good Governance: an Appraisal of the Role of Article 10 of the Constitution in Implementation of Public Procurement Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The promulgation of the 2010 Constitution was a major milestone towards realizing good governance in Kenya. Article 10 of the Constitution outlines national values and principles of governance that ought to permeate public ... -
Factors Influencing the Internationalization of Kenyan Firms in the Chemical and Allied Manufacturing Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the last five years, there has been a growth in Kenyan Multinational corporations' foreign participation in emerging markets. Most are encouraged to expand their operations abroad with the promise of digitization and ... -
Revisiting Work Injury Benefits Framework for Kenya: a Case for Review of Wiba 2007
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Work Injury Benefits Act CAP 236 of the Laws of Kenya (WIBA), was one of the highlights of labour reforms in 2007 that was seeking to promote employees’ rights to compensation for work related injuries. However, WIBA ... -
To Assess the Influence of Policy and Legal Framework on Ict Innovation
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study assessed the how policy and legal framework influence software innovation in Kenya. It concentrated on Government laws, policies, industry related issues as well as copyright infringement and enforcement establishment ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Complementary Feeding Practices Among the Healthcare Workers in Level 2 and 3 Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(Uon, 2021)Background: World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on infant nutrition state that mothers should exclusively breastfeed their children for the first six months of life. At six months, an infant‟s energy requirements ... -
Effect of Financial Risks on Growth of Firms: a Case of Insurance Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Local insurance firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) encounters myriad of challenges in their attempt to improve their business growth. One of the challenges that have affected growth of these firms exposure ... -
Physical Mobility Experiences and Access to Worksites Among Small Scale Traders With Special Needs in Nairobi’s Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Most of the PWDs experience high levels of poverty and unemployment. Some work in city spaces that are not planned to meet their needs. While the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 aims at creating safe, resilient, ... -
Framework for Bereavement Care After Perinatal Loss: Affected Parents’ Perspective and Healthcare Providers’ Perspective at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2020. A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Within a year of a loss of pregnancy, about 20% of mothers develop some form of psychological disorder, with anxiety and depression being the commonest. If the disorders are not managed, progression to serious ... -
Temporal Dynamics of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (J.e. Smith), Stemborer Pests and Associated Natural Enemies in Maize Fields in Semi-arid Zone, Machakos, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Maize is one of the principal food security crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Kenya maize is a staple food crop and source of employment and income for millions of farming communities. Due to poor maize yields, production ... -
Formulation of Hydroalcoholic Gel With 80% Isopropyl Alcohol
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Hydro alcoholic gels are used as hand disinfectants to kill microbes on the skin. Most of hydro alcoholic gels contain a WHO recommended alcohol concentration with a range of 60% to 95% which destroys the ... -
Effects of Inclusion of Opuntia Stricta (Erect Prickly Pear) in the Diet of Lactating Camels on Milk Production and Quality in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)There are increasing numbers of pastoralist communities rearing camels in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya, whose population in the country was estimated to be 3.22 million in 2016. The camel keepers experience shortage ... -
The Effect of Diaspora Remittances on Macroeconomic Variables in East Africa Community
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Diaspora remittances are defined as cash transmitted by an individual in a foreign land to their country of origin. Macroeconomic variables are variables that are a pointer of the existing trends on the economy. Remittances ... -
Climate Variability and Poverty Nexus in Kenya (1986-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study had sought to examine the impact of climate variability on poverty in Kenya. Specific objectives included to examine the effect of climate variability and other covariates on poverty in Kenya. To establish the ...
