Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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On Finite Gamma Mixtures and Their Properties
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of finite mixture has contributed immensely in search of more flexible distributions that are in a position to capture data heterogeneity. One parameter Lindley distribution as the first case of a finite mixed ... -
It-enabled Dynamic Capabilities and Their Influence on Organizational Agility; Case for Nairobi’s Medium-sized Manufacturing Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)Globalization, fueled by the progressive rate of technological advancement, has exerted profound changes in the way individuals, businesses or society in general operate. Disruptors are fundamentally changing business ... -
Assessment of Yield Losses and Farmers’ Perceptions on Control Practices of Fall Armyworm: the Case of Maize Infestation in Trans-nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Maize is a principal staple crop in Kenya, largely grown under rain-fed agriculture. Its production is faced with numerous constraints both biotic and abiotic. Invasive species have been a major challenge; the most recent ... -
Centralized Opportunistic Scheduling Technique Based on Leach for Tv White Space Spectrum
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research thesis aims at improving the efficient use of the unlicensed spectrum freed by Analogue to Digital TV transmission transition referred to as Television White Space (TVWS). TVWS networks have a wide scope of ... -
Prevalence, Characteristics, Management and Outcomes of Wounds and Surgical Procedures in Domestic Cats Presented to Selected Veterinary Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A retrospective study was conducted on clinical records of domestic cats presented to six Veterinary Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya over a ten year period (2007 to 2016), with the objectives of determining 1) prevalence ... -
Acute Oral-toxicity, Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Aqueous and Methanolic Bark Extracts of Piliostigma Thonningii (Schum) in Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Aqueous and methanolic extracts of some medicinal plants in African have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Previous studies have documented diverse ethno-medical applications of various plants, ... -
Lines on Cubic Surface Research Report in Mathematics, Number 04, 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this dissertation, we enumerate the 27 lines on a smooth cubic surface X ⊂ P3. We do this by understanding the combinatorics of the subset S of disjoint lines on X of the Grassmanian Gr(2,4) of lines on P3. Further, ... -
Biomass Yield and Quality of Fodder From Selected Varieties of Lablab in Nandi South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Inadequate feeds, both in quality and quantity, is the main challenge facing livestock production in Kenya. Use of concentrate feeds (especially high protein) to enrich low quality fodder is mostly beyond the reach of ... -
A Comparison of Abbreviated Burns Severity Index and the Revised Baux Score in Predicting Severity and Mortality in Moderate to Severe Burns in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Scoring systems in burns’ injury aid in determining severity of injury, type of management and the prediction of outcome. They facilitate accurate decision-making and provide guidance to the patients’ families. ... -
Influence of Electronic Service Strategy on Service Delivery of National Transport and Safety Authority of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Service delivery is a cyclic process that is continuous for establishing and delivery of client-focused services. The delivery of quality services entails comparing customer expectations to performance. Despite the NTSA ... -
Brand Personality, Strategic Marketing Partnerships, Organizational Demographics and Customer Service Delivery of Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)general objective of this study was to establish the relationship between brand personality, strategic marketing partnerships, and organizational demographics on customer service delivery of public universities in Kenya. ... -
E-commerce and Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The evolution of information technology has had a significant effect on business operations and this has changed market structures and the degree of competition. Businesses are able to connect faster at a lower cost both ... -
Effect of Urbanization on Urban Forestry and Air Quality- a Case Study of Ngong Road Forest Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urban forest though playing a vital role in sequestering air pollutants in cities, they have been on the verge of depletion due to rapid urbanization of cities in Sub-Saharan Africa including Kenya. The research aimed on ... -
Study of Some New Curvature Tensors on Lorentzian Para Sasakian Manifolds and Other Related Manifolds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The object of the present paper is to study Lorentzian Para Sasakian manifolds admitting a W3-curvature tensor. We have shown that aW3- at LP-Sasakian manifold is an Einstein manifold, aW3-symmetric andW3- at LP-Sasakian ... -
Adaptation of Commonly Grown Kenyan Potato Cultivars to Diverse Agro-ecological Zones
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) grows best in cool areas where there is reliable water supply. Inadequate supply of water and elevated temperatures during growth and tuber formation significantly reduces tuber yield. ... -
Application of Amis for Improved Access to Agricultural Market Information :case Study Machakos County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)The importance of ICTs in agriculture have been well recognized in numerous publications and policy documents. The adoption and access to Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) by smallholder farmers is a critical ... -
Agility Strategies and Competitve Advantage of Coca-cola Beverages Africa-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The operating environment for a modern firm is volatile and non-static. Its continued existence and success thus depends on strategies it employs to curb the dynamic changes that if not managed well may contribute to loss ... -
Investigating Strategic Leadership and Performance of State Corporations and Departments in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)The study's objective was to investigate the effect of strategic leadership and organisational performance of state corporations and departments in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Housing Urban Development, and ... -
Optimization of Low-cost Food Processing Techniques for the Development of Cowpea Leaves Soup Mixes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Seasonality in the availability coupled with limited value addition practices of the cowpea leaves is great impediment to its utilization. The current study evaluated value addition approaches for the production of superior ... -
Obstacles to Compliance With Regulatory Obligations Relating to the Recycling of Used Lead-acid Batteries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Despite the enactment of an elaborate framework to regulate the handling of used lead-acid batteries in Kenya, the country has witnessed numerous cases of lead poisoning and pollution stemming from the handling of these ...
