Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Marketing Mix Strategies, Firm Characteristics, Competitive Environment and Performance of Tour Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current study sought to determine the effect of Marketing Mix Strategies, Firm Characteristics and Competitive Environment on tour firms’ performance in the Kenyan context. Four specific objectives guided the study. ... -
Design and testing of a demand response q-learning algorithm for a smart home energy management system
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which may be achieved either through wired solutions involving infrastructural investment in generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
Phytochemical Study of Selected Dracaena Species for Anti-inflammatory and Anticancer Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Chronic inflammation is associated with the onset of chronic disorders such as cancer. The currently available anti-inflammatory and anticancer drugs are associated with diverse undesirable side effects. Hence, search for ... -
Reverse Logistics, Process Innovation, Operational Performance and Competitive Advantage of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Today globally, countries and manufacturing entities alike are concerned with environmental sustainability. Execution of reverse logistics strategies has been contemplated as a feasible alternative to mitigate the negative ... -
Implementation of Augmented Reality in Media Advertising in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging interactive technology with high potential to contribute to the competitive advantage of an organization, enabling consumers to obtain rich product experiences using virtual information ... -
Board Structure, Earnings Management, Firm Characteristics and Audit Opinion in Commercial State Owned Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)To evaluate the state of accountability in commercial state owned enterprises in Kenya this study evaluated the relationship among board structure, earnings management, firm characteristics and audit opinion. This study ... -
Strategy and Performance of Agricultural and Veterinary Retailers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Over the years changes in the business environmental factors have contributed significantly to strategies, which in turn determine the success and/or failure of organizations. Stiff competition from several upcoming ... -
A Study Ofw5 - Curvature Tensor in Lp- Sasakian Manifold
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal of this project, is to study the properties ofW5-Curvature tensor in LP -Sasakian manifold and the following theorem are proved. - AW5 -flat LP-Manifold is a flat manifold. - AW5 -Semisymmetric LP-Sasakian ... -
Access control model for container-based virtual environment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)With rapid development and adoption of virtualization technology, security concers have become more prominent. Access control is the focal point when it comes to security............... -
Contraceptive Use Dynamics In Kenya, 2003-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study presents the findings of an investigation of the dynamics of contraceptive use in Kenya from 2003 to 2014 using Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) data from three surveys conducted during that period. ... -
The Aesthetics of Crime Fiction in Kenyan Film: an Examination of the Paradox of Painful Art in Nairobi Half Life and the Kitchen Toto
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study analyses two films: Nairobi Half Life and The Kitchen Toto, with a view to establishing why people would enjoy watching a film full of criminal activities, and which elicit pain when they avoid painful situations ... -
Effect of Readers’ Theatre Technique on Learner Achievement in Reading Skills in Secondary Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Readers‟ theatre technique promotes reading fluency and comprehension by employing strategies which initiate active learning experiences. Learners do not only activate background knowledge to assist in comprehension of ... -
Appraisal of the Climate Change Resilience of a Pastoral Socialecological System- a Case Study of the Maasai Community in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kajiado County is largely Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). The Maasai pastoralists, who are the predominant community inhabiting the County, have been faced with persistent droughts leading up to 30 per cent loss of ... -
Use of Blockchain to Digitize Land Records and Track Land Transfer Transactions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Land transactions have been marred by illegal, unauthorized and untraceable actions globally and locally in Kenya. This has led to huge loses when same parcel is allocated to multiple owners or to wrong owner. To help curb ... -
Organizational Factors, Monitoring and Evaluation and Performance of Health Projects Funded by County Government of Meru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Organizational factors such as structure and culture have a critical role in the general performance of an organization. In order to ensure successful completion of projects, project teams should maintain quality performance ... -
Financial Constraints, Firm Size, Industry Growth and Investment Cash Flow Sensitivity of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial constraint has been one of the key challenges facing firm growth in the world. Some of the existing literature in finance presents that FC can be used to measure ICFS while the rest is opposed to this position. ... -
Complete Genome Analysis of Lytic Phages and Identification of Hypothetical Phage Proteins Targeting Major Protein Complexes of Staphylococcus Aureus
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Bacteriophages (phages) are obligate parasites of bacteria. Phages are grouped according to their life cycle as lytic, temperate (lysogenic), pseudo-lysogenic and chronic phages. Lytic phages have been applied ... -
Health Care Quality Dimensions, Client Characteristics, and Performance of Family Planning Programme in Nakuru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of Healthcare quality dimension, client characteristics and performance of family planning program in Kuresoi North sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya. This was directed ... -
The Geometry, Hydro-geochemistry and Vulnerability of Aquifers to Pollution in Urban and Rural Settings- a Case Study of Kisumu and Mt. Elgon Aquifers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa considered to have water scarcity, and the national per capita water is below 1,000 cubic meters. The estimated per capita by the Kenya government in 2005 was about 647 ...
