Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Institutional factors influencing the sustainability of donor-funded dairy agricultural projects a case of Siyoi, west Pokot county, Kenya.
(UoN, 2020)Sustainability of Donor funded projects has become critical in the management of projects by the community due to institutional factors characteristics. The purpose of this studywas to investigate the institutional factors ... -
Occurrence and Outcomes of Urolithiasis and Other Urinary Tract Conditions in Domestic Cats in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a retrospective study that covered a 10 years period from January 2009 to December 2018...... -
Determinants of profitability of Islamic Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Compared with their conventional counterparts, majority of the Islamic financial institutions do encounter challenges with their profitability. Such challenges are characterized by a relatively higher proportion of ... -
Dynamics Of Resistance Plasmids Of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhi In Kibera, An Urban Slum Where High Burden Of Typhoid Fever Has Been Described
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Multidrug resistance (MDR) in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is mainly plasmid-mediated, yet, little is known of the plasmid dynamics in typhoid endemic settings. Methods We used whole genome sequence data ... -
Sustainability of reforestation projects in Kodera and wire forests in Rachuonyo south sub-county, Homa -bay county – Kenya.
(UoN, 2020)Despite substantial financial investment on reforestation projects, they fail to realize their fundamental goal of biodiversity conservation, carbon emission reduction, and support to livelihoods, leading to wastage of ... -
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Insurance Disputes: a comprehensive review of the Legislative framework in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disputes are inevitable when not avoidable and especially so in the insurance industry which is synonymous with high volumes of claims. Unresolved disputes become a constant burden to all the parties involved and therefore, ... -
Influence of ethnic conflicts on learners’ access to education in public primary schools at Sigowet sub-county of Kericho county-Kenya.
(UoN, 2020)Over a period of three decades, perennial ethnic based attacks have been experienced in Sigowet Sub County that have affected the people living in the area. Focusing on loss of breadwinners, displacement of parents and ... -
An Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of Adoption Of Alternative Livelihood Strategies On Socio-Economic Wellbeing Of Pastoral Communities In Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Pastoralism is a key livelihood source for most people globally and makes an important contribution to Kenya’s GDP. Due to population increase, climatic and weather variations, living conditions have been worsening for the ... -
Magnitude of Post- Urethroplasty Urinary tract infections in Children with hypospadias at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Children who have undergone urethroplasty (reconstructive surgery) procedure for hypospadias are at a higher risk of getting urinary tract infections (UTI). This may be due to urethral scarring following ... -
Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) on the Female Population; a case of in Kabete Ward, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to rise in Africa, governments have put in place prevention measures like social distancing and lockdown to contain this pandemic. This measures, although ... -
Factors affecting enrolment and performance of female students in physics a case of secondary schools in Kaiti sub-county, Makueni county-Kenya.
(UoN, 2020)The study intended to probate the factors that influence enrollment and performance of girls in Physics in selected schools within Kaiti Sub County, Makueni County. Physics is a branch of Science taught as an optional ... -
Modelling determinants of duration of School-to-Work transition among Public University Graduates
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this study, we analyse Kenya STEP Survey 2013 data byWorld Bank. We seek to identify signi cant determinants of duration of school-to-work transition among public university graduates. We analyse a sample of 116 public ... -
The Link Between Poverty and the Right to Free, and Fair Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the interplay between poverty and free, and fair elections in Kenya. It explores historical, the legal, and institutional framework for elections in Kenya and, a few selected election irregularities ... -
Organizational factors influencing sustainability of county-funded development projects a case of Meru youth service project, Meru county, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The concept of sustainability of projects whether donor or government funded is posing a serious challenge not only in Kenya but also in many least developed countries. Most projects implemented at high costs often tend ... -
Determinants of the Adoption of Internet Banking Project in Kenya Commercial Banks- a Case of KCB Bank, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The research-project intended to probe the determinants of the adoption of internet banking project in financial institutions: a case of KCB bank, Nairobi County. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulates the operations ... -
Infrastructural Development as a Determinant of Kenya – China Economic Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to establish if Kenya’s purposeful infrastructure investment anchored largely on Chinese financial support has led to improvement and modernization of Kenya’s infrastructure network, economic growth and ... -
Trends in Low Birthweight Deliveries as an indicator of Malaria Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Low birthweight (LBW < 2500 g) is a phenomenon that is more pronounced in developing countries where infectious diseases are most prevalent. Malaria infection in all endemic areas of Sub-Saharan Africa has become an ... -
The Impacts of Metacognitive Awareness on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study delved into the construct of metacognitive awareness among students and teachers in teaching and learning, and how this has influenced educational achievement amongst senior secondary learners in the ... -
Influence of managers’ strategies on sustainability of donor-funded community-based girl child support projects in Kenya – a case of girl child support CBO projects in Kilifi county, Ganze sub-county, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The purpose of this study was to assess influence of Managers’ strategies on the sustainability of donor funded CBO projects in Ganze Sub-County. Sustainability of donor funded Community Based Organization (CBO) projects ... -
Integration Of Road Design Information With Carrymap For Mobile Access
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Today, technological advancement is a major driving force in changing the face of the spatial information around the world. High spatial resolution satellite imagery has revolutionized the Mapping discipline. The GIS ...
