Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Technology Transfer Methods and Extension Worker Characteristics on Sustainability of Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urban and Peri urban agriculture contributes substantially to food and nutritional security to approximately 60 percent of Nairobi residents directly or indirectly. The current study was necessitated by the emerging and ... -
The Economic Impact of China`s Relations With Africa: Case Study of Kenya
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Factors affecting the Utilization of Cancer Health Care Services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to examine the factors affecting the utilization of cancer health care services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the demand function ... -
Community Resilience Capacity, Environmental Factors and Performance of Food Security Projects in Loima Sub-county,turkana Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study wass designed to examine community resilience capacity on the performance of food security projects as moderated by environment factors in Loima sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya. The study was anchored ... -
The Gender Factor In Countering Terrorism In Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The overall objective of the study was to assess the gender factor in countering terrorism in Africa using Kenya as the case study. The study sought to achieve the following specific objectives; to assess the trends in ... -
Effect of psychological contract on perceived employee retention among hotels in Mombasa county
(UoN, 2020)Psychological contract is a philosophy that is held between employer and employee in regard to benefits that would accrue to the employer and the expected performance of the employee. Psychological contract is determined ... -
Mediating Conflicts in Africa- Comparing Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) Mediation Processes in South Sudan and Somalia: Lessons for Regional Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, this study is about mediating conflicts in Africa: comparing Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation processes in South Sudan and Somalia: lessons for regional organizations. It analyses, ... -
Interogating Refugee Rights to Health: a Case of Psychological Health of Refugee Children in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this research project was to assess the psychological health of refugee children in Kakuma refugee camp. A refugee child is still a child with all protection needs for his growth and wellbeing. The study ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices and Competitive Advantage Among Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Change is an inevitable continuous process which establishes long-term direction as well as competitive advantage of organizations for ensuring cautious formulation, effective implementation as well as incessant evaluation ... -
An assessment of the influence of slope segments on soil properties in the Mua Hills, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As a factor that is involved in soil formation, topography mediates the interaction of soil and geomorphological processes on a hillslope and this essentially influences the soil properties in a location. Soil properties ... -
Effect of management accounting practices on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya.
(UoN, 2020)Management accounting has always been a critical element of the management function as enhances quality of decision making. The research purpose entailed explaration of the impact of management accounting practices on ... -
Effect Of Reinsurance Practices On Profitability Of General Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)General insurance companies in Kenya are linked with several reinsurance practices, including reinsurance capacity, underwriting capacity, risk management, and re-insurance pools. The assessment focused on effect of ... -
Ujenzi Wa Taswira: Dhima Ya Tashibihi, Sitiari, Tashtiti Na Maelezo Ya Mandhari Katika Utendi Wa Ngamia Na Paa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Katika utafiti huu, tumeshughulikia dhima ya tashibihi, sitiari, tashtiti na maelezo ya mandhari katika Utendi wa Ngamia na Paa. Utenzi huu ni miongoni mwa tenzi sita za Kiswahili za jadi zilizokusanywa, kuhaririwa na ... -
Influence of sales process on performance of Real Estate Firms registered by Estate Agents Registration Board in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In a dynamic and shifting business environment, organizations are struggling to keep up with the changes and fewer companies are able to not only survive but to also maintain a competitive advantage against their competitors. ... -
Assessment of Urban Neighborhood Sustainability: a Case Study of Ngara Estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study is an assessment of urban neighbourhood sustainability. The study argues that unmanaged urban growth has led to urban issues such as environmental problems, poor infrastructure and congestion, among others, ... -
Role of Regional Organizations in Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism-the Case of Igad
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region has been the most conflict and terrorism torn zone in the world. Following the adoption of the Draft Implementation Plan to Counter Terrorism in 2003, IGAD has ... -
Influence of competitive strategies on the performance of Bata Kenya Limited
(UoN, 2020)Strategy formulation and implementation is at the centre of organization performance, a situation that has led organizations to adopt strategic measures aligned to an organization strategic priority. In light of increased ... -
Modifiable Risk Factors and Their Relationship to Risk Management Strategies Among Violent Offenders at Eldoret Main Prison
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Modifiable risk factors assessment and risk management are central to most management decisions made in prisons about offenders, including who should be released, what restrictions are appropriate, and what rehabilitative ... -
Persisting Transboundary Resource Conflicts in Africa- a Case Study of River Omo Delta
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, there are 263 transboundary river basins, out of which 59 are in Africa and five in Kenya. The Omo Delta is located within Lake Turkana Basin, which is one of Kenya’s shared ecosystems with Ethiopia. Due to bad ... -
Challenges and Prospects of African Integration; a Comparative Analysis of the Eac and Comesa (2000-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to make a critical analysis of the challenges and prospects of the African integration by making a comparative analysis between the EAC and COMESA since the year 2000. Among the key questions the study ...
