Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Convolutional Neural Network to enhance stock taking
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In the current competitive economic environment, there is a lot of focus in optimization of processes and providing high quality customer experience. This study explores the use of deep learning particularly convolutional ... -
Assessment of factors which contribute to Non-revenue Water in Kenya and their mitigation: case of Meru Water supply
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The availability of water resources has been undergoing reduction with time as a result of rising water demand from rapid growth in population, environmental degradation, and irrigated agriculture in the rural areas and ... -
Impact of the use of Technological Devices on High School Students achievement in Biology in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Science subjects, especially biology have suffered a declining performance compared to non-science subjects at the KCSE. Such performance has been linked to learners’ perception that biology is uninteresting and difficult ... -
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Use For Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In The Irrigated Rice Farming System Of Kiratina Sub Location In Kirinyaga County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Globally, food and livelihood insecurity have persisted for decades, especially in developing countries like Kenya. This is attributed to multiple factors that vary from place to place. This study focused on the most densely ... -
Influence of Teacher preparedness on implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Public Primary Schools in Kiambu Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of teacher preparedness on implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in public primary schools in Kiambu Sub-County, Kenya. Four objectives guided the study; ... -
Cyber security readiness assessment Model in Kenyas’ Higher Learning Institutions: a case of University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cyber security is an important pillar to effective operations on a network infrastructure integrated with information and communications technology. The world today has rapidly embraced the internet whilst personal, social ... -
Incentives in Governance of Water Resources to Mitigate Impacts of Dams on Livelihoods- a Case Study of Chebara, Elgeyo-marakwet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Studies have shown that dams have unexpected adverse impacts on the livelihoods of local communities. The overall objective of this study was to analyze water governance, using both qualitative and quantitative methods, ... -
Resource allocation in TV white space Network using a Novel Hybrid firefly Algorithm
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There is continued increased demand for dynamic spectrum access of TV White Spaces (TVWS) due to growing need for wireless broadband. Some of the use cases such as cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G) access to TV white spaces (TVWS) ... -
Determinants Of The Economic Efficiency Of Cassava Production In Bomi And Nimba Counties, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cassava is both a food and a cash crop. It is the only crop of the root and tubers group that is cultivated in all tropical regions of Latin America, Africa and Asia. More than 450 million Africans consume cassava daily ... -
A Multi-tenancy Cloud Trust Model Using Quality of Service Monitoring- a Case of Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Digitization and changes in technological trends have necessitated the need for enterprises to start or have plans of migrating their services to cloud computing environments. This is to benefit from the many advantages ... -
Leveraging robotic process Automation as an enabler of organizational Digital Transformation: a case of a Telecommunication Company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations are adopting newer technologies in a rapidly evolving digital environment to develop new or change present business processes to meet changing business and customer expectations. Robotic Process Automation ... -
The Effects of Magistrates’ Transfer on the Administration of Justice in Kenya- a Case Study of Courts in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Although studies have been carried out on staffing and transfers of judicial officers, there is limited empirical data on the effect of frequent magistrates’ transfer on the administration of justice in Nairobi City County. ... -
Use of block Chain in the Informal distributed manufacturing industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the last decade, research and development around distributed ledger technology (DLT) has grown exponentially. The financial services industry has been revolutionised by the explosion of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and ... -
Biogeochemical Proxies of Environmental and Climate Change on Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The three crater lakes from Mount Kenya (Nkunga, Sacred and Rutundu) were studied to infer Late Holocene climate and environmental changes. These crater lakes are small closed lake basins with well-defined catchments ... -
Determination of Effectiveness of Luffa Cylindrica as an Adsorbent in Removal of Heavy Metals From Wastewater
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This piece of work reports the sorption properties of Luffa Cylindrica that have not been exploited and carbon from luffa to remove copper and chromium ions from aqueous solution. The effect of contact time, adsorbate ... -
Faecal Cortisol Metabolites as an Indicator of Stress in Captive Spotted Deer (Axis Axis) and Blackbuck (Antilope Cervicapra) in India.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Wildlife is currently facing a lot of challenges in their natural ecosystem such as negative effect of anthropogenic activities and climate change. Zoos play an important role in conservation and protection of wildlife ... -
Influence of Career Development on the Engagement of Non-academic Staff at Kenyatta University
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Engaged Human Resource in an organization is critical for transforming the corporates’ vision and mission to a reality. However there is paucity on the specific impact of career development on workers and their engagement. ... -
Influence of Uwezo Fund on Performance of Youth Agricultural Projects in Chuka Constituency, Tharaka-nithi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Agriculture is the backbone of the Kenyan economy and a major employer of the population. The youth are the majority in terms of population. In addition, they make up the majority of the literate quota as well as the ... -
Influence of Information and Communication Technology Integration on Quality of Education at Primary Schools in Makindu Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on influence of ICT integration on quality of education at primary schools in Makindu Sub County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the influence of teachers’ perceptions ... -
Balancing Economic and Social Objectives in Public Procurement in Kenya-a Review of the Law, the Policy and the Practice
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The coexistence of economic and social objectives in a system of public procurement regulation often results in conflict and dilemma. The conflict and dilemma occur when government bureaucrats make economically efficient ...
