Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Characterization and screening of Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Isolates from Maize (Zea Mays L.) Agro Ecosystems in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maize (Zea mays) is a staple food playing a crucial role in food security and income generation for many farmers but its productions is constrained by low soils fertility and poor crops husbandry in DRC. Phosphorus (P) ... -
Role Of Biofortified Crops In Mitigating Food Security In The Rural Households In Murang’a County: A Case Of Women Farmers Of Dry Land Arrowroots
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this inquiry is to investigate the role of biofortified dry land arrowroots in mitigating food security among rural women farmers’ households in Muranga County. The study on biofortified dry land arrowroots ... -
Monitoring Tree Cover Changes in Kenya’s Five Major Water Towers using Geospatial Technologies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Water towers are the hearts that pump life into any ecosystem by providing fresh water recharge to sustain most living organisms that facilitate the very existence of humans. Numerous studies have documented the importance ... -
Molecular Epidemiology Of Echinococcus And Taenia Species In Dogs From Cystic Echinococcosis Endemic Areas In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Dogs are reservoirs and hosts for several parasites which cause zoonoses of public health significance worldwide. All four hookworm species of canines are zoonotic and cause infections ranging from transient skin irritations ... -
Assessing The Adoption Of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies (RWHT) As A Coping Mechanism To Climate Variability In Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kilifi is categorized as a poor county with a high poverty level estimated at 71.7% and experiences food and water insecurity affecting approximately 67% of the households. Rain-fed and small-scale agriculture is a major ... -
Monitoring routine Health indicators from District Health Information System (Dhis2): a Statistical Subsampling approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Routine health facility data is collected using health information systems. In Kenya, it’s collected using the District Health Information System (DHIS2). This data is continuously collected and cheaper to obtain compared ... -
Stakeholder Participation In Project Life Cycle Management, Risk Management Practices And Completion Of Urban Roads Transport Infrastructure Projects In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The focus of this study was to establish the influence of stakeholder participation in project lifecycle management, risk management practices, on completion of urban road transport infrastructure projects in Kenya. The ... -
Prediction of Stock Prices Using Predictive Data Analytics. a Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The field of stock trading worldwide is not even, has never been even and will not be even in the years to come. The money bags, the big boys continue to benefit and make massive profits from the stock market and the small ... -
Petrology And Geochemistry Of Rocks Hosting Niobium -Tantalum,Tin And Tungsten Bearing Mineral In Runyankezi Area Northern Burundi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Runyankezi area occur in the northern part of Burundi in Kirundo and Ngozi Provinces. It occurs in the Meso- to- Neoproterozoic Karagwe-Ankole belt that has a huge mineral potential. Runyankezi is historically known to ... -
Influence Of Macro Environment And Top Management Demographics On The Relationship Between Enterprise Risk Management And Performance Of Kenyan State Owned Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study was a conceptualization of the relationship between Enterprise risk management (ERM), macro environment, Top management demographics (TMD) and organizational performance. Some researchers have argued that ... -
The Use of Reconciliation by the East African Court of Justice (Eacj) in Dispute Resolution by Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to establish the use of reconciliation by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) in dispute resolution by member states. The study’s main objective was to determine the extent to which the EACJ effectively ... -
Influence of usability, accessibility and compliance on E-government Development Index: a case Study of East Africa Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globalization has necessitated the need for the promptness in information dissemination and access regardless geolocation and time. Accordingly, East African countries government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDA) ... -
Influence Of Monitoring And Evaluation Practices On Performance Of Police Housing Projects In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The identification of factors necessary for successful implementation of projects is of great importance to many institutions and organizations. In Kenya like other countries, construction industry is one major industry ... -
An E-voting System Based On Blockchain Technology: (A Case Study Kenya Elections)
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Molecular Identification, Virulence Characterization And Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles Of Escherichia Coli In Milk Intended For Human Consumption In Isiolo County, Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157:H7 is a widely studied foodborne pathogen which has an adverse effect on human health. The threat is aggravated by the fact that there are reported resistance of EHEC ... -
The Acceptability of the Use of Carbon Taxes for Climate Change Mitigation in Kenya: a Political Economy Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sustainable economic growth in Kenya is threatened by her vulnerability to climate change. Incidentally, the major contributors to Gross Domestic Product growth in Kenya are also the highest greenhouse gas emitters. This ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Street Lights In Kenya: A Case Of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing implementation of Street lights in Kenya; A case of Machakos County. This study was guided by the following objectives to; establish the extent to which ... -
Effect Of Students’ Discipline On Their Academic Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Vihiga Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Students’ discipline is an important aspect for a school to achieve academic excellence. However, in most public secondary schools, lack of discipline among students is still a threat to their academic performance. More ... -
Early Warning System For Flash Flood Management Case Of Hell’S Gate National Park
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Natural disasters, like flood, flash floods, earthquakes have led to destructions of properties, loss of lives around the world. Hells gate national park in recent years has experiences destructive flash floods, these ... -
Development of a Smart Prototype Solar Cooler to Replace Charcoal Coolers in Maintaining Quality and Shelf Stability of French Beans Along the Supply Chain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)French bean is one of the major horticultural crops exported from Kenya into International markets. French bean production faces several challenges whose magnitude depend on whether the crop is produced in-house or with ...
