Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Testing Stochastic Dominance Of Manufacturing Stocks At The NSE Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Stochastic dominance relationships between two or more variables is crucial in the field of actuarial science, econometrics and in studying reliability. This project applies the Stochastic Dominance (SD) portfolio ... -
The Development Of Education For Learners With Visual Impairments In Kenya: A Case Of Thika School For The Blind, 1945-2003
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to trace the historical development of education for Learners with Visual Impairments (LWVI) in Kenya from 1945 to 2003 using Thika School for the Blind (TSB) as a case. This was deemed an important ... -
Pediatric Elbow Fracture Pattern And Association With Body Mass Index
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Pediatric fractures around elbow region constitute a large burden of injuries treated in trauma hospitals. Elbow fractures in children make up about 5-10% of all fractures in pediatric patients with distal ... -
Influence Of Socio-Cultural Environment On Talent Identification For Rugby Players In Rugby Clubs In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The role of the socio-cultural environment on talent identification for sports has been a topical issue among sports researchers for decades. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of the socio-cultural ... -
Institution-based Factors Affecting Effective Teaching in Chemistry- a Survey of Secondary School Teachers in Naivasha Sub-county, Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Requirement designed for effective teaching has gained significance in the Global arena. However, in Naivasha Sub-County, students’ performance in chemistry in KCSE has remained below average. The research aimed at ... -
Re-Displacement Of Closed Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures In Children Treated By Above Elbow Cast At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Diaphyseal forearm fractures are the third most common paediatric fractures and are mostly managed conservatively. Following casting, re-displacement is the most common short term complication. Lack of correction ... -
Influence Of Summative Assessment On Learner Motivation Among Primary School Pupils In West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The project purposed to ascertain the influence of summative assessment towards learner motivation among primary school pupils in the county of West Pokot within Kenya. Objectives here comprised of: to analyze the effect ... -
Investigating Socio-Economic Impacts On Sustainable Mountain Freshwater Ecosystem Services In Mt. Elgon Watersheds Under A Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Mt.Elgon watersheds are important freshwater catchment for rivers that provide water for all aspects of human livelihoods in the region. The increasing pressures of anthropogenic drivers of climate change are impacting ... -
Home Based Factors Affecting The Academic Performance Of High School Girls In In Kenya In Machakos Sub County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main aim of all girls once they are enrolled at high school is usually to excel, however they encounter certain hindrances that interfere with their desired academic outcome. Based on the available data on academic ... -
Influences of Hidden Curriculum on Students’ Worldview in Christian Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
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Managing Urban Traffic Congestion: A Case Study Of Lan`dhies -Jogoo Road Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Nairobi is an economically dynamic urban area with rapid urbanization and population growth persisting over the recent years. This has encouraged increased demand for goods and services and hence increase urban mobility ... -
Influence Of Formative Assessment On Achievement In Business Studies In Public Secondary Schools In Kitui County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Authentic formative assessment is a kind of alternative assessment whereby teachers ask learners to do real life activities to demonstrate right application of required knowledge and skills. Formative assessment involves ... -
Modeling Determinants of Household Access to Credit in Rural Kenya
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Flood Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies And Participation Rates Of Pupils In Primary Schools In Tana Delta Sub County, Tana River County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)study aimed at investigating the relationship between flood disaster risk reduction strategies and participation rates of pupils in public primary schools in Tana Delta sub County of Tana River County. Four objectives thus ... -
Assessment For Learning And Mathematics Achievement In Public Secondary Schools In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Paradigm shift in educational evaluation as well as assessment in educational system is to ensure that assessment achieves its basic purpose and objective, which is to improve students’ learning. This leads to real life ... -
Evaluating The Impact Of E-government Services: A Case Of Nairobi City County Electronic Payments Service
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Reducing Customer Churn In The Telecommunication Industry By Use Of Predictive Analytics
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Customer churn is a big problem in various businesses and especially so in the telecommunication industry. When a business loses its customers, it loses the revenue that was being generated from the customers and possibly ... -
Hermeneutic Inquiry On Strikes In Secondary Schools In Kenya: Mitigating The Problem Through Existentialism
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Management Of The Effects Of Land Use Changes On Urban Infrastructure Capacity: A Case Study Of Ruaka Town, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Land-use change is a major driver to the effects of climate change and other socio-economic and environmental challenges, major challenge policymakers, planners and urban managers grapple with. Ruaka town is no exception ...
