Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Deformation And Resolution Of Surface Singularities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this dissertation, we study ADE surface singularities in terms of Dynkin diagram obtained by deforming and resolving the singularity. Using classic invariant theory, we describe how these surface emerge as quotient ... -
Hedging European Options Against Risks Experienced In The Derivatives Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Options are a popular type of investment in the nancial derivatives market. The intention of buying or selling options is to make pro ts. However, investors might end up making losses if the market goes against their ... -
Natural Product-loaded Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy- Formulation, Characterization, in Silico and Cellular Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cancer is a dreadful disease affecting all categories of people globally. Treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical removal of tumors and / or combination therapies exist, but they present ... -
Customer Segmentation On Mobile Money Users In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Customer segmentation enables organizations to partition a market into subsets that have common needs, interests and priorities. This helps businesses to come up with design and strategies that fulfills the customer needs. ... -
H-Ricci Solitons Onw3 Andw5 Semi-Symmetric Lp-Sasakian Manifolds
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The goal of this project is to study some properties of h-Ricci soliton on LP-Sasakian manifolds. In this work, h-Ricci solitons on LP-Sasakian manifolds which satisfy the semi-symmetric conditions R(X;Y) R(Z;U) = ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Students’ Preparedness on Integration of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning: Case of Eregi Teachers Training College, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study purpose was to determine institutional factors that influence students’ preparedness in integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning: Case of Eregi Teachers’ Training ... -
Impact Of Forensic Accounting Practices On Fraud Detection And Prevention Among Deposit Taking Saccos In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study’s objective was to establish the impact of Forensic accounting practices on fraud detection and prevention among Deposit taking SACCOs in Nairobi County. The study was guided by forensic accounting practices that ... -
Effects of Employees Performance Appraisal Strategy on Student Performance in Nairobi. A Case of Public Schools in Utawala
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The topic for this study sought to assess the effect of employee performance appraisal strategy on the students’ performance in Nairobi. A case of Utawala schools. The objectives of this research includes determining how ... -
Analysis of Institutional Dynamics and Their Influence on Livestock Export Trade in the Berbera Corridor of Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the last four decades, Somalia’s economy has evolved from a centralised economy under socialist institutions to a largely stateless and deregulated economy that has attracted interest from scholars. Some scholars have ... -
Assessment Of Livestock Farmers’ Preferences For Integration Of Community-Owned Resource Persons And Interrelationships In Animal Trypanosomiasis Management Methods In Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Animal trypanosomiasis is a major constraint to livestock production and a threat to food security in most parts of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Smallholder cattle producers are particularly affected because access to veterinary ... -
A Big Data Analytics Architecture for Urban Transportation System-a Case for Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urbanization in Nairobi City has witnessed rapid growth over the last 10 years, with the current 2019 census indicating a city populace of about 4.4 million dwellers (KNBS, 2019). This has contributed to transportation ... -
Influence Of Big Data Analytics On Operational Agility Of Selected State Entities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Big data technologies assist companies to effectively fathom their markets and retain their created opportunities by obtaining plentiful data. Various firms resources related to big data should be well understood in order ... -
Assessment Of ICT Project Failure Factors In Government Agencies A Case Study Of Kenyan Government Agencies.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Information technology has become a critical differentiator in businesses enabling them to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. This has hence pressured many organizations to pursue change and adaptation to the ... -
Household Food And Nutrition Security Among Women In Peri- Urban Areas: A Case Of Mathare Informal Settlement In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Food and Nutrition insecurity remains a challenge in Kenya today. The situation in the urban slums is becoming serious and requires urgent action to cub its progress. Factors that can currently be associated with household ... -
A Re-Examination Of A Five Parameter Lindley Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this project,Generalized Five Parameter Lindley distribution(G5L) has been proposed as a new generalization of Lindley capable of modeling di erent shapes with increasing, decreasing,constant and bathtub failure ... -
Mapping The Flooding Of Lake Nakuru National Park And Its Effects On Resident Wildlife
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Lake Nakuru National Park (LNNP) was established in 1961 and is a world-famous conservation area. Initially, it only encompassed Lake Nakuru and the adjacent mountainous vicinity, but was extended to include a large part ... -
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Non Destructive Testing Techniques for Inspection of Critical Aircraft Components- A Case of the Kenyan Aviation Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aircraft structural defects account for 33.3% of the aviation accidents in Kenya. This study evaluated the effectiveness of four types of NDT methods; ultrasonic inspection, radiography, visual testing and magnetic particle ... -
Electrohydrodynamic Atomization of Non-newtonian Liquids With High Solid Content: a Case Study for the Production of Powder.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Electrohydrodynamic atomization (EHDA) is now a well-known technique among the researchers as a potential technique for industries. The technique uses electric fields to produce mono-dispersed charged droplets and ensures ... -
Hybrid Garch(1,1) European Option Pricing Model With Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition
(University of Nairobi, 2020)espite the option pricing importance in risk management and selection of portfolios, it is challenging to accurately price options due to unpredictable feature of asset prices. There are numerous risks in the nancial ... -
Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Insulation of Accumulator Heater in Plastic Blow Moulding Process a Case Study of Kentainers Limited, Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Blow moulding process of plastic tank production makes use of electricity to heat the band heaters to attain optimal temperature for melting the plastic pellets which are the raw materials used in the process. Based on an ...
