Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Public Procurement Reforms in Kenya: a Quest for Equity and Fairness
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Public procurement in Kenya has undergone various changes in a bid to reform how the Government sources for goods and services using public funds. Public procurement reforms have been undertaken within the wider context ... -
The Legal And Institutional Environment On Implementation Of Public Private Partnerships In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In recent past, there has been a move by many developing countries to bridge their budget deficit by mobilizing funding from the private sector to finance their development agenda. Many governments, including Kenya, seek ... -
Gender Relations In Adoption Of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices; A Case Of Rice Farmers In Kirinyaga County Valentine Wanjiru Waroga Anthropology, Gender And African Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a cross-sectional study on gender relations in the adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among rice farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Specifically, it sought to establish the current climate smart ... -
The Place of International Arbitration in East Africa: a Case Study of the Effectiveness of the East African Court of Justice as an International Arbitral Tribunal
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research reflects on the functioning of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) as an international arbitral. The motivation behind this research paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of the East African Court of ... -
The Efficacy Of The World Trade Organisation Dispute Settlement Mechanism In Addressing Trade Disputes Between African Countries And Other Member States In The Multilateral Trade System
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The WTO is a trade forum for states to grow their market share while protecting state rights provided for in the various Agreements annexed to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization. The record of states ... -
Financial inclusion as catalyst to women’s economic empowerment in dagoretti north sub-county, nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on financial inclusion as a catalyst to women’s economic empowerment in Dagoreti Sub-County, Nairobi City County. Women financial inclusion is not only a pathway to women economic ... -
The Efficacy of Anti Counterfeit Laws in the Digital Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The internet is of utmost importance for companies and organisations to boost their online presence worldwide. The Internet represents a way to reach customers via online marketplaces and social media in a cost-effective ... -
Adolescent Attitudes Towards The Provision And Use Of Contraceptives In Kamukunji Constituency, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a descriptive survey study of the adolescents’ experiences of sexual exploitation and abuse in public mixed day secondary schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study specifically set out to: determine the forms ... -
Adolescents’ Experiences Of Sexual Exploitation And Abuse In Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools In Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a descriptive survey study of the adolescents’ experiences of sexual exploitation and abuse in public mixed day secondary schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study specifically set out to: determine the forms ... -
Influences Of Husbands’ Fertility Preferences On Young Couples’ Reproductive Behavior In Kamukunji Sub-county, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Fertility preferences, in the Kenyan context, is an issue of great importance because of the high fertility rates in the country. Several studies have revealed that the preferences of fertility are essential in determining ... -
Infusing Integrity in Elections: a Case for Regulating Corporate Campaign Contributions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Money is the oil that greases Kenyan politics. Corruption is equally viewed as a key feature of Kenyan politics since 1990. This study examines how constitutional and statutory developments in Kenya since 2010 have regulated ... -
Gender Assessment Of Access To Financial Capital For Agri-business Smes: A Case Of Fish Traders In Homa Bay County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on gender assessment of access to financial capital among agribusiness SMEs in the fish trade in Homa Bay County. Specifically, the study set out to: assess the gendered ... -
Determinants Of Male Involvement In Family Planning In Huruma Ward, Mathare Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a cross-sectional exploratory study of determinants of male involvement in family planning in Huruma Ward, Mathare Constituency. The study investigated the sociocultural determinants of male involvement in FP as ... -
Vehicle-size Selection For Road-based Transit Operating In Mixed Traffic –the Case Of Nairobi Thika Highway
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Vehicle size and type is one of the principal factors influencing the efficiency of transit service. This study sought to develop an approach to the optimization and selection of transit vehicle sizes for an uncoordinated ... -
Asset Price Bubbles: Causes, Concequences and Regulation Options for Kenya’s Real Estate Market
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Since the year 2006, it has been reported that property prices have more than quadrupled in all areas in Kenya and especially in and around Nairobi. So fast has been the escalation of the prices that by the end of last ... -
A Review Of The Law Relating To Political Participation Of Persons With Disabilities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Discussions on the human rights have been on the increase globally since the end of World War II. The main focus of discussions has been on the protection of human rights and prohibiting the discrimination against persons ... -
Short-termwind-speed-to-wind-power Forecasting Using A Hybrid Of Particle Swarm Optimization And Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Renewable energy has gained momentum over the last decade, with wind power technology leading by the number of projects implemented worldwide and academia as research[1]. Worldwide the growth of wind energy generation[2] ... -
Assessing The Legal Framework On Financing Terrorism In Kenya: A Case Study Of Al-Shabaab Terror Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Terrorism is a ‘dog’ that continues to bite hard at the society. As acts of terrorism increase, it is evident that the terror organizations have finances which they use in planning and carrying out the said attacks. A ... -
Strengthening the Legal and Institutional Framework for Air Pollution Control in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
