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What is Happening in Africa in the 1990s?
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)I think we are concerned about Africa because the performance of the economies generally, and agriculture specifically, is declining not only compared with other developing regions but also compared with the past. And, ... -
On eqivalence of some operators in hilbert spaces
(School of mathematics, 2011-07)The second chapter of this project enhances the essential aspects to be discussed in the subsequent chapters, on quasisimilarity and almost similarity of operators. In this chapter, we show that unitary equivalence (and ... -
Use of generalized additives to study the association of incidence of malaria and climate variables in epidemic prone sites in Tanzania between 1998 and 2005
(15-03-13)A Generalized additive poisson model was used to study the association of climatic variables and incidence of malaria. GAMs allow non-linear relationships via smooth functions between the predictors and the dependent ... -
Actuarial valuation of temperature derivatives
(15-03-13)Weather affects our daily lives as well as choices. We define the term weather derivative. It is a new class of investment that is yet to gain ground in Africa since the underlying security (weather) is not a trade able ... -
Theoritical risk analysis in insurance using copulas
(15-03-13)This study develops credibility predictors of aggregate losses using NHIF data of the number of patients with same ailments in two different hospitals. For a model of aggregate losses, the interest is in predicting both ... -
Digital library initiatives in Sub-Sahara Africa: overview of status
(Library Department, 2006)Research plays an integral part in National Development. The Unesco Medium-Term Plan (1984-1989) observed that 'assimilation of Scientific and technological information is an essential precondition for progress in developing ... -
Libraries in partnership to bridge the African digital divide for development: Kenya takes the plunge
(Library Department, 25-09-06)Technology is critical for development. A lot of African countries have to deal with the technological gap that threatens to widen the North South development gap. Libraries can play a major role in this struggle by ... -
Innovation through knowledge networks: the African experience
(Library Department, 24-05-11)Many organizations are moving away from hierarchical structures to more fluid management set ups to achieve quick solutions to problems. Networks are proving to be very quick and effective method of sharing knowledge to ... -
Producer funding of agricultural research the case of Kenya’s tea industry
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 05-12-11)This study provides an assessment of the performance of producer financing in Kenya’s tea industry. It is based on a comprehensive literature review, in combination with analysis of data derived from the Tea Board of Kenya ... -
XML based user driven web forms
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The world wide web(WWW) has emerged as the platform of choice for the dissemination of knowledge and information on a global scale. It is also the means of collating data and information from disparate sources for storage, ... -
Income generation at public universities: A case of the University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited
(IBIMASchool of Computing and Informatics, University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited, 2008)Over the years, public universities in the region have had to innovate in order to cope with increased competition and diminishing capitation particularly from the Treasury. The University of Nairobi is no exception. In ... -
Managing Obsolescence Cost: Case of Mobile Phone Handset in Kenya
(AIBUMADepartment of Management Science, 2012)Globally businesses aim at customizing products that are of the right quality and quantity at competitive prices, to ensure that their customers stay loyal. Proper analysis and management of the product life cycle is a ... -
Business planning and competitive strategy at the jitihada business plan competition in Nairobi county
(School of BusinessSchool of Business, 2012-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the business planning and competitive strategy at the Jitihada Business Plan Competition in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study sought to determine the suitability of ... -
Kiswahili Dictation System (SwaSpeak)
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2006)Dictation is the process of converting language from spoken format to written format. This process is usually carried out manually, that is, a human being listens to speech and then either handwrites or types the equivalent ... -
A survey of challenges and strategies for compliance
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2009)Major developments in the field of food safety and quality requirements have had significant impacts on international trade during the last few decades. Raising consumer concerns about a range of food safety matters and ... -
The Diffusion of E-supply chains in Manufacturing: perspective from the large scale manufacturing firms in Kenya
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Relationship between prepaid billing system and working capital management at kenya power and lighting company
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2012)Prepaid billing system is a system of “pay as you use”; a system of buying/selling electricity before use. This system does not limit itself with prepayment meter only; rather it is a complete different system of revenue ... -
Competitive Intelligence Strategies Adopted By The Media Industry In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nation Media Group
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2012)Competitive Intelligence (CI) is both a process and a product. The process of Competitive Intelligence is the action of gathering, analyzing, and applying information about products, domain constituents, customers, and ... -
Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of research
(2012)Universities play a key role in the advancement of knowledge which is vital for the development of key economic and social sectors in any country. The Kenyan Government has identified key priorities for the research sector ... -
The relationship between gearing and value of firms listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(School of business, 2011-10)The objective of this study was to investigate whether there exists a relationship between gearing and value of firms listed on the NSE. Gearing is an expression of the relationship between the amount of finance provided ...
