Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Influence of Inlet Drying Air Temperature and Milk Flow Rate on the Physical, Optical and Thermal Properties of Spray-dried Camel Milk Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The influence of milk flow rate and inlet drying air temperature on the physical, optical and thermal properties of laboratory spray-dried camel milk powders is investigated. The physical, thermal and optical properties ... -
Drying Modelling, Moisture Diffusivity and Sensory Quality of Thin Layer Dried Beef
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the present study was to determine the drying kinetics, moisture diffusivity and sensory quality of convective air dried beef. The effect of temperature of drying (30-60°C) and thickness of samples (2.5-10 ... -
Livestock herd structures and dynamics in Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya’s Northeastern Province, pastoralism is the main livestock production system and means of livelihood. However, pastoralists are facing increasing risks such as drought, insecurity, animal diseases, increasing human ... -
Tracing Innovation Pathways in the Management of Natural and Social Capital on Laikipia Maasai Group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Group ranches (GRs) were established in Kenya in the 1960s and 1970s; their objectives included the increase of pastoral land productivity and the control of land degradation. Since their establishment, GRs have evolved ... -
The Effects of Environmental Based Socio-economic Factors on Enrollment of Male Student in Secondary School in Kirinyaga County Central Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The male student enrollment in Kirinyaga County, Central region of Kenya has been increasing at a decreasing rate. It has been observed that more females than males are participating in education in secondary schools. This ... -
Quality of Education in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya- Does Teacher Motivation Matter?
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Quality of education has remained at the heart of educational administration over the years. The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which teacher motivation levels influence quality of education in ... -
Influence of School Financial Resources on Student Academic Achievement in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Kcse) in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Issues of education funding and adequacy of school financial resources have been highly debated both in developing and developed countries. Policy makers, tax payers and other education stakeholders do wonder whether schools ... -
Use of Social Media Platforms and Content Delivery in Higher Education
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The outbreak of COVID-19 brought about global lockdown and educational managers were confronted with the unenviable choice of closing institutions until the pandemic plummeted or learning new ways of content delivery. ... -
Influence of Round Table Meetings by Board of Management on Management of Public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study objective was to determine the extent to which round table meetings by Board of Management influence management of public Technical Training. The study employed descriptive research design to determine corporate ... -
Influence of public reporting by Board of Management on management of public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of corporate governance practices on the management of public Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi City County. The study objective was to determine the extent ... -
Influence of Student Councils’ Involvement as a Link of Communication between Students and Administration on Students Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Kathonzweni Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of student councils‟ involvement as a link of communication between students and administration on students discipline in public secondary schools in Kathonzweni ... -
Class Teachers’ Role in Maintaining Students’ Discipline in Secondary Schools in Teso South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Indiscipline in secondary schools has been a national issue in Kenya. The head teachers have been blamed for incompetence disregarding other factors. The paper addresses the role of class teachers as one of the stakeholders ... -
Effects of Teachers’ Participation in Management of Physical and Material Resources on Their Motivation, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Motivation is one of the many factors that contribute to employee performance. Teachers’ motivation in public secondary schools has been highlighted as one of the factors that contribute to employee performance (Matoke, ... -
Teachers’ Participation in Management of Financial Resources and Motivation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Achieving transformational knowledge based economy as provided in Kenya’s Vision 2030 requires motivated teachers. There is however a dearth of literature on the effects of teachers’ participation ... -
Relationship Between Selected Life Skills Education Management on the Performance of Learners in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Narok South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of two aspects of life skills education management on performance of learners in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Narok South Sub County. The study sought to ... -
Quality of Medical and Counselling Services as Determinants of Students’ Satisfaction in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Although considered as havens of peace, public primary teacher training colleges (PPTTCs) in Kenya have witnessed an upsurge in students’ dissatisfaction which have been expressed through various forms of indiscipline in ... -
A preliminary study of relationship between principal’s gender and ICT integration in management of public secondary schools in Nairobi County perspective, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to find out whether there exists a relationship between the principals gender and ICT integration in management of public secondary schools in Kenya. Cross-sectional survey design was used ... -
Staffing Practices of the Teachers’ Service Commission and Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Merti Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the research discussed in this paper was to determine the relationship between the staffing practices – such as recruitment, promotion and transfers- of the Teachers’ Service Commission and pupils’ academic ... -
Teacher Perception of Performance Appraisal and Development Tool in Public Primary Schools in Mumias East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper discusses research on the recently introduced teacher performance appraisals in public schools The objectives of this research study were to establish the demographic and work characteristics of teachers in ... -
Appraising Teacher Creativity and Collaborative Skills in Public Primary Schools in Mumias East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The current research was necessitated by teachers’ job dissatisfaction and the consequent decline of pupils’ performance in National examinations especially in Mumias East Sub County, Kenya The focus has been on finding ...
