University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Financial Technology on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks' financial performance serves as a key economic barometer due to its significance in the financial intermediation necessary for economic development. When Covid-19 first appeared, the world's financial ... -
Assessment of ICT Systems on Green Gram Productivity: a Case of Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project in Mwala Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite agriculture’s economic importance, levels of production and productivity are still low, and access to agricultural information remains a challenge especially for smallholder farmers. Also, while agricultural extension ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Results in Public Funded Building Projects: a Case of State Department of Public Works Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation are crucial in any project or program because they play a vital role in determining whether the desired outcomes have been achieved and whether the beneficiaries have been positively impacted. ... -
Exploring farmers’ perspectives on desert locust management in Kenya: a comparison of Q and R-methodologies
(ICAE, 2024-08-27)While desert locust invasions threaten agricultural production and household incomes, a common understanding of how to implement integrated control is missing. This study aimed to provide new insights on targeted policies ... -
Farmers’ perceptions of integrated desert locust management: a case study in Isiolo and Meru Counties of Kenya
(Entomological Society of America, 2024)The destructive nature of desert locust invasions in terms of reduced food security and loss of agricultural income necessitates effective control strategies. While chemical spraying is effective, it is harmful to the ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation, Organizational Resources, External Environment and Performance of Dairy Micro & Small Enterprises in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In Kenya, the MSEs in the dairy subsector have received focus due to their potential for employment generation, incomes, food and contributed KES 176 billion to the GDP. Other benefits that accumulate due to micro ... -
Assessment of Utilization of Adaptive Management Approaches in Project Management: a Case of Mercy Corps Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The goal of adaptive management is to facilitate making effective management decisions through an ongoing learning process in order to assist the development of humanitarian projects in challenging and uncertain contexts. ... -
Assessment, Quantification and Documentation of Factors Abetting Jigger Infestation in Kandara Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Jigger infestation or Tungiasis, is an ectoparasitosis caused by penetration of female Tunga penetrans into the skin of a susceptible animal or human and the consequent hypertrophy of the parasite. It is a disease associated ... -
Interest Rate Spread, Liduidity Creation, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The performance of any bank is majorly influenced by its ability for liquidity creation to meet customer needs while remaining afloat. A key consideration is how well the interest rate spread is controlled to boost deposits ... -
Effect of Sustainability Reporting on the Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sustainability reporting has grown in importance over the past decade as companies struggle to succeed in today's interdependent world. This is supported by the argument that to be successful, companies must identify the ... -
An Analysis of the Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management in Kenya’s Mining Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya has a promising mining future, given its rich geological base producing numerous minerals such as gold, coal, titanium, fluorspar, limestone, and salt among many others. The country is also fraught with numerous ... -
An Assessment of Awareness of Integrated Development and Annual Development Plans Among Residents of Langata Sub County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)County governments in Kenya allocate significant funds to various projects, but many of these initiatives fail to improve residents' lives or suffer from delays due to flawed implementation. The County Integrated Development ... -
Employee Work Values Orientation, Commitment, Competence and Performance in the Motor Vehicle Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to establish the role of commitment and competence in the relationship between employee work values orientation and employee job performance in the motor vehicle industry in Kenya. These ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on Profitability of Listed Investment Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to determine the effect of liquidity on profitability of listed investment firms in Kenya based on a correlational research design. It involved all 7 listed investment firms in Kenya between 2013 and 2022 ... -
Evaluation and Simulation of Tractive and Soil-tool Interaction in Tillage: Case of Hard-setting Ferralsols in North-rift Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study aimed at evaluation and simulation of the mechanisms underlying tractive and soil-tool interface interactions during tillage, in the mechanized region of Northrift, Kenya. The research investigated soil ... -
Development of a Computer Program for Geotechnical Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Geotechnical investigation is an important site characterization process for identifying suitability of soil and rock as construction materials or foundation support for engineering structures. 2D representation of ... -
Effects of Menengai Geothermal Development on Land Use, Socio-economic Transformations and Food Security of the Surrounding Region in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Renewable energy projects provide environmentally friendly and affordable sources of energy to communities. They provide energy to different sectors ranging from agriculture, industrial development, and commercial purposes, ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Solar-assisted Dual-source Heat Pump System With Underground Thermal Storage for Space Heating and Cooling
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The adoption of renewable energy, such as solar, to meet the energy demand in buildings has become one of the keys to achieving the global target for net-zero emissions. As a result, solar photovoltaic installations have ... -
Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption of the New Rice for Africa (Nerica) Technology and Its Contribution to Food Security in Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya’s agriculture sector is significant for smallholder households because it supports their livelihoods and food security. Adoption of agricultural technologies has been documented as one of the vital approaches to ... -
Influence of Institutional Factors on Supply of Trained Artisans in the Construction Industry at Vocational Training Centersin Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, the construction industry is growing at a high rate. Demand for trained, skilled human labour in such a vibrant industry remains a concern to researchers and physical planners. This research may support the GOK ...
