University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Adequacy of Legal and Policy framework Governing the Right to basic Education by children with learning disabilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disability means a “physical, sensory, mental or other impairment including any visual, hearing, learning or physical incapability which impacts adversely on social, economic or environmental participation”1. Learning ... -
Characterization and Application of Nanozeolitic Materials as Smart Delivery Systems for Urea Fertilizer and Lambda Cyhalothrin Pesticide
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Natural zeolites could be applied as smart delivery system for controlled release of agricultural inputs resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced environmental pollution caused by excessive use of fertilizer and ... -
Towards Abandoment Of Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya
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Evaluation of Adverse Drug Events Among Patients Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Those Co-infected With Tuberculosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Adverse drug event (ADE) is an injury caused by the use of any particular drug. There is limited information available on the prevalence, types, and determinants of adverse drug events (ADEs) between patients ... -
Effect of Technological Innovations on the value of manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A major assumption that many studies on improvement of operations is that innovations adoption is directly related to improvements in firm value. The success of many firms is mainly dependent on efficient operational ... -
Investigating the Determinant of Active Tuberculosis (Tb) Epidemic Across Eastern Africa Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly infects the lungs, kidney, spine, brain, and intestines. It is a chronic infection that has been threatening the lives of humankind for more than four millenniums ... -
An examination of the Legal, Institutional and Policy framework Regulating the cost of Healthcare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is an examination of the cost of healthcare in Kenya and the measures placed to regulate the cost of healthcare to ensure the accessibility of healthcare to all Kenyans throughout the years 2010 to 2020. Although ... -
Use Of Urban Surface Runoff For Groundwater Recharge In Nairobi City.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Surface run-off harvesting systems of collect and store rain-water from rooftops, lawns and street runoffs for later use. While the catchment experiences high run-off in the dry season severe water shortage is experienced. ... -
Factors That Determine Vigilance Behaviour And Reproductive Success Of Cheetah Mothers: A Case Study Of Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There is a drastic decline in cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population globally with human activities being among the major causes of this reduction. Visitation to areas of wilderness by tourists has been implicated for poor ... -
Effect of Mobile Phone Based Loans on Performance of Small and Midium Size Enterprises in Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)More than 60% of small and medium enterprises collapse before their fifth birthday and among the prominent reason for collapse is lack of capital or cash flow problems, yet the benefits of thriving small and medium ... -
Effects of training and development on employee performance: a case of Government Chemist Laboratory, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between training and development and its effect on employee performance at the Government Chemist Laboratory in Kenya. The Government Chemist Laboratory is the ... -
Live Broadcast Of Parliamentary Proceedings And Its Impact On The Legislative Oversight Role Of The Senate Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings is meant to create public awareness on the roles of parliament and the Senate in particular. However, despite the existence of live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings since ... -
Efficacy of local language Radio programs on crop pests and diseases management in Kenya: a study of Chamgei FM`s ‘Tuget ab Kobotik’ program among maize farmers in Bomet East Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to analyze the efficacy of local language radio programs on crop pests and diseases management in Kenya based on Tuget ab Kobotik program on Chamgei FM among maize farmers in Bomet East Sub-County. The ... -
Statistical modelling of determinants of contraceptive use in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The world population has been increasing as the years progresses. The world population as of 2020 stands at 7.8 billion people and is estimated to be approximately 9.9 billion people by 2050. Kenya’s population in the ... -
An Assessment of the Kenya Quarry Sustainability Performance in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The extractive industry has visible and, sometimes, not so visible negative impacts on the operators, abutting communities and land uses. While relevant management authorities and operators have demonstrated their ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression Modeling to Determine the Antenatal Factors Affecting Birth Weight – a Case of Tigoni Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The birth weight is one of the important determinants of the chances of a child surviving, having good physical and mental health. On average normal birth weight is between 2.5 kilograms (Kgs) -3.5 Kgs. Among ... -
Participatory Communication and Policy Formulation in Kenya a study of Nairobi County Public Finance Bill 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines how participatory communication was done on formulation of Public Finance Bill 2019 by Nairobi County Government. The major aim is to understand whether participatory communication in policy formulation ... -
Effect Of Circular Economy Practices On supply Chain Performance Of Chemical And Allied Sector Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to determine how circular economy practices affect supply chain performance of chemical and allied companies in Kenya. It equally conducted an assessment of the challenges in adopting circular economy ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Students’ Hostel Construction Projects in Public Universities: a Case of University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Provision of quality education is an important tool for empowering the weaker sections. Various socio-economic factors obstruct the access to higher education of students from needy families. Construction of students’ ...
