University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Options for Minimizing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Improved Manure Management in Smallholder Dairy Farm Systems in Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)An increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations, mainly methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from agricultural activities, is a global concern as it leads to climate change. There ... -
The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Monetary Policy. The Case of East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examined the impact of financial inclusion on monetary policy in East Africa countries. Notably, the three countries included Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the ... -
Evaluation of Dairy Cattle Performance in Smallholder Farms in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Dairy Production provides approximately 4.5% of the Kenyan National Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributes to job creation along the value chain and food security in Kenya. However, individual cow milk yield is still ... -
Influence of Principals’ Management Practices on Adherence to Safety Standards in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi North Sub-county, Kenya
(Influence of Principals’ Management Practices on Adherence to Safety Standards in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi North Sub-county, Kenya, 2020)This study was to investigate the influence of principals’ management practices on adherence to safety standards in public secondary schools in Nandi North Sub-county, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: ... -
Imagery Phenotyping and Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci for Northern Leaf Blight (Nlb) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Northern leaf blight (NLB) is a major foliar disease caused by fungus Exserohilum turcicum that leads to limited production of cereals in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Maize is normally susceptible to NLB from the seedling stage ... -
Impact of social media platforms on family and household interactions in Limuru town.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Social networking sites (SNS) have gained great popularity in Kenya in recent times. Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, are some of the commonly used SNS in the country. This study sought to examine these ... -
An analysis of communication dynamics in workplace conflict management dialogues: the case of civil society organisations in Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to analyse communication dynamics in workplace conflict management dialogues within Civil Society Organisations in Nairobi County. The objectives of the study comprised; to investigate communication ... -
Effect of Treasury bill rates on stock market returns of companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange.
(UoN, 2020)A country’s monetary policy dictates the amount of cash available for government expenditure or repayment of external debt. A reduction in money supply would trigger open market operations that enables the government to ... -
(RE)Presentation of fame and wealth in drum magazine.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Media plays an increasingly greater role in modelling behaviour, especially for young people. Research has shown that adolescents use media to help define the world around them. Magazines, being a type of media, could ... -
Assessment of risk to human health associated with aflatoxins in the Kenyan dairy value chain
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aflatoxins are considered a food safety priority in Kenya in light of the recurrent outbreaks of aflatoxicosis in humans and livestock and a possible role in childhood stunting and immunosuppression. Nonetheless information ... -
Assessing Contribution of Improved Cook Stoves in Reducing Woodfuel Consumption in Kenya, Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The motive of this research was to assess the contribution of improved cook stoves in reducing wood fuel consumption in Kenya, the case of public secondary schools in Machakos County. There has been a significant shift in ... -
Effect of Global Shared Service Centers on Firm Performance: a Case Study of Standard Chartered Group in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations operate in a highly dynamic and ever changing environment leading to a lot of uncertainty. Due to dynamic market, private and public sectors are setting up shared service centers. With the modern economic ... -
Influence of Non-governmental Organizations activities on sustainability of peace building projects among the pastoral Communities in Kenya: a case of Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Marsabit County is one of the counties in the northern part of Kenya bordering Ethiopia. It has encountered ethnic conflicts since independence and this has had a negative impact on the livelihood of people who live there ... -
Effects of uncertainty on domestic private investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The domestic private investment serves as a prerequisite for the development and modernization of any economy. In Kenya, macroeconomic and political uncertainties play a significant role in influencing private domestic ... -
Management of strategic resources as a key determinant of persistent conflicts in Africa ׃ case of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, this study is about management of strategic resources as a key determinant of persistent conflicts in Africa Case of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana. This study examines the effect of resources ... -
Can Cash Transfer Lead To School Retention Among The Orphans And Vulnerable Children? An Empirical Analysis Of Ct-Ovc In Kwale County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cash Transfer Program have become widespread in the world and have gradually gained acceptance as programs that can drive masses out of poverty. Few studies have been conducted in Kenya and Africa as a continent regarding ... -
Effect of informal groups on organizational performance: a case study of ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Lari Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations exist in order to fulfill the purpose for which they were established. The goals are achieved by teams working around set objectives and rules. An informal group is defined by common interest, proximity and ... -
Colorectal cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital from 2014 to 2018: clinicopathological characteristics, outcomes & correlates
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed amongst males and females worldwide. The incidence has stabilised in the developed world but seems to be rising in developing countries. It is ... -
Influence of internet on SMEs internationalization process: a case of select SMEs.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)SMEs in Kenya are struggling to survive amid challenges that are threatening their survival due to their evolving nature. Availability of market for their products is one of the major challenge SMEs in Kenya are struggling ... -
Poverty-based Classification of Households Using Cluster Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rely on agriculture for livelihood. Agri-climatic shocks such as prolonged droughts, outbreak of animal and human diseases and crop and pest diseases make rural poor households in SSA vulnerable. ...
