University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Impact of Project Aid on Implementation of Infrastructure: a Case Study of Class “a” Roads in Kenya
(2023)The study examined the impact of project aid on implementation of infrastructure and focused on a case study of class “A” roads. The general objective was to determine the impact of project aid on implementation of Class ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to assess the monitoring and evaluation system of Nairobi City Water Sewerage Company (NCWSC). The study was guided by two specific objectives including; to determine whether monitoring and ... -
Influence of Competitive Strategies on the Competitive Advantage of Insurance Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigates how competing strategies affected the competitive advantage of insurance providers in Kenya. It focused on a total of 54 insurance companies and employed a descriptive survey design. Using questionnaires, ... -
Relationship Between Training Methods and Employee Performance in Nairobi County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Employee training upgrades aptitudes, knowledge, skills, and attitudes all of which improve employee performance and ultimately corporate profitability. Employee training is delivered through a variety of methods. Training ... -
Vitamin D Status and Magnesium Status Among Infants Aged 6 Weeks to 12 Months Attending Chuka County Referral Hospital Well Baby Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a re- emerging public health problem across the globe. Vitamin D plays a key role in calcium absorption, bone mineralization and aids in phosphate and magnesium metabolism. Early life ... -
Performance of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell,1822) Larvae Fed Spirulina and Redworms as Protein Alternative in Formulated Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The contribution of aquaculture to food security and employment cannot be overemphasised. However, the limited availability of quality seed and feed has prevented it from realising its full potential. A vital component of ... -
Performance of East African Short Horned Zebu Heifers Fed on Grass Supplemented With Cassava Leaf Meal and Azolla
(University of Nairobi, 2024)A major constraint to livestock productivity in the tropics is feed availability, both quantity and quality. To improve productivity, there is need to expand the feed base through utilization of non-conventional feedstuffs. ... -
Effect of Treasury Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The vital role of treasury management in the banking industry greatly influences how well commercial banks operate financially. Treasury management practices, specifically cash management, investment management, and funding ... -
Mortgage Financing, Housing Investments, Macroeconomic Volatility and Economic Growth in East Africa Community Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Mortgage financing is a critical part of financial systems that contribute to financial markets development and deepening and has potential positive effects on a country’s financial and economic growth. An effective mortgage ... -
Organizational Capacity and Sustainability of Donor Funded Healthcare Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research aimed to explore the impact of organizational capacity, community involvement, and donor policies on the sustainability of healthcare projects funded by donors in Nairobi County, Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Population Structure, Parasitic Associations, Distribution Drivers, and Genetic Diversity of Osyris Lanceolata (Hochst. & Steud.) in Uganda and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Osyris lanceolata is highly valued in Africa. The species is endangered due to exploitation and yet among the least studied. Information on the species ecology and genetics is limited in literature. Previous studies ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at Food for the Hungry Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy execution is considered complex, has no unified body of research, and varies from one organization to the other. Many organizations’ strategies may fail at the implementation stage and therefore require effective ... -
Contribution of Cargo Transport Policy on Public Service Delivery: a Case Study of Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The study investigated the contribution of the Standard Gauge Railway policy on transportation of imported cargo on public service delivery in Kenya. The study had the following specific objectives: investigating the effects ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Livelihood Choices and Gender Roles Among Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Communities in Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate variability significantly affects agricultural production worldwide, with changes in precipitation and temperature leading to extreme weather events and negative effects on agricultural production. Findings from ... -
Evaluation of Drug-related Problems, Health-related Quality of Life and Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers is increasing in Kenya. Most of the cases are diagnosed late since the initial symptoms are vague. Patients are subjected to different treatment modalities, including radiotherapy, ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation, External Environment, Business Model Innovation and Performance of Annual Top 100 Medium Sized Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)While entrepreneurial orientation is often portrayed as an important factor contributing to enhanced enterprise performance, evidence suggests that the role of entrepreneurial orientation on enterprise performance is still ... -
Effect of Environmentally Sustainable Manufacturing Practices on Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There were two reasons for doing this study. The first being to explore the relation between environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices and how firms based in Mombasa County perform. The second was to understand ... -
Adoption of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices Among Smallholder Farmers and Implications for Climate Change Adaptation in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate change is a major concern for agriculture in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, with direct implications for smallholder farmers' incomes and food security. Despite the promotion of climate-smart agriculture ... -
The Application of Cost Leadership Strategy on Performance of Chinese Construction Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study's overarching goal was to draw conclusions on the relationship between CCF performance in Kenya and the cost leadership strategy. We were able to achieve these objectives by dissecting the effects of automation ... -
The Contribution of Institutional Governance to Water Services Delivery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study explored why water service delivery in Kenya continues to face significant challenges, despite multiple governance reforms efforts to address these challenges. The overall objective was to establish how the ...
