University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Board Practices, Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management and Performance of Government Owned Entities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There is growing public debate on the role of the boards in government owned entities due to their poor performance, corporate scandals, and increased incidences of corruption cases. Good board practices, internal controls ... -
Exploring the Knowledge, Skills and Experiences of Mothers of Children With Dyslexia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study situated the knowledge, skills, and experiences of mothers of children with dyslexia in Kenya. It explores the untold narratives of mothering children with dyslexia in Kenya. The literature review indicates ... -
Developing Technologies for Integration of Mushroom Pleurotus Sp. Cultivation With Production of High Value Products From Mushrooms and Fruit Post Harvest Wastes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Increasing global population has led to an increase in demand for fruits, resulting in massive generation of fruit processing and post-harvest wastes. The current study thus developed technologies for fruit waste utilization ... -
Investigation of Pollution Loading on Sosiani River in the Eldoret City
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Chief Executive Officer Compensation, Earnings Management, Audit Quality and Value of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2025)The overarching aim of a firm is to increase owners’ wealth. This aspect is reflected through augmented firm value – and management has a responsibility to periodically report to the shareholders on how well resources ... -
Towards Climate Resilient Food Systems: Assessment of Food Crises and Coping Strategies in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)A food system chain entails the process food takes from the farm to the table and disposal of food waste. This research was premised on climate variability and its ramifications on food security in Taita Taveta County and ... -
Media and Health Information Seeking Behavior Dynamics Among the Elderly in Kenya: a Study of Kibra
(University of Nairobi, 2025)This study explored how the elderly slum dwellers, particularly in Kibra Sub County, Nairobi, seek health information through media. The objectives were to examine health information-seeking patterns, investigate related ... -
Corporate Governance, Funding Structure, Regulatory Frameworkand Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The relationship between corporate governance (CG) and financial performance (FP) has garnered interest from both scholars and policymakers, but there is no convergence in the existing literature as to whether CG directly ... -
Distribution of Endangered Raptors in Relation to Climate Change Scenarios and Overhead Power Line Risks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Many raptor species face threats such as electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation, and their distribution patterns remain poorly understood. However, climate change also poses a significant threat to global ... -
Rapid Screening of Pesticide Residues Using Vibrational Spectroscopy, Theoretical Calculations, and Machine Learning: a Case Study on Chlorothalonil
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Chlorothalonil, a fungicide commonly used in agriculture to combat fungal infections, is a major concern due to its persistent residues in the food supply, especially in countries like Kenya where vegetable consumption ... -
Resource Management, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation in Completion of Kenya Police Housing Scheme Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2024)There1 has been1 an1 increase1 in1 demand1 and1 supply for housing all over the1 world. This is attributed1 to urbanization1 and1 increase1 in1 the1 need1 for accommodation1 for public servants. Access ... -
Assessment of Service Uptake, Monitoring and Evaluation Practices, and Performance of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Projects in Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)HIV projects play a critical role in mitigating the challenges posed by the epidemic. This study evaluated the progress made by implementing partners in alignment with the global 95-95-95 cascade targets set by UNAIDS, ... -
Studies on Mechanisms of Tolerance to Theileria Parva in Boran Cattle in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Theileria parva is a protozoan parasite transmitted by the brown ear tick causing corridor disease (buffalo derived strain) and East Coast fever (ECF) (cattle derived strain), respectively. Owing to the associated high ... -
Prevalence, Identification and Management of Bean Scab (Elsinoë Phaseoli) of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In Kenya, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production has increased slightly due to new varieties and expanded cultivation areas but still does not meet demand due to biophysical stresses like climate variability, soil ... -
School Feeding Programme Strategies, Monitoring and Evaluation Practices, and Learner Participation in Public Primary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of this study was to establish how school feeding programme strategies, monitoring and evaluation practices influence learner participation in public primary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. Seven objectives ... -
Drivers of Optimal Care for Congenital Heart Disease in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity; ‘Evidence based practice’ (EBP) protocols improve outcome. Optimal care (OC) occurs when patients receive care as recommended ... -
Effect of Digital Agricultural Marketing Platforms on Extent of Commercialization and Food Security Among Potato Farmers in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Agricultural commercialization in Sub-Saharan Africa has been identified as a potential solution for reducing food insecurity among farmers by increasing their income. The advancement of commercialization through digitalization, ... -
Confronting Nationalism in 21st Century Africa for a Borderless Continent
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Africa has, for a long time, aspired to achieve Continental unity. However, the continent has not made much progress despite the many attempts put forward. This has been attributed to several underlying issues that have ... -
Analysis of Contraceptive Use, Discontinuation and Switching Among Homeless Women in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background and Purpose: Contraceptive use, switching, and discontinuation have facilitated child spacing and choice in how many children women wish to have. Over the years, family planning has been utilized by the national ... -
Thriving Through Disruption: Leveraging Strategic Agility and Top Management Team Characteristics to Drive Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Kenyan Television Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Technological advancement, changing consumer preferences, and evolving market dynamics have characterised the media landscape in Kenya. Emerging content creators and distributors are competing for revenue and consumer ...
