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Assessment of level of Public Knowledge, attitudes and Perception towards Mangrove Forest conservation in Mesurado Wetland in Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mangrove forests are among the most productive ecosystems of the earth; they are areas that are characterized by permanently or periodically waterlogged which offers the surrounding communities with socio-culture, economic, ... -
Influence of Myimaths Application on Learners’ Proficiency on Arithmetic Concepts in Preschools Implementing the British National Curriculum in Dagoretti North Sub – County Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Teaching mathematics to preschoolers is therefore a matter of great importance as it forms the foundation of educational concepts in all areas of learning. Several scholars have laid different methods of teaching mathematics ... -
The impact of Sugar Industry on Socio-Economic development in Kenya - the case of Muhoroni Sugar Company (1992 - 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study inte nded to examine the impac t of the sugar industry on socio economic development in Kenya, with the general resear ch question being to what extent does suga r industry impact socio economic development ... -
Influence of Miraa Business Management on Students’ Participation in Secondary School Education in Marsabit Central Sub-county, Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of miraa business management on students’ participation in secondary school education in Marsabit Central Sub-County, Kenya. The study sought to determine the ... -
Institutional Based Factors Influencing Teachers’ Job Commitment in Public Primary Schools in Nyando Sub- County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study explored the influence of institutional based factors on teachers’ job commitment in primary schools in Nyando Sub-County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent to which provision of ... -
A Comparative Study of Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes During the 2016/17 Doctors Strike in Public Hospitals and a Similar Period the Previous Year at Nazareth Hospital; a Private Faith-based Facility
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The 2016/2017 Kenyan Doctors’ strike lasted 100 days involving all Public Health facilities. Pregnant women sought alternative care including from private or faith-based facilities. Studies done on effects of ... -
Green Practices, Supply Chains & Performance Of Kenya’S Brewing Industry
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Green supply chain management is a relatively new area of study especially in the African and Kenyan context. This study set out to find out how well the brewing industry in Kenya has adopted and implemented green practices ... -
Antimicrobial Activity Of Albizia Grandibracteata Against Neisseria Gonorrheae
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection affecting millions of people worldwide in any given year. In Africa alone, it affects approximately 11.4 million people annually. In Kenya, very few studies ... -
An assessment of Geomophic Processes Responsible for the formation of Tors in Seme, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The formation of tors has been a major discussion in geomorphology for quite a number of years. According to the old Welsh language tors refers to a heap or pile of rock, tor a free standing residual mass of rock which ... -
Influence of Teacher-preparedness on Pupils’ Performance at Kenya Certificate of Primaryexamination English Subject in Public Primary Schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigated Influence of Teacher-preparedness on learner performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) English subject in public primary schools in Kenya. The purpose was to investigate the ... -
Predictors Of Presumptive Treatment Of Uncomplicated Malaria Among Children In Private Retail Outlets In Kenya: Mixed Effects Logistic Regression Modelling
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The health seeking behavior in Kenya raises concerns in malaria case management at the private sector. Adherence to the national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of malaria is key in ... -
Adequacy of Glycaemic Control and Knowledge of Diabetes Among Ambulatory Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Diabetes mellitus is associated with high morbidity, premature mortality and socioeconomic burden globally. Knowledge of diabetes plays an integral role in attaining desirable diabetes self-care and clinical ... -
Assesment Of The National Intergrated Monitoring And Evaluation System In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, there is the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES) that is meant to integrate M&E systems in the country. The integration entails not only bringing the M&E systems together but more so ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption Of Mobile Banking By Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)There has been increase of demand for internet connectivity over the past twenty years where behavioural patterns of customers’ relationship with financial institutions and the guidelines for buying and selling banking ... -
Assessment Of Staff Perception On Performance Appraisal Process At Probation And Aftercare Service Department
(University of Nairobi, 2019)appraisal system has been used by many organizations as a measure of service delivery. However, the link between the system and the staff perception is wanting and debatable. Probation and aftercare service department ... -
Transformative aspects of Wireless innovations in Academic Libraries in Kenya - case of the University of Nairobi Library
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the transformative aspects of wireless innovations in academic libraries in Kenya with reference to University of Nairobi library. Objectives were to: find out the extent to which ... -
Risk Factors and Risilience for Depressive Illness Among Children Hospitalised in Kenyatta National Hospital,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Depression is a common (prevalence 12.9%), debilitating disease and the 3rd major contributor to Global Burden of disease, with greater incidence (41.3 to 63%) in children with physical illness. Various factors are associated ... -
Budgetary Control Practices And Performance Of Public Medical Laboratories In Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)This study was carried out with the objective of determining the effect of budgetary control practices on performance of public medical laboratories in Homa Bay County, Kenya. To achieve the study objective, descriptive ... -
Effect Of Decision-Making On Contraceptive Use Among Couples Of Child-Bearing Age In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Due to the patriarchal nature of many African households, men hold power over many decisions, including family planning and family size. Decisions about contraceptive use and childbearing in a couple may be affected by ... -
Perception of factors influencing indiscipline among Administration Police Officers at Embakasi Area, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Police Departments worldwide are plagued by numerous incidents of excessive use of force, torture, verbal abuse, dishonesty, abuse of authority, sexual assault, demand for sexual favors, and discourtesy, among other forms ...
