University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Attrition Modelling for Online Media Users by Cox Proportional Hazards
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this work survival analysis was used to analyse propensity to churn for online writers of a news website in Kenya known as hivisasa.com. The study sought answers on which covariates were major determinants of writer ... -
Heavy Metals Pollution Using XRF Spectrometry– A Case Study Of Kilimapesa Gold Mines Processing Plant, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)study determined the levels of concentrations of cadmium, arsenic, chromium, mercury, lead, copper and zinc in order to assess the extent of heavy metal pollution around Kilimapesa Gold mine processing plant in Narok County. ... -
Numerical Solution for Hydromagnetic Steady Flow of Liquid Between Two Parallel Plates Under Applied Pressure Gradient When Upper Plate is Moving With Constant Velocity Under the in uence of Inclined Magnetic Field
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The current paper explores the steady laminar ow of viscous in compressible uid between two parallel in nite plates when a pressure gradient which is constant is imposed on the system and the top plate is also stimulating ... -
Evaluation Of The Essential Trace Metals In Soils And African Spider Plants: Case Study Of Molo Ward-Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, cases of malnutrition and nutritionally related ailments have been on the rise. This calls for the search of food crops with vital trace elements constituting their diets. The aim of the current research was to ... -
Citizens Or Refugees? The Case Of The Shona In Kenya (1962-2017)
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigates how the Shona identify in Kenya. It interrogates their identity within the tenets of Liberal Theory of citizenship, building on citizenship as a legal status. The study adopts Ager and Strang’s ... -
Analysis Of Beetroot Bulbs (Beta Vulgaris) From Selected Geographical Regions In Kenya: Contents Of Essential Nutritional Elements
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Beetroot is the taproot part of a Beet plant, which is among one of the several cultivated varieties of Beta Vulgaris. It has medicinal value especially for cardiac and cancer treatment. It is also a potential antioxidant ... -
Digital Technology and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Digital Technology has been considered as the defining factor in modern banking. It has enabled banks to provide quality services and products to the consumer eventually improving competitiveness. Technology is a form ... -
Cyberspace Anarchy As An Emerging Threat To Security Of Mobile Money Services
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Cyberspace anarchy is emerging as a threat to proper utilization of internet despite of numerous benefits it offers. Security has been a contentious issue in the cyberspace because of dominance of non-state actors. Despite ... -
Modelling Mothers’ Socio-Economic and Demographic Determinants of Nutritional Health of Children Under Five in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study analyzes how socio economic and demographic factors in uence Nutritional status of Kenyan children aged 0-59 months. Since malnutrition is classi ed as a critical health problem in sub-saharan Africa, this ... -
Public Health Implications Of The Housing, Water And Sanitation Conditions In Kaburini Slum Of Kakamega Town, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)In many African countries, including Kenya, rapid slum population growth is majorly experienced in towns and cities. Slum dwellers face many challenges such as poor housing conditions, improper excreta and waste water ... -
Calibration Of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters And Application For Atmospheric Particulate Matter Measurement In Urban Nairobi And Rural Nanyuki, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study of atmospheric particulate matter (APM) is of great significance for both air quality and monitoring studies. Understanding the sources and concentration of these particulates depend on the presence of long-term ... -
The Role Of Fine As A Criminal Sanction
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The fine as a criminal sanction is the most common form of sanction for traffic offences in Kenya. Despite this, it has received the least of research compared to Community Service Orders and Imprisonment for traffic ... -
Effect of Budget Execution on the Performance of Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Budget execution refers to the process during which public institution (MDAs and Counties) implement their activities and programmers for which parliament or county assemblies have made budget appropriations. Budgets are ... -
Effect Of Corporate Governance Structures On The Shareholders Value Of State Corporations Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Corporate governance structures are systems of internal controls and practices that enable the management of entities to become profitable units. These structures encompass the framework that describes the rights, duties ... -
Influence Market Entry Strategies on Performance of Foreign Fast Food Firms in Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Today’s business environment is dynamic, complex and continually changing hence whichever market entry strategies global companies setting up in a country decide to use must be the most effective and efficient strategy. ... -
Relationship Between Human Resource Management Practices And Employee Turn-Over Intention: A Survey Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The most valued resource in any organization is the Employee. Employee turnover still remain a major concern to industries as it affects the human resource that is needed for attaining its very existence. One of the methods ... -
Climate variability adaptation using fodder crops: a case study of Marakwet East Sub -county, Elgeyo – Marakwet County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study was done to assess climate variability adaptation by farmers using fodder crops in arid and semi - arid lands of Marakwet East Sub - County. This study sought answers to the following research questions; what ... -
Taswira Ya Jamii Katika Riwaya Za Yasinya Na Mwanasiasa
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Kwa namna ya kulinganisha na kulinganua, tasnifu hii imechunguza taswira ya jamii katika riwaya ya Yasinya (2014) ya Leonard Sanja Leo na Mwanasiasa (2014) ya Swale Mdoe. Tatizo la utafiti wetu limekuwa kuhakiki maudhui ... -
A Study On The Effectiveness Of Legal And Policy Responses In Combating Trafficking In Persons With Disabilities In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Human Trafficking is experienced globally and Kenya being a source, transit route and destination country for traffickers is burdened as it continues to witness the increase of victims despite having functional systems. ... -
English-Based Names In The Shona Culture Of Zimbabwe
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The corpus of “Zimbabwean” names has a characteristic philological misnomer – the English-based name. Shona anthroponymy is replete with ‘strange’ names, names whose core is English yet whose constitution is a flagrant ...
