University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Assessment Of Heat Stress Status In Pigs And Adaptation Options In Lira District Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is limited attention to impacts of climate change on pigs in Uganda by stakeholders despite the potential vulnerability of pigs to climate change, especially heat stress. Pigs are very sensitive to heat stress as ... -
Baseline Highly Sensitive Troponin T And Outcome Prediction In Adults With Acute Coronary Syndrome Treated At The Aga Khan University Hospital-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: WHO (2017) report indicates that (CVD) is a major concern worldwide and accounts for approximately 10% mortality and 30% morbidity and nearly half of all these deaths are due to ACS. ACS is divided into ST ... -
Climate Change And Gender Vulnerability Of Buyangu Forest-Dependent Community In Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Climate change poses a great challenge to the livelihoods of Buyangu-forest dependent community in Kakamega County. The effects cut across both gender groups thereby exacerbating the vulnerability of men and women in ... -
The Significance Of Secondary School Life Skills Education In Addressing The Students' Sexual And Reproductive Health Information Needs And Knowledge Gaps In Ruiru Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project presents the findings of a study on significance of the nature of secondary school life skills education in addressing the students' sexual and reproductive health information needs and knowledge gaps in Ruiru ... -
Impact Of Motherhood On Formal Career Advancement
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Safety and Security in the Petroleum Sector in Kenya: an Analysis of the Existing Legal and Institutional Regime
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An assessment of the adequacy of the moratorium on logging as a sustainable forest management tool: a case study of eastern- mau forest reserve area
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sustainable forest management is a key concept of managing and using forest resources in a manner that sustains their biodiversity, fecundity, regeneration capability and their ability to attain current and future economic, ... -
The legislative and regulatory framework governing herbal medicine use and practice in Kenya: a review
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2017-11-15)Complementary and alternative medicine is an integral component of primary healthcare in Kenya. This is because the infrastructural health setup in the country is inadequate in catering for all the medical needs of the ... -
Organization Policies And Performance Of Mobile Telecommunication Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Mobile Telephony Industry has created many employment opportunities. In order to create a sustainable and profitable business, it’s important to have proper organizational policies; firms with clear policies perform ... -
Influence Of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Competitive Advantage And Performance Of Commercial Banks In Nairobi City County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between electronic customer relationship, competitive advantage and performance in commercial banks in Kenya. The study used cross sectional survey research design. ... -
Innovations In Student Accommodation In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There are currently very few studies on residential life of college and university students in Kenya, whether on or off campus. Most studies have focused mostly on classroom and classroom-related activities, with a number ... -
The Perceived Influence Of Career Development Opportunities At Kenya Institute Of Curriculum Development On The Staff’S Intention To Continue With The Institution
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research sought to determine existence of any perceived influence of profession advancement opportunities towards staff’s intention to continue with the employment at the KICD. The independent variable (Career ... -
Critique Of The Lecture As A Dominant Pedagogical Approach In Kenyan Uiversities In The Light Of Existential Phenomenology
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to examine the efficacy of lecture method as applied in Kenyan higher learning institutions with two aims:1) formulating a reawakened understanding of man’s ontological ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Head Teachers Supervision In Public Primary Schools In South Pokot Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to establish school based factors influencing head teachers’ supervision in public primary school in South Pokot Sub-County Kenya. The objectives research aimed to establish the extent to which ... -
“The Regulation of Virtual Currencies in Kenya”
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focussed on the application of virtual currencies in Kenya. It examined the attendant challenges to the application of virtual currencies in Kenya absent a regulatory framework that recognises and adopts the use ... -
Business Models, External Environment And Performance Of Safaricom Limited In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of this research project was to investigate the relationship between business models, external environment and performance of Safaricom limited in Kenya. As the level of global competition increases and ... -
The Role of Public Participation in Realizing Environmental Rights in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The topic for this research is “The Role of Public Participation in Realising Environmental Rights in Kenya”. Accordingly, the overall objective of the study is to evaluate the significance of meaningful public participation ... -
Effects Of Board Diversity On Financial Performance Of Companies Quoted On The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(UoN, 2019)This research set to determine how board diversity influences financial performance of firms listed at the NSE. All 62 organizations listed at the NSE formed population of this work. Data was obtained from 57 firms giving ... -
The Influence Of Training And Development Practices On Employee Retention At Madison Insurance Company Limited, Head Office, Nairobi, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The role performed by training and development is of great importance in achievement of organizations’ goals because it enhances efficiency and effectiveness not only for the organization but for the employees too. Similarly, ... -
Determinants Of Teachers’ Perception On The Implementation Of Performance Contract In Primary Schools In Kasipul Division, Homabay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study purpose was to establish the determinants of perception of teachers on the performance contract in Kasipul Division, Rachuonyo South Sub-County of Homabay County in Kenya. Specifically, the study was set to ...
