University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence Of County Government Financing On Access To Pre-Primary Education In Baringo Central Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of county government financing on access to pre-primary education in Baringo Central Sub-County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the ... -
Personal Liability of Directors and the Collapse of Private Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The general legal rule is that a corporate or company is considered a “legal person” distinct from its members and this has led directors of companies to act arbitrarily knowing that they have this legal shield. For the ... -
Crustal Structure Evolution In Magadi Area, Kenya, Using 3D Seismic Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this study, the seismicity, hypocenter distribution, Magadi crustal structure evolution and short term crustal structure changes were explored in order to examine its crustal structure changes using refraction seismic ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Supply Chain Management for Maternal Health Programmes Among Public Hospitals in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Implementation of supply chain management for Maternal Health Programmes among Public Hospitals practices in some international organizations is still a key challenge regardless of the rising attention being paid by all ... -
Glycoalkaloids in Commercial Kenyan Potato Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important staple food crop contributing to food and nutrition security of many households globally. However, of concern to food safety is the fact that potatoes can accumulate glycoalkaloids ... -
Assessment of the Influence of Beach Management Units on Fisheries Governance in Migingo Island, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Beach Management Units in Kenya were established to ensure that fisheries resource are better and sustainably managed and utilized. This was to be achieved by seeking the community‟s participation to aid in the implementation ... -
Influence Of Principals’ Governance Practices On Job Satisfaction Among Public Secondary School Teachers In Narok West Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Job satisfaction is a desired commodity globally and has an impact on labor market behavior and work productivity. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of principals’ governance practices on teachers’ ... -
Detection and Management of Viruses Associated With Passion Fruit Woodiness in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis [SIMs] is an important food and cash crop in Rwanda. However, its production is low due to pests and diseases, poor disease management and lack of clean planting materials. Passion fruit ... -
Challenges And Opportunities Of Land Tenure And Land Sub-Division Trends On Rice Production In Irrigation Schemes In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With an ever-increasing population and erratic weather patterns threatening food security, there is need to focus on increasing production of staples such as rice.in the large scale rice schemes. Globally, rice is one ... -
The Quality Of An Urban Residential Neighbourhood
(University of Nairobi, 2019)ABSTRACT This research assesses the quality of an urban residential neighbourhood. This study aims to assess the status of quality in Umoja 1 estate. The premise guiding the study is that the quality of an urban environment ... -
Constructing A String Theory Background Using Brane-Simplex Duality
(University of Nairobi, 2019)String theory is a candidate theory for a unified description of physics. Unification of the micro and macrocosm and also of the four fundamental forces. String theory is however plagued by conceptual potholes, chief of ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Business Intelligence on Decision-making
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The cost of logistics in Kenya is very high accounting for as high as 25% of production costs in some sectors. Kenya Association of Manufacturers have listed “cost, time and complexity of transport and logistics system in ... -
On Spectra and Almost Similarity of Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project is on spectra and almost similarity of operators in Hilbert spaces. In chapter one we discuss the meaning and the structure of a Hilbert space. Here the linear structure, the norm, the inner product structure ... -
Influence of Pre – Retirement Training Programme Content on Integrating Kenya Defence Forces Service Members in the Society in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In western countries, in as much as there is a good amount of literature on transition of military members to retirement from the general population, there is very relevant gap in literature with regard to the transition ... -
The Influence Of Community Participation In School Governance In Public Secondary Schools In Rachuonyo South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Devolution of authority with provision for community participation in school governance has become a priority in several major education systems of the world. The purpose of the study is to establish the influence of ... -
Predicting Potato Late Blight Disease Pressure using Artificial Neural Network
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Late blight causing Phytopthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary largely depends on weather parameters such as temperature and relative humidity for survival, spread and its ability to attach and infect new plants. The variations ... -
Heavy Metal Intake Associated With Consumption Of Free Range Chicken Products In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Enormous volumes of waste in form of water effluent, solid domestic waste or e-waste is generated in urban set up raising environmental concerns as they eventually end up in the food chain. Some of these are heavy metal ... -
Application of Geospatial Technologies in the Selection of Suitable Geothermal Well Sites
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study applied geospatial techniques to establish favorable areas for geothermal well siting in the Eburru Volcanic Area, Nakuru County. The study’s main objective was to apply remote sensing and Geographic Information ... -
Determination Of Chemical And Microbiological Contaminants In Soils, Water And Kales (Brassica Oleracea) From Selected Sites In Eastern Nairobi Metropolitan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigated the extent of pesticides residues, heavy metals and microbial contaminants in Kales, water and soils from Nairobi metropolitan. Samples were collected from six sites within Nairobi Metropolitan ... -
Influence Of Headteachers’ Motivational Practices On Teachers’ Performance In Public Primary Schools In Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of headteachers’ motivational practices on teachers’ performance in public primary schools in Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya. Four objectives were formulated to guide ...
