University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Training needs assessment for forensic nursing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Forensic nursing has not been adopted in Kenya despite the fact that nurses work in settings that require this knowledge. The national Bachelor of Science in nursing syllabus calls for lectures in forensic ... -
Impact of Socio-Psychological Work Environment on Teachers’ Job Commitment in Public Primary Schools in Mwatate SubCounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research explored the effects of social and psychological working environment on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Mwatate Sub-County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent ... -
Improving Literacy Instruction In Kenya Through Teacher Professional Development And Text Messages Support: A Cluster Randomized Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)We evaluated a program to improve literacy instruction on the Kenyan coast using training workshops, semiscripted lesson plans, and weekly text-message support for teachers to understand its impact on students' literacy ... -
Implementing Cross-Age Peer Tutoring in the Teaching of Reading in Kenyan Primary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Improving levels of literacy in low-income societies is crucial in securing economic and social progress and lifting people out of poverty. The situation in many regions of Kenya points to low literacy. UWEZO’s 2011 survey ... -
Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge Following In-service Program In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper examines the extent to which a participant-centered in-service professional development program impacts on teachers’ attitude towards their pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in relation to secondary school ... -
Factors Influencing Enrolment Of Learners With Disabilities In Primary Schools With Inclusive Education In Nandi South District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the factors influencing enrolment of learners with disabilities in primary schools with inclusive education in Nandi South district, Kenya. The study used a conceptual framework showing ... -
Implication Of Subsidised Fees Programme On Pedagogical Practices In Public Secondary Schools In Wajir County , Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of launching Free Tuition Secondary Education programme by the government of Kenya in 2008 was to raise access by reducing the cost of education in public secondary schools; however, since its inception, ... -
Impact of Subsidised Fees on Students’ Access to Quality Education in Public Secondary Schools in Wajir County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this research was to establish the impact of implementing subsidized fees programme on students’ access to quality education in public secondary schools, Wajir County. Free Tuition Secondary Education was ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Teachers’ Job Commitment In Public Primary Schools In Mwatate Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research explored the influence of institutional factors on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Mwatate Sub-County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent to which salary ... -
A Neoarchean paleomagnetic pole from the Kisii Series of western Kenya: Implications for crustal mobility
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Kisii Series lavas of western Kenya were the target of a paleomagnetic study. The Kisii Series is a volcano-sedimentary sequence dated to 2531 ± 3 Ma (U–Pb) that rests unconformably over the Mesoarchean–Neoarchean ... -
Influence Of Monitoring And Evaluation On Sustainability Of HIV/Aids Programmes Among Community Based Organizations In Kericho County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Community based organizations encounter many challenges related to monitoring and evaluation. This study focused on monitoring and evaluation on sustainability of community based organizations. Therefore, the main objective ... -
Macro environment moderating Effects on Strategy and Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Competitive business environment organizations are facing today has prompted them to develop business strategies geared to improve performance in order to sustain competitive advantage. However choice of strategy alone cannot ... -
Does Corporate Social Responsibility contribute to Performance in Sugar Manufacturing Firms?
(University of Nairobi, 2017): The study investigated effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on performance of organizations by focusing on its four fundamental components: economic, social, political and philanthropic. Using 8 sugar ... -
Influence Of Cash Transfer Programme On Orphans And Vulnerable Children’s Access To Secondary School Education: A Case Of Embu West Sub-County, Embu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Children are vulnerable and dependent on adults for their basic survival. When children lose their parents through death, their survival is threatened. Orphans face a more serious challenge of accessing education in ... -
Influence Of Human Capacity for Monitoring And Evaluation Systems on Provision of Health Care Services In Public Health Institutions in Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Provision of health services in hospitals lack priority that it should enjoy in terms of monitoring and evaluation. Developed countries have pursued results orientated development initiatives by adopting more effective ... -
Influence Of Funding Activity As A Component Of Sanitation Financing Program On Community Livelihood In Urban Informal Settlement Of Obunga, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to investigate the influence of funding activities as a component of sanitation financing programme on community livelihood in urban informal settlements of Kisumu County, Kenya. The purpose of the study ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Waste Management Systems for Tea Factory in Kenya: a Case Study of Maramba Tea Factory in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Government of Kenya and the world has put emphasis on the need to invest in waste management systems. Much of the emphasis has been on Municipal and residential wastes management. However, agro industries (which includes ... -
Influence of Financing Promotion Activities As a Component of Sanitation Financing Program on Community Livelihood in Urban Informal Settlement of Obunga, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to investigate the influence of funding activities as a component of sanitation financing programme on community livelihood in urban informal settlements of Kisumu County, Kenya. The purpose of the study ...
