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Characterization of Sb2s3 Based Extremely Thin Absorber Solar Cells Employing Tio2- nb Compact Layer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An extremely thin absorber (ETA) solar cell of the type FTO/TiO2/Sb2S3/P3HT/Ag has been studied by theoretical method using software simulation as well as by experimental method with an inclusion of a porous layer of TiO2. ... -
Employee Compensation, Motivation, Perceived Equity, Supervisor Support and Performance of Academic Staff in Kenyan Chartered Public Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)“Compensation is essential to the functioning of employee-employer relationship and is close to the heart of both the employer and the employee. Perceived unfairness in compensation can be harmful to employees and the ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Water Infrastructure Projects: a Case of Lapsset Authority, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Governments, NGOs, local and international organizations from all over the globe have implemented water projects to encourage safe rural water supply and sanitation in the past few years. The purpose of this study is to ... -
Determinants of Farm-households’ Participation in Motorcycle Business for Livelihood Diversification in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Determinants of Farm-households’ Participation in Motorcycle Business for Livelihood Diversification in Bungoma County, Kenya, 2019)Farm-households in rural areas of developing countries are perpetually trapped in poverty due to low returns, delayed payments or failed markets. Diversification into non-farm livelihood activities is seen as one of the ... -
Screening of Farmer-preferred Cassava Cultivars for Resistance to Cassava Brown Streak Virus Disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is one of the seven major constraints threatening food security worldwide. The challenge in managing the disease is lack of an effective and sustainable method of mitigating CBSD with ... -
Aflatoxin Binders in Foods for Human Consumption-Can This be Promoted Safely and Ethically?
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Aflatoxins continue to be a food safety problem globally, especially in developing regions. A significant amount of effort and resources have been invested in an attempt to control aflatoxins. However, these efforts have ... -
Factors Influencing Committee Members’ Compliance With Procurement Regulations in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub-county, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study aimed at investigating the various aspects which influence the procurement committee members’ compliance with procurement regulations in public secondary schools in Nyamira North Sub-County. The study was guided ... -
Assessment of Equity in Property Taxation in Nairobi City- Case Study of Residential Properties in Buruburu, Kilimani and Riruta
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research examines equity in local government property taxation in Kenya with Nairobi City as the case study area. Urban areas in Kenya are growing both in population and in physical extent. This rapid urbanisation ... -
A Framework for Adopting Green It in Telecommunication Companies- a Case Study of Major Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Green IT adoption is the effort in an organization to tackle the current ecological challenges facing the universe. The goal of this paper is to propose a framework to assist organizations’ and practitioners in the adoption ... -
Influence of Teaching Methods on Pupils’ Performance in English Language Subject at Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Non-formal Schools in Korogocho, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of teaching methods on pupils’ performance in English language subject at KCPE in NFPSs in Korogocho, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The objectives were to establish the ... -
Factors Influencing the Integration of Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools: a Case of Matungulu Sub County, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In the present world, the use of information technology is inevitable in all sectors of development. All levels of teaching institutions have no option but to fit in the wave of using IT in their daily activities. The ... -
An Investigation Into Ethics Management Amongst Contractors In Kenya – A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(UoN, 2019)The construction industry continues to grow in terms of financial expenditure and in spurring economic development in the country; thus its importance cannot be overlooked. With this vibrancy, there are, however incessant ... -
Brewers' spent grain in adsorption of aqueous Congo Red and malachite Green dyes: Batch and continuous flow systems.
(University, 2019)Sorption of Congo Red (CR) and Malachite Green (MG) dyes currently used in pigments and clothing industries were investigated using brewers' spent grain (BSG) from a local brewery. Adsorption increased with a higher adsorbent ... -
Screening of Kenyan Soybean Cultivars for Resistance to Different Races of Phakopsora Pachyrhizi (Soybean Rust) and Determination of Molecular Basis for Rust Resistance
(university of nairobi, 2019)Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill.) is a highly nutritious plant which plays an important role in the world’s economy, however soybean rust disease caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi, is a major challange to the ... -
Assessment of the Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Droughts in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Drought in Kenya is ranked among the top and most expensive natural disaster to deal with due to its creeping phenomena. The frequency and intensity of droughts in the country have been increasing in recent years leading ... -
A grounded theory of regaining normalcy and reintegration of women with obstetric fistula in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya that is formed as sequelae of prolonged obstructed labour. It is a chronic illness that disrupts women ... -
On Ricci Solitons as Quasi-einstein Metrics
(university of nairobi, 2019)This thesis is the key to good understanding of di erential geometry with para- Kenmotsu and Lorentzian Para- Sasakian structure and it is organized as follows. In chapter one, the preliminaries and de nitions are ... -
Influence of Coating Application Methods on the Postharvest Quality of Cassava.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Various modes of edible coating application vary in their coat dispersion and film formation, hence the need to determine the most effective mode of application for cassava. Edible surface coatings have been found to be ... -
Simulating Impacts of Climate Change on Sorghum Production in the Semi-arid Environment of Katumani in Machakos County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Reduced agricultural production and food security continues to be pressing problems for the larger part of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as well as semi-arid Eastern Kenya. The main objective of this ... -
Occurrence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - Corona Virus in Ranched Camels in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is a zoonotic disease caused by Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The infection gained prominence following the death of an infected patient with lower respiratory tract involvement in mid-2012; and ...
