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Assessment of Community Perceptions on Program Impacts: a Case Study of Vi Agroforestry Intervention in Ndivisi Division, Bungoma East Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Programs assess their influence through routine monitoring and evaluation to prove their performance, efficiency, relevance and effectiveness. For a long time, they have employed conventional methods where by the information ... -
The Impact Of Civic Knowledge On Voter Participation In Informal Settlements In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kangemi Division
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya as a county has had a rich history of non state actors initiatives and activities around civic and voter education since multi-party politics was re-introduced in 1992. This study was motivated by the Constitution ... -
Electrocatalytic Decomposition of Tetrachlorvinphos in Acetonitrile-water Media Using Cyanocobalamin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study investigated the electrocatalytic degradation of tetrachlorvinphos pesticide standard in acetonitrile-water media using cyanocobalamin catalyst. It was initiated by reports recorded from various consumers who ... -
Prevalence and Treatment Needs of Dental Caries and Gingivitis Among 3-5-year-old Children in Rural Rukungiri, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defined Oral health as the state of being free from mouth and facial pain, throat and oral cancer, oral sores and infections, tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth ... -
An Analysis of Errors in the Written English of Class-four Learners in Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The present study set out to investigate the errors made by class-four students in their written English. The sample of students was selected from twelve primary schools in the Migori County of Kenya. The study collected ... -
Effect of Seed Source and Post-harvest Handling Techniques on Seed Quality and Yield of Soybean
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Soybean (Glycine max) is a multipurpose crop which is utilized for food, livestock feed, industrial raw material and a source of bio-energy. However, its production is constrained by use of poor quality seeds from informal ... -
Auto-etl: a Generic Methodology for Transforming Entity-attribute-value (Eav) Data Model Into Flat Tables Using Form Metadata to Optimize Report Generation. A Case Study of Kenya EMR
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use of Entity Attribute Value (EAV) data model is strongly favored by the existing research in both medical and other domains because of its flexibility and extensible nature that makes it suitable for storing highly ... -
Effect of Lablab (Lablab Purpureus L.) Green Manure on Population of Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic Soil Microorganisms and Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Crop Establishment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use green manure as soil amendments stimulates the growth and activity of soil microorganisms, with subsequent mineralization of nutrients and increase in fertility. However, undecomposed plant residues have been ... -
The Use Of Information Communication Technology And Performance Of Micro And Small Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Study Of Selected Smes In Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) are enterprises in both formal and Informal sectors employing 5-99 fulltime employees. SMEs cut across all sectors of the economy, providing a prolific source of employment, income, and ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance in International Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi
(university of nairobi, 2018)Non-governmental Organizational are key to the third world and underdeveloped countries based on their role in the provision of support to the poor and disadvantaged in society through projects in schools, water & sanitation, ... -
Lending Model and Loan Repayment Among Financial Institutions in Kakamega Municipality, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Financial institutions have availed various Lending model concepts in their operations across the world and specifically in Kenya to individuals who seek loans. The available financial services have improved the economic ... -
A Sectoral Analysis of the Relationship Between Financial Leverage and Profitability of Nonfinancial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The debate on what is the best source of business financing and its impact on firm’s financial performance has remained a controversial topic from the time when Modigliani & Miller published their seminal work on this ... -
Assessing Factors Influencing Delivery of Hiv Pre Exposure Prophylaxis Project in Public Health Facilities, the Case of Thika Sub County, Kiambu County- Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis is a new intervention tool for those who are at risk of acquiring HIV.HIV pre exposure prophylaxis is an antiretroviral tablet given to HIV negative person to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition. ... -
Organizational Internal Factors, Change Management and Adoption of E-government Service Delivery in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Through advancement of ICT, many governments around the world embarked on projects that introduced e-Government initiatives for efficient and effective government operations geared towards making a government accountable ... -
Effect of Energy Regulatory Commission’s Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms in the Petroleum and Energy Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The returns of securities such as stocks trading in securities exchanges across the world respond differently to different events and information components reaching the market in which such securities are listed. Several ... -
Strategic Choice and Organizational Performance of Humanitarian Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine the influence of strategic choice on performance of humanitarian non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County. The primary data used in the study was collected from the top ... -
Relationship Between Credit Risk Management and Financial Performance of Grain Milling Firms in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study aimed to determine how credit risk management affects financial performance of grain milling firms in Mombasa County and was directed by the following three theories; Moral Hazard Theory, Credit Risk Theory and ... -
Relationship Between Serum Igm Levels And Liver Function In Rubella And Measles Virus Infection In Children Below Five Years Attending Maternal Child Health Clinics In Selected Hospitals In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rubella and measles virus are important diseases of children under five years of age which are preventable through immunization. Despite intervention through immunization, outbreaks of rubella and measles in Kenya are still ... -
The Role Of Security Personnel In Fire Disaster Preparedness: Challenges Of Protection Against Fire Disaster In The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges faced by University of Nairobi security personnel in their role of fire disaster preparedness. The objectives of this study was to ascertain the extent to which ... -
Effects of Automation on Revenue Collection at Border Points, Department of Immigration, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Revenue collection is an important activity for all organizations (Edem, 2017). Revenue denotes the inflows that make the achievement of organization objectives possible. Automation of revenue collection system focuses on ...
