University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Terrorism And Its Effect On People’S Socio Economic Ways Of Life: A Case Study Of Lamu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate terrorism and its effect on people’s socio economic ways of life in Lamu County. The region has experienced perennial terror attacks during the period under study where the ... -
Perceptions of Effects of Short Lived Climate Pollutants on the Health of Urban Poor Communities 2008-2018: a Case Study of New Kru Town Community, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Every year dirty air causes premature deaths of more than 5.5 million people around the world making it one of the leading fatal health risks. Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) has been widely linked to air quality ... -
Cross Border Natural Resource-based Conflicts and Regional Security: a Comparison of the Eastern and Western Africa Experiences
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Eastern and Western Africa countries have experienced many episodes of violent conflicts and insecurity in the recent past, as compared to any other parts of the continent. Due to the trends of conflicts and instability ... -
Environmental Sustainability Practices In Special Information Organizations In Kenya: The Case Of Kenya Bureau Of Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess environmental sustainability practices in special information organizations in Kenya with special reference to Kenya Bureau of Standards. The specific objectives of the study were to establish ... -
Commercialization Of Bride Wealth Among The Kipsigis Of Bureti Constituency, Southern Rift Valley, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was carried out in Bureti Constituency, Kericho County, Kenya. The study examined the commercialization of bride wealth among the Kipsigis community. More precisely, the study looked at the forms of bride ... -
Uhakiki Wa Wakati Na Uwasilishaji Usemi Kama Vipengeevya Usimulizi Katika Utenzi Wa Nabii Isa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Utafiti huu umechunguza usimulizi katika Utenzi wa Nabii Isa kwa kutumia nadharia ya naratolojia.Kazi hii ilijibana katika vipengee viwili vya usimulizi – wakati na uwasilishaji usemi. Kimsingi utafiti huu ulipania kuonyesha ... -
Effects of Debt Repayments on Economic Growth in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study investigated the effect of debt repayments on economic growth in Kenya, between 2010-2017. The study was informed by the fact that the government was strongly funding its budgets through public debts resulting ... -
Defining Realization of Persons With Disabilities‟ Accessibility and Mobility Rights in Nairobi City County: a Case for Policy, Legislative and Institutional Reforms
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A number of hurdles oscillating from environmental, communication, social to economic, preclude Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter PWDs) from attaining an acceptable inclusive life. As you read the research, its focus ... -
Effects of Older Persons’ Cash Transfer Programme on the Economic and Social Welfare of Older Persons in Korogocho Location, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to investigate the unmet economic and social needs of older persons living in Korogocho Location, Nairobi City County and to determine the effects of the Older Persons’ Cash Transfer on the ... -
Gender Mainstreaming in Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Instituion: a Case of Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This was a descriptive study on the strategies to mainstreaming gender in Sigalagala Polytechnic in Ikolomani Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of integrating gender in ... -
Economic Effects of Financial Abuse and the Coping Mechanisms of Women in Intimate Relationships in Kahawa Sukari Location, Ruiru Constituency, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to evaluate the risk factors to financial abuse, its effects and the coping mechanisms among women in intimate relationships in Kahawa Sukari location, Ruiru constituency, Central Kenya. The study was ... -
Roman Catholic Church Response to the Problem of Alcoholism in Siuna Village Kimilili Sub-county in Bungoma County
(2018)The study focused on the challenge of alcoholism in Siuna village and RCC’s response to it, in Kimilili Sub-county, Bungoma County. The study investigated the state of alcohol abuse in Siuna village and its effects on ... -
Factors Associated With Traditional Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Wildlife Conservation Among Local Communities in Enkusero Sampu Conservancy, Kajiado County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Globally, there is much attention on the inclusion of traditional knowledge and practices in wildlife conservation to foster peaceful co-existence between human and wildlife species. Local communities’ traditional knowledge ... -
Coping With The Denial Of Sexual Rights For Prisoners In Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study set out to examine how the inmates in Kamiti Maximum prison cope with the denial of their sexual rights. The study was guided by the following objectives specific to describe how inmates deal with sexual feelings ... -
The Impact of Inter-communal Violent Conflicts on Kenya’s National Security: the Case of Baragoi Sub County (2007-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the impact of the inter-communal violent conflicts on Kenya’s national security in Baragoi Sub County. The study sought to answer the following questions. To what extent does community conflicts ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices Adopted by Machakos County Government for Service Delivery
(university of nairobi, 2018)Change has become inevitable in today’s life for individual and institutions making it both pervasive and persistent. Therefore, the success of most institutions will depend on how well the change management process is ... -
Effects Of Microcredit Finances On Women Empowerment In Mwingi North Sub County, Kitui County
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Determinants of Satisfaction With Training and Development of a Tool to Monitor Teaching and Learning at Kenya Medical Training College
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Student satisfaction is an important means of assessing the institution’s capacity in meeting the students’ learning needs. The degree of student’s satisfaction with their educational experience is an important dimension ... -
The Prevalence Of Infection, Microbiologic Profile And Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern Of Burn Wounds As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Burn injuries are one of the most common and devastating causes of trauma, more so in developing countries. A majority of mortalities from burn injuries is due to sepsis. Infection causing microorganisms in any burn ... -
Short-Term Load Forecasting Using A Hybrid Of Genetic Algorithm (Ga) And Particle Swarm Optimization (Pso) For An Optimized Neural Network
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Short-term load forecasting (STLF) has emerged as one of the most important fields of study for power system operation for system efficiency and reliability. It plays a significant role in load flow analysis, contingency ...
