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Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices on nutritional status of children 6-59 months at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)According to UNICEF and WHO nutrition is a universal, crucial component that is recognized globally for the child to have a better health standard as stated in convention child‟s rights. Thus, women additionally have a ... -
Performance of dairy cows under “one cow program” in Northern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In 2006, the government of Rwanda started “One cow program” whereby a dairy cow is given to a poor family in order improve household nutrition and incomes through milk consumption and sell of extra milk. To document the ... -
Effect of feeding germinated brown sorghum and methionine supplementation on performance of broiler chicken
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2018)The study investigated the effects of germination on chemical composition and tannin content of brown sorghum (var. Serena) as well as feeding germinated and ungerminated Serena sorghum based diets to broiler chickens for ... -
Effects of drug abuse on academic performance among secondary school students in Masaba North Sub County, Nyamira County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study aimed at investigating the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Masaba North Sub-County. The objectives of the study were to; determine the commonly abused drugs, establish the causes ... -
Internal environment influencing performance of private hospitals in Kenya: a case of Bungoma South Sub county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate on the internal environment influencing performance of private hospitals in Bungoma South Sub County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to determine how human ... -
Managing flooding in residential areas of Nairobi: a case study of south C
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite of the fact that flooding is witnessed both in urban and rural areas, its occurrence in urban areas has a unique nature, as the built environment plays a major role in its occurrence in addition to the natural ... -
Application of Ordinal Logistic Regression in Analyzing Students’ Performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Level in Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: In the Kenyan education system (8-4-4 system), education progresses from pre-school to primary school to secondary school to tertiary education. Transition from one stage/ level to another is normally done ... -
On-street termini operations of public service vehicles and their relationship to transport performance in Nairobi CBD
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A well performing transportation system is both efficient and effective and is a pre-requisite to economic growth, environmental sustainability and social growth among other things. As such, achieving transport efficiency ... -
The Effect of Marketing Mix Practices, Consumer Demographics and Attitudes on Usage of Credit Cards by Customers of Commercial Banks in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-06)The general objective of this study was to determine the influence of marketing mix practices, consumer demographics and attitudes on credit card usage of commercial bank customers in Nairobi, Kenya. The study had four ... -
Characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties in the HAZ of en24 steel after post weld heat treatment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)EN24 steel is widely used to fabricate components for power transmission in industry due to its high strength to weight ratio. The hardness of this steel in tempered (T) condition, EN24T, is between 265 HV10 and 320HV10 ... -
Factors influencing women’s participation in community development projects in Zimbabwe: a case of Zvishavane women’s project in Midlands province
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing women’s involvement in community development programs in Zimbabwe with regard to Zvishavane Women’s project in Midlands Province in Zimbabwe. The objective ... -
Influence of learner support services on learners’ retention in bachelor of education students by open, distance and electronic learning in Kisii campus, Mount Kenya University
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study examined the influence of learner support services on learners’ retention in bachelor of education students by open, distance and electronic learning. The study targeted two hundred undergraduate students in ... -
Motherhood Experiences of Postgraduate Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study evaluated the motherhood experiences of post-graduate students in Kenya. Combining motherhood and studying without compromising the activities of either one is a great dilemma for female student parents. This ... -
Genetic analyses of pod shattering and agronomic traits of soybean (glycine max (l.) merr.) genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Pod shattering is an important constraint associated with 34 to 99% loss in productivity of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). Common management strategies such as early harvesting and harvesting when temperature is still ... -
Influence of Women Enterprise Development Fund on project sustainability of self-help groups in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The project dealt with the influence of Women Enterprise Fund on project sustainability of women self-help groups in Kisauni constituency - Mombasa County. A report from the World Bank (2012) indicated that women at the ... -
Corporate governance practices influencing performance of water projects in Kenya: a case of Tana water service board
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of corporate governance practices on the performance of water projects in Tana Water Service Board. The study was guided by the objectives to examine the influence of ... -
Study of extent of use, efficacy and acute toxic effects of selected antidiabetic plants in Nyeri and Narok Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Emergence of non-communicable diseases has posed a great health challenge worldwide. Particularly; prevalence of diabetes mellitus has been on the increase among communities of both developed and developing countries. In ... -
Insights into and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The pattern and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis were studied among black Kenyans by analyzing data from hospitals, clinics, autopsy and schools; cadaver dissection; histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, light ... -
IT-business partnership as enabler for IT-Business Alignment in organizations, a case of Compassion International
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess IT-Business partnership as enabler for the IT-Business Alignment (ITBA) in the organization, a case of Compassion organization and understand the drivers and factors influencing forging of ... -
Post Civil War Returnee Resettlement and Reintegration in South Sudan 2005-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The resettlement and successful reintegration of returnees marks the end of conflicts in post conflict societies. It also marks the final stage of the refugee cycle where the returnee settles in a place he can finally call ...
