University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of monitoring and evaluation on performance of constituency development fund projects: a case of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The goal of M & E was to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes and impact. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of monitoring and evaluation factors on performance of constituency ... -
Population parameters, genetic differentiation and socio-economics of sardinella aurita (valenciennes 1847) and pseudotolithus senegalensis (valenciennes 1833) in south coast, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Fish is a source of protein to over 20 million people. This contribute to food security and poverty alleviation in coastal communities of the world leading to overexploitation in most fisheries in Africa. This study ... -
Effect of pupils’ involvement in tourism activities on academic performance in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education(KCPE) examination in Diani, Kwale county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of pupils’ involvement in tourism activities on their academic performance in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination in Diani Zone in Kwale ... -
Influence of functional structures on the performance of programs of operating commercial banks: a case of national bank of Kenya (NBK)-western Kenya region
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Functional management structures include employees understanding of working relationships with their manager, subordinates and peer group. Management structures appear in every type of organization. The main purpose of ... -
Determinants of youth participation in community development projects in Bomet central Subcounty, Bomet county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to examine the factors influencing youth participation in community development projects in Bomet Central Sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya. The study was guided by the four objectives: to establish the ... -
Factors influencing performance of community policing in Kangema Sub-county, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The government of Kenya rolled out community policing initiative as an alternative to fighting crime and disorder since the traditional policing approach has not worked on the same. The policing practices that worked in ... -
An assessment of the training needs of heads of department of secondary schools for effective school administration in Kenya- a case study of Kisii central distric
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main purpose of the study is to assess the training needs of the Heads of department in Secondary schools in Kenya using Kisii Central District as a case. The study was based on Hertzberg‘s two factor theory and needs ... -
Investigation of forecasting potential of aircraft weather hazards over Kenya using numerical model
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study investigates the forecasting potential of aircraft weather hazards over Kenya using numerical model. The various causes of accidents/incidents are identified using analyzed investigated weather-related aviation ... -
Factors influencing completion of building construction projects in Kajiado county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess factors influencing completion of building construction projects in Kajiado County. The subject of completion of project is a universal concern that affects all parties to a construction ... -
Factors contributing to rickets among children under-five years: case study of Ishiara and Embu hospitals, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rickets is a significant problem which requires a special attention as Kenyan hospitals are continuing to record increased cases. The purpose of this study was to generate new knowledge on the factors that contribute to ... -
Influence of community participation on project performance: a case of Ruiri water projects, Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of community participation in the performance of community water projects in Ruiri, Meru County. Specifically, the sought to establish the influence of community ... -
Hydrodynamic Stability of Taylor-Couette Flow
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The stability of Couette flow between two cylinders with the outer one stationary and the inner one rotating and also moving with a constant axial velocity is investigated. Both axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric disturbances ... -
Effect of fertilizer application, harvesting method and moisture stress on growth, yield and nutritional quality of solanum spp. and vigna unguiculata l. Walp (cowpea)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The low productivity of the African nightshade (Solanum spp.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) leafy vegetables in smallholder farms in Kenya is partly attributed to moisture stress, declining soil fertility and ... -
Mapping of deforestation using mobile phone application: a case study of Uplands, Kinale and Kereita forests in Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Deforestation and forest degradation monitoring is one of the central elements for Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, sustainable management of forest, enhancement of forest carbon stock and ... -
A Model for Evaluating E-learning Systems Quality. A case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The rapid growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has significant changes in the practice of education globally using Learning Management System (LMS) assisted e-learning in Higher Education Institutions ... -
A model of an integrated unified communication network using public switched telephone network gateways and cisco unified communication manager server
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Communication requirements are constantly evolving in recent times demanding flexibility and response mechanism in controlling deployments need for everyday connections. It is a necessity in business today and a well ... -
Development, validation and application of high performance liquid chromatography method for the determination of Artemisinin content in Artemisia annua l. extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria is a common and life-threatening parasitic disease in many tropical and subtropical areas especially the Africa region where about 90 % of the global malaria cases were recorded. In 2005, World Health Organization ... -
Influence of project management processes on performance of Kenya power last mile connectivity projects in Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Electricity connection projects have faced diverse performance challenges across the world. Amongst the challenges were lack of increase of number of customers satisfied with the electricity services, and unsatisfactory ... -
Legal and Regulatory Framework for Mobile Banking in Kenya: a Case for a Regulatory Impact Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research paper identifies and investigates the risk of regulatory failure on mobile banking industry in Kenya. The term ‘mobile banking’ is used in a liberal sense to include all mobile money services since as is being ...
