University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 31081-31100 of 116514
-
Factors influencing consumers’ decision on making online transactions in Kenya: the case of Kenya commercial bank Moi avenue branch, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The need for convenient ways of accessing financial resources beyond the conventional norms has seen the recurrent expansion and modernization of banking patterns. Given the huge demand for finance oriented services, ... -
Genetic characterization of the indigenous Maasai goats (capra hircus) in Narok and Kajiado counties of Kenya using mitochondrial DNA control region
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Kenyan indigenous Maasai goats (Capra hircus) have been very scantily characterized, which has resulted in poor efforts to fully exploit and conserve these genetic resources. Genetic characterization is necessary ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of Uwezo fund projects in Kenya: a case of Maragua sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In 2010, Kenya enacted a new Constitution that specifically addresses longstanding economic, historical, geographic, demographic and human rights violations that have hindered progressive development. In the Kenyan ... -
Facilitating Group Learner Interactions using Intelligent Agents to Improve Group Knowledge Construction in Collaborative M-Learning: Case of Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research study aimed to improve the levels of group knowledge construction by providing intelligent-based facilitations to learner group interactions in a collaborative mobile learning environment. The interactions ... -
Product design specification for artisanal aluminium cookware: a case study of landhies road producers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The paper is a research project report based on a study on product design specification for artisanal aluminium cookware. The study makes emphasis on a case study of foundry and fabrication workshops along the Kamukunji ... -
Assessment of heavy metals in soils in Block C, Mui basin Kenya: precoal mining
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Influence of management of physical facilities on academic performance of public secondary schools in Mumias west sub-county, Kakamega county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Management of school facilities is important in improving quality of education in secondary schools. However, in Mumias West Sub-county, the situation different with many public secondary schools registering low grades in ... -
Determinants of growth in housing projects in the real estate sector in Nkubu town, Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The recent growth in the Kenyan population has led to an increase in the rural-urban shift, with the government estimating a dominant urban dominant country by 2030. Consequently, there have been numerous efforts by the ... -
Influence of board of management governance practices on teacher motivation in public primary schools in Kinango sub-county in Kwale county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of Boards of Management members‟ governance practices on teachers‟ motivation in public primary schools in Kinango Sub- County, Kenya. The study was guided by the ... -
Determinants of women participation in community development projects. A case of Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate determinants that influence women participation levels in community development projects the case of Kisauni sub-county, Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the ... -
Building a QGIS Helper Application to Overcome the Challenges of Cassini to UTM Coordinate System Conversions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Three major coordinate systems have been in use in Kenya. They include; Cassini-Soldner, East African War system and UTM coordinate systems. The existence of these multiple systems have triggered the necessity for regular ... -
Factors influencing adoption of improved dairy farming technologies among smallholder farmers in Ekerenyo division, Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Global food security is high on the development agenda now than any other time in history because of the continuing demand to feed an exploded population. The contribution of livestock and especially dairy to this course ... -
Determinants of HIV prevalence in Kenya: research report in mathematics
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya.Since then,the virus has caused many deaths.It continues to be a threat to our economy considering its e ects on the active members of the society. There exists wide discrepancies in HIV rates across the country, ... -
Impact of a capacity building initiative to improve cancerdiagnosis using bone marrow and fine needle aspiration biopsy techniques in two Level- 5 Hospitals In Kenya.
(2018)Background: GLOBOCAN (Global Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence) estimates project cancer burden to have shifted to low and middle income countries (LMICs), posing both social and economic challenges. Kenya is ... -
Validation of monoclonal antibodies in detection of cassava brown streak viruses using triple antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay technique
(2018)Cassava is an important food crop in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Its production in East and Central African regions has been devastated by Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), caused by two distinct virus species, ... -
Determinants of the performance of youth enterprise development funded projects. A case of Isiolo Central Sub-county, Kenya.
(2018)Youth unemployment is one of the biggest development challenges in the Third World today. In Kenya over 15 million people live below the poverty line, with over three million classified as unemployed. Youth account for ... -
Factors hindering integration of physical access control and cyber security in the Banking sector in Kenya.
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2018)Over the last few years, many industrial control systems, including security solutions, have adopted digital technology. Components of these systems, which were physically separated are now linked together over network, ... -
An analysis of the effects of gender and institutional support services on smallholder maize farmers’ commercialization decisions in transitional systems in Western Kenya
(2018-08)Smallholder staple cereal farmers in many developing countries are often characterized by low levels of commercialization due to various challenges limiting their ability to effectively access and participate in markets. ... -
Factors influencing the performance of building contractors in infrastructural development in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Construction industry has been the bedrock of social and economic development in our country for the past 15 years. Construction has spurred as well as facilitated economic growth through the development of infrastructure ...
