University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 33121-33140 of 116514
-
Impact of Older Persons Cash Transfer on Its Beneficiaries in Kenya: a Case of Makadara Constituency, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of Older Persons‘ Cash Transfer on its beneficiaries in Makadara Constituency, Nairobi City County. The objectives of the study included describing how older persons‘ cash ... -
The efficacy of treatment on schistosoma mansoni, schistosoma haematobium and soil transmitted helminthes and its effects on antischistosome IgE levels among primary school children in Taveta , Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Helminth infections caused by soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosomes are among the most endemic, communicable diseases of humans who live in parts of the developing world. All-inclusive strategies for the ... -
Option pricing with stochastic volatility correlated to the underlying process
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Influence of socio- economic status on the access to agricultural farm inputs by small holder farmers in Yatta sub-county of Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the socio economic factors influencing the access to farm inputs by small holder farmers in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County. The objectives of the study included; establishing ... -
Sustainable management of community based Tourism: the case of community based tourism projects in Isiolo county in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Generally, this study is about the sustainable management of community based tourism in Kenya using Isiolo County as a case study. Consequently it examined the role of Sustainable Management of Community Based Tourism in ... -
The Efficacy of the Immigration Department in Controlling Human Trafficking: Analysis of Counter-trafficking in Person’s Act 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study explored the efficacy of the immigration department in controlling human trafficking: analysis of counter-trafficking in person’s Act 2010. The main objective of this Research is to establish to examine the ... -
Liberalization of Trade in Legal Services Within the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2016) -
Determinants of performance of small scale Tea farming projects: a case study of Kisii County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tea is the most popular drink in the world and Kenya is ranked the fourth nation that produces tea in the world, where tea sector is mainly supplied by small scale tea farmers who produce about 62 per cent of total tea ... -
Determinants of repayment of group loans amongst microfinance institutions in Nakuru county, Nakuru town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There has been significant growth in the recent years of MFIs which offer financial services to people who are financially excluded by main stream financial institutions. The MFIs therefore use group lending methodology ... -
Methane Gas Emissions by Enteric Fermentation From Cattle Production in Kenyewa Location of Kajiado County in Kenya: a Study on Potential Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2017-10)The study focused on the enteric fermentation contribution to the methane emissions as part of the global anthropogenic greenhouse effect by cattle in Kenyewa Location. The study used cattle numbers and IPCC default values ... -
Factors associated with obstetric fistula repair failure among women admitted at Gynocare women’s and Fistula Hospital in Kenya, 2012-2016: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Obstetric fistula is an abnormal hole that connects a woman’s vagina and bladder or rectum or both leading to continuous leakage of urine and/or stool. It is estimated to affect about 2 million women in the ... -
A Situational Analysis of Youth Correction and Training Centers in Kenya; a Case Study of the Kamiti Youth Correction and Training Center
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Rehabilitation can be described as the process to restore to useful life by therapy and education or to restore to good condition. The rehabilitative ideal views criminal behaviors as diseases that can be cured if well ... -
An Analysis of the Representation of Terrorism and Somalis in Kenya in the Nation and the Standard Newspapers, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study analyzed how The Nation and The Standard newspapers in Kenya represented ethnic Somalis in their coverage of terrorism in 2015. The study was motivated by the fact that 2015 was a difficult year in Kenya, with ... -
Challenges of Consolidating Democratic Governance in 21st Century Africa: the Role of China
(University of Nairobi, 2017-09)Drawing from centuries’ effort of articulation and consolidation, the two concepts of democratic governance and human rights are seen more as irreducible set of values or ideals that should accrue to humanity, irrespective ... -
Social Integration of Refugees: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya has received many refugees in the last two to three decades. These refugees have some of them found their way to find homes in various urban centers as majority of them still live in the refugee camps. This study ... -
The Role of Fermented Maize-Based Products on Nutrition Status and Morbidity of Children 6-59 Months Old In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Most of the rural communities in Kenya heavily depend on maize based products as a weaning diet for children less than five years. Fermented maize based foods constitute a substantial part of the diet in many ... -
Determinants of completion of road construction projects in Nyamira county government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The government construction projects are key in the economy of any country worldwide. They contribute to around 10% of the global GDP. Non- delay of a construction project is based on various parameters among them schedule ... -
The 21st Century Diplomatic Engagement in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-11)Diplomacy refers to the management of the international interactions in a skillful and tactful way that promotes the foreign policy of a country. Hence diplomacy is a tool of foreign policy. Through diplomacy, peace, ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management Practices on the Operational Efficiency of Manufacturing and Allied Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Managing the liquidity of an organization is imperative for all businesses; large, small or medium. If an organization fails to manage its liquidity appropriately, there is bound to be cash shortages. As a result, the ... -
Big data analytics and competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research investigated the effects of big data analytics to the competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. A descriptive survey design was applied to attain objectives of the study. The target population ...
