University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Institutional Factors on Students Involvement in the Governance of Tertiary Institutions in Kisumu Central Sub County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Corporate governance broadly refers to the mechanisms, relationships, and processes by which a corporate is controlled. It involves balancing the interests of many stakeholders of the corporation. In education, it’s the ... -
Effectiveness of Stakeholders Involvement in Resource Management on Pupils’academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Ugunja Sub-county Siaya County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the effectiveness of stakeholders’ involvement in resource management in public primary schools on pupils’ academic performance in Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County. The study was ... -
Factors Influencing Completion Rate of Road Construction Projects in Kisii County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The majority of road construction projects in Kenya do not get completed within the initially set targets of time. Project delays frustrate the process of development, have an immeasurable cost implication to the society, ... -
Improving Nutrition of Lactating Mothers in a Peri-urban Using Traditional Vegetables. A Case of Mwanamukia in Nairobi
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Evaluating Peace Making Processes, the Case of Igad in Somalia Conflict
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study evaluates the extent to which IGAD policies, strategies and implementation practices have since supported peace processes in Somalia. The study contributes to the ongoing discussion on conflict and conflict ... -
Molecular profile of malaria drug resistance markers of Plasmodium falciparum in Suriname
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In Suriname, an artesunate monotherapy therapeutic efficacy trial was recently conducted to evaluate partial artemisinin resistance emerging in Plasmodium falciparum We genotyped the PfK13 propeller domain of P. falciparum ... -
Challenges Facing Urban Christian Church-sponsored Schools: a Case of St. Peter Claver’s Catholic Primary School, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate pertinent problems facing urban Christian Church-sponsored schools with a focus on St. Peter Claver‟s Catholic Primary School in Nairobi County. The investigation is anchored on ... -
Influence of Organisational Capacity on the Attraction of Donor Funding: a Case of National Nongovernmental Organisations in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of organizational capacity on the level of donor funding of the national NGOs in Somalia. The specific objectives were to determine the influence of strategic planning ... -
Fertility Differentials Between Mombasa and Nairobi Counties Based on Kdhs 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Estimation of fertility has been done in Kenya since 1980s by various researchers using census and surveys datasets. The continuous update of data has made it possible to estimates current fertility rate in Kenya. The ... -
Parent Related Factors Influencing Learners’ Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Igembe North Sub-county, Meru, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Academic performance in schools has remained low in Kenya national examinations for many years. Public secondary schools in Igembe North sub-county have in past years recorded decline in the national exams and this has ... -
Determining resistance to Fusarium verticillioides and fumonisin accumulation in African maize inbred lines resistant to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxins
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fusarium verticillioides and Aspergillus flavus cause Fusarium ear rot (FER) and Aspergillus ear rot (AER) of maize, respectively. Both pathogens are of concern to producers as they reduce grain yield and affect quality. ... -
Influence of Social-cultural Factors on Women Participation in Wildlife Conservation Projects. A Case of Northern Rangeland Trust Samburu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The gender and development theory (GAD) approach, through gender analysis, seeks to understand the roles, responsibilities, resources and priorities of women and men within a specific context, examining the social, economic ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of Ict Education in Public Primary Schools in Kajiado North Sub- County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The general purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting implementation of ICT education in public primary schools in Kajiado North sub- county, Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific research ... -
Histidine-rich protein 2 (pfhrp2) and pfhrp3 gene deletions in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from select sites in Brazil and Bolivia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)More than 80% of available malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are based on the detection of histidine-rich protein-2 (PfHRP2) for diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Recent studies have shown the genes that code ... -
Integrating Gis and Real Estate Management Systems to Market and Manage Facilities on the Web
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Location drives the real estate industry. It is not just about finding any site but finding the best site. By analysing data around locations - demographics, aerial photographs, and amenities - real estate agents and ... -
Influenceof Cash Transfer Program on Socio-economic Status of Beneficiaries in Kenya: a Case of Persons Living With Disabilities in Kitui Central Sub-county in Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of cash transfer intervention program on social-economic status of beneficiaries. The study used Kitui Central Sub-County as a case. The study aimed at achieving ... -
School Related Factors Influencing Parental Choice of Primary Schools in Embakasi Sub-county, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school related factors influencing parental choice of primary schools in Embakasi Sub-county, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The objectives were to determine the influence of ... -
Influence of Service Provision Readiness and Livelihood on Maternal Health Services Utilization Patterns in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This is a study report on the relationship between Maternal Service Provision Readiness and Maternal Skilled Delivery Services Utilization using Kenya’s county level data. The report also contains the results of investigation ... -
Genetic characterisation of plasmodium falciparum isolates with deletion of the PFHRP2 and/or PFHRP3 genes in Colombia: The amazon region, a challenge for Malaria diagnosis and control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most Plasmodium falciparum-detecting rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) target histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2). However, P. falciparumisolates with deletion of the pfhrp2 gene and its homolog gene, pfhrp3, have been detected. ...
