University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing the Performance of Youths Funded Projects in South Imenti Constituency, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate factors influencing the performance of youths funded projects in South Imenti Constituency, Meru County, Kenya. The objectives of the study addressed the issues of monitoring and evaluation, ... -
Sex-related differences in hematological parameters and organosomatic indices of oreochromis niloticus exposed to aflatoxin B1 diet
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A 24-week feeding experiment was conducted to assess whether males and females of Oreochromis niloticus exhibit differences in their hematological responses and organosomatic indices to dietary AFB1 contamination. Triplicate ... -
School-based Factors Influencing Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Secondary Schools in Makadara Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate school based factors influencing implementation of inclusive education in public secondary schools in Makadara sub county, Nairobi County, Kenya. It was guided by the following ... -
Influence of Head Teachers’ Instructional Supervision Practices on Pupils’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Murang’a South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Instructional supervision is a type of school based supervision carried out by the school staff (head teacher) aimed at providing guidance support and continuous assessment to teachers for their professional development ... -
Teacher Attitudes Towards Teaching Following In-Service Program In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper assesses the extent to which teachers’ attitude towards chemistry teaching changes following a needs-and participatory-oriented in-service teacher education program in Kenya. Thirty six (36) randomly selected ... -
Influence of Farm Inputs on Maize Production in Kiminini Sub -county, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maize production has been dwindling over the years. This has resulted into food insecurity for an ever-growing population. This led the researcher to carry out a research on influence of farm inputs on maize production in ... -
The Impact of Green Architecture on Energy Consumption in Highrise Office Buildings in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Based on the available scientific evidence, it is now more certain than ever that people are altering the climate. The temperatures in the atmosphere and even the in the oceans are rising, sea-levels are going up and the ... -
Experiences of student-teachers on placement
(2017)This paper, using case-study research approach and informed by phenomenological and social constructivist theoretical perspectives, shares experiences of five purposively student-teachers who were video-taped practicing ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Management of Examination at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)National examination management is faced with different types of examination irregularities therefore; it is critical that examinations are carried out with utmost integrity and have high levels of credibility. The purpose ... -
Mainstreaming early grade reading instruction in early Childhood Teacher Education.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper provides insights on how Early Grade Reading Instruction Curriculum (EGRIC) catalyzed a pedagogical shift and, consequently, began transforming early childhood teacher education in Kenya through reading ... -
Influence of Functions of County Government on Performance of Early Childhood Development Education Teachers in Nyando Subcounty, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Kenyan Constitution of 2010 devolves the management of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) to county governments. This was a measure to address the challenges that bedevilled the ECDE sector due to the ... -
Psychotherapy, (II)literacy and information communication and technologies: building bridges to literacy excellence.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper, using findings from a literacy intervention program, Early Grade Reading Instruction Curriculum (EGRIC), discusses theoretical probability and practical possibilities of psychotherapy and information ... -
Factors Influencing Preparedness for Disaster Risk Management Within the Construction Industry in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Disasters have been a detriment to development in society causing extensive destruction, disruption of people‟s lives and causing human suffering with communities unable to cope under these conditions. Disaster preparedness ... -
Environmental Radiation Monitoring Using Thermoluminescence Dosimetry in Kwavonza Area, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Exposure to ionizing radiation can cause health hazards. The annual effective dose from both natural and man-made radiation sources globally is about 3 mSv. Of this dose, 80% (2.4 mSv) comes from natural background radiation, ... -
Influence of Implementation of Quality Management System on Operational Performance of Technical Training Institutions in Meru County: a Case of Nkabune Technical Training Institute, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of implementing quality management system on operational performance of technical training institutions. The study’s specific objectives were: to establish the influence ... -
Analysis of Fodder Production and Marketing in the Rangelands of Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya have adopted fodder production to address the problem of livestock feed scarcity, as well as to diversify their household incomes from the sale ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Small and Medium Scale Poultry Farming Enterprises in Bomet Central Sub- County, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The research was based on the factors influencing performance of small and medium scale poultry Farming enterprises in Bomet central sub- county, Bomet County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to ... -
Influence of Triple Constraint Management on Completion of Non-governmental Organizations Water Sanitation and Hygiene (Wash) Projects in Nakuru County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects has been a major concern globally. An estimate of 565 Million persons in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to sanitation, and a population of about 330 million ... -
Development of a Low Power Solar Charge Controller for Use in Off-grid Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most handheld devices used for field measurements are run on batteries which are charged from the grid. However, batteries have limited run-time and therefore have to be charged periodically in order to extend their ...
