University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Modelling Impacts Of Climate Change On Tree Biomass And Distribution In Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Arabuko Sokoke forest ecosystem is characterized by degradation from natural and anthropogenic drivers. Despite these challenges the forest has no study on how climate change will impact on forest biomass and species ... -
The Role Of Fruit Bat Eidolon Helvum And Avian Frugivores In Guava Seed Dispersal And Tree Establishment In Agricultural Landscapes In Vihiga, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Seed dispersal by bats and avian frugivores is significant for plant regeneration in fragmented agricultural landscapes in tropical regions. This study was aimed at determining the role of the Eidolon helvum and other avian ... -
Factors Influencing Stakeholders’ Participation In Ward Development Fund Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Stakeholder’s participation is an important aspect of public projects as its creates accountability and transparence during the implementation process. The objective of this study is to investigate factors influencing ... -
Influence of Student Councils’ Involvement in School Governance on Students Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Kathonzweni Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of student councils’ involvement in school governance on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Kathonzweni Sub-County, Kenya. The study objectives ... -
Problems Encountered by the Roman Catholic Church in Cheptais, Mt Elgon Region, Bungoma County During Sldf Conflict 2006-2008 Using Christian Liberation Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study examined the challenges encountered by the RCC during the SLDF war in Cheptais division Mount Elgon region in Bungoma county using Christian liberation Approach. It aimed at investigating the problems and impacts ... -
Challenges in the Implementation of Electricity Power Generation Expansion Projects in Kenya: a Case of Kengen
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya has a long-term development strategy, The Vision 2030, whose aim is to drive the country into a globally competitive and prosperous economy with high quality of life. The energy sector is an important sector because ... -
Influence of Household Characteristics on Pupils’ Completion Rates in Public Schools in Laikipia West Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Education has many benefits to both individuals and societies at large. The problem however is when one does not complete a designated cycle or level that can enable one to be literally functional. Therefore, the purpose ... -
Influence of School Based Factors on Performance of Children With Disabilities in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Public Primary Schools in Igembe South District, Meru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to determine the influence of school based factors on performance of children with disabilities in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Public Primary Schools in Igembe South District, Meru ... -
Predictors of Bacterial Meningitis Among Paediatric Patients Aged 0-5 Years Hospitalized at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Meningitis remains a common and serious problem in children worldwide. One million instances of meningitis are assessed to happen in children worldwide each year. In Africa, where outbreaks are common 70% of ... -
Incorporating Principles of Corporate Governance in the Management of State Corporations in Kenya: a Critique of the ‘mwongozo’ Code of Governance for State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Mwongozo, the Code of Governance for State Corporations is the policy document by the government of Kenya that seeks to incorporate the principles of corporate governance in the management and governance of State Corporations ... -
Level of Attainment of the Second Millennium Development Goal on Education at Primary Schools in Homa-bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was aimed at finding out the level of attainment of the second millennium development goal in education at primary schools in Homa-Bay sub-county in Homa-Bay county, Kenya. The objectives were as follows; to ... -
Influence of Bank Lending Practices on Small-scale Business Performance in Trans-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the influence bank lending practices on small-scale business performance in Kenya. Specifically, the study established how banking rates, loan insurance, loan product marketing and loan ... -
The Role of the Church in Evangelizing Urban Youth: a Case of St. Peter Claver’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study examined the role of the Church in evangelizing urban youth focusing on St Peter Claver’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County. It looked at the nature and problems faced by these urban youth and gave recommendations ... -
Household Factors Influencing Students’ Participation in Education in Public Secondary Schools in Mbeere South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the study was to assess the household factors that influence students’ participation in public secondary school in Mbeere South Sub-County, Kenya. To achieve this, the researcher had four objectives. ... -
Factors Influencing Arson Attacks in Selected Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Trans-nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this paper was to establish factors influencing arson attacks in selected boarding secondary public schools, in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish how peers-pressure, drug ... -
Influence of Effective Management Practices on Project Performance in Sotik Sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study focused on Influence of effective Management Practices on Project Performance in Sotik Sub-County. The objectives of this study was to determine the extent at which effective of human resource management influences ... -
Determinants of Students Enrolment in Physics in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: a Case of Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The fact that a small percentage of students opt to enroll for physics in Form Three despite all the three science subjects being treated as equal in terms of time allocation and mode of assessment, poses a great challenge ... -
Influence of Instructional Materials on Pre-school Children’s Learning Achievement in Number Work in Matungu Division, Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aimed at investigating the influence of instructional materials on preschool children’s learning achievement in number work in Matungu Division Kakamega County .The use of instructional materials in teaching ... -
Determinants of Mode of Delivery Among Postnatal Mothers Admitted in Wajir County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Globally, vaginal delivery has been widely accepted as unquestioned mode of birth. However, advances in technology and its adoption in reproductive care delivery has resulted in an increase in the number of ... -
Factors Influencing Pupils’ Involvement in Examination Malpractices in Public Primary Schools, Kikuyu Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing pupils‟ involvement in examination malpractices in KCPE examination in public primary schools in Kikuyu sub-county, Kenya. The study objectives were to ...
