University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing the Implementation of Infrastructure Projects in Public Secondary Schools in Mathira East Sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The increased enrolment of students from the free primary school education and secondly the subsidized Secondary Education has put pressure on the existing physical facilities in most public secondary schools creating a ... -
Principals’ Practices Influencing Retention of Girls in Public Secondary Schools in Suba Sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Massive disparities have been witnessed in the girl child education in developing and developed countries. The proportion of girls who access basic level education and eventually make it to secondary level face numerous ... -
Modeling Dependence Between Report Lag and Claim Amounts Using Copula Models
(University of Nairobi, 2016-03)Relationships between two or more variables are considered a phenomenon of interest in a world where modelling risk is becoming more and more popular. This is especially important for the insurance sector whose core business ... -
The Youth’s Perception of Kenyan Television Women News Anchors: the Case of the University of Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to find out how Kenyan youth perceive female news anchors of local television stations. The study utilised a qualitative approach underpinned by the objectification theory, which attempts to explain the ... -
Knowledge of maternal nutrition, attitude and practices among nurses working at kenyatta national hospital, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Introduction: Maternal nutrition is essential from conception and throughout pregnancy as it is a critical factor in child survival, growth and development. Nurses are well placed to provide nutrition education during ... -
A critical analysis of the regionally coordinated infrastructural projects in the east African community (2000 - 2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Infrastructural development is one of the key facilitators of regional economic integration, as it lowers the cost of doing business, facilitates economic growth, and encourages Foreign Direct Investment attraction. The ... -
Determinants of Strategy Implementation in the Public Health Facilities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)A strategic plan provides a business with the roadmap it needs to pursue a specific strategic direction and set of performance goals, deliver customer value, and be successful. However, this is just a plan, it does not ... -
Synthesis and characterization of iron nanoparticles using banana peels extracts and their application in aptasensor
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Bio-inspired Iron nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by reduction of ferric chloride solution using aqueous solution of banana peel extract (BPE). The method was non-lethal, simple, eco-accommodating and relatively ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This research study was based on the purpose of investigating integrated financial management information system and budgetary control practices by the county government of Siaya. The main objective is directed towards ... -
Impact of Terrorism on Human Rights in Africa:the Case Study of Counter Terrorism in Kenya,1998 -2014
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Africa has experienced incessant terror attacks that have grossly violated human rights particularly in Nigeria and Kenya. The counterterror approaches in these countries have worsened the sustenance of human rights due ... -
Gender and the Mass Media: an Analysis of Gender Representation in Tv Commercials Aired During Prime Time News on Citizen Tv Station
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research project sought to investigate the portrayal of each gender, gender representation and stereotypes propagated in TV commercials. Although great strides have been made in the area of gender equality in the ... -
Determinants Of Youth Self-Employment In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya like many other developing countries faces high unemployment rates. The youth are the most affected by the high unemployment especially in Kenya. Various policy interventions have been put in place to create enabling ... -
The effect of microfinance services on the financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Embu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Microfinance is “the provision of financial services to low-income poor and very poor self-employed people”. The research was aimed at investigating the effects of micro-finance credit on the financial performance of Small ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Commercial banks in Kenya face tough competition as all the 42 banks fight for the same customers. While most banks try to adopt flexible solutions for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage in the industry, there ... -
The Effect of Public Procurement Process on Cost of Generating Power in the Energy Sector in Kenya: a Case Study of Kenya Electricity Generating Company
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study’s main purpose was to ascertain the effect of public procurement process on cost of generating power in the energy sector in Kenya with specific reference to Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN). ... -
Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agricultural Value Chain Projects in Kenya: a Case of Kathiani Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to establish factors influencing youth participation in agricultural value chain projects in Kathiani Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya. The study was necessitated by the fact that, despite the consensus ... -
Discrete event simulation approach to bed capacity optimization at the mater hospital’s emergency unit
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Ambulance diversion and long patient waiting time are two undesirable effects of emergency department constricted patient flow and indicate a lack of capacity optimization. On the other hand, capacity optimization for ... -
Effectiveness Of Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (Wash) Interventions In Changing Mothers’ Behaviour And Improving Child Health: A Case Study Of Kamukunji Sub County, Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to look into effects of WASH in altering the character of a mother’s practices and enhancing a child’s wellbeing in Kamukunji Sub County, Nairobi County. The study adopted a longitudinal/cohort design. ... -
The effect of mergers and acqiusitions on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Mergers and acquisitions are a common method of business combinations and have a critical role in the external growth of great companies in the world. The study aimed at evaluating the relationship between financial ... -
The Challenges of Rehabilitation of Ex-prisoners Through Probation Service in Kenya: the Case of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been a big problem of recidivism among criminals in our society despite rehabilitation programs put in place. The study sought to find out the challenges of rehabilitation through probation service in Kenya ...
