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Monitoring and Evaluation Systems,Tvet/Moe Policy Guidelines and Utilisation of Physical Infrastructural Facilities by Learners With Disabilities in National Polytechnics in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems can promote utilisation of physical facilities by enabling decision-makers to identify gaps and initiate appropriate corrective interventions. The purpose of this study ... -
Analysis of the Influence of Mother Tongue on English Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: a Case of Ndhiwa Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This project has discussed analysis of the influence of Mother Tongue on English performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: A case of Ndhiwa sub county, Homa Bay County, Kenya. The researcher has used philosophical ... -
Influence of Community Driven Development Approach on Poverty Reduction in Kenya: a Case of Teso North Subcounty
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, previously, top down approach to community development was being implemented by government agencies and other donors/stakeholders that were common before the 1980s especially in rural development projects, in ... -
Mtindo Katika Kazi Za Kubuni Za Leonard Sanja
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Katika tasnifu hii tulichunguza mtindo katika kazi za kubuni za mwandishi Leonard Sanja. Kazi hizi ni “Mimba Ingali Mimba” katika Mimba Ingali Mimba na Hadithi Nyingine (mh McOnyango) (2006), “Mwavyaji wa Roho” katika ... -
Characterization of Xenorhabdus Spp. Xptb1 and Xptc1 Toxin Genes and Effect of the Bacteria on Chilo Partellus and Busseola Fusca.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Xenorhabdus spp. (Enterobacteriaceae) are endosymbionts of entomopathogenic nematodes from the Steinernema genus. They cause insect mortality by producing potent insecticidal toxin complexes composed of XptA1, XptA2 (class ... -
Occurrence and Pattern of Maxillofacial Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Crashes Presenting at Two Referral Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) constitutes a major public health concern especially with the evolution of transport systems and utilization of motorcycle as a means of transport, due to their affordability and ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Modern banking sector operates in a dynamic and turbulent environment faced with variety of challenges brought about by competition in the sector. The competition in banking sector has various consequences both positive ... -
The Efficacy of Interpersonal Therapy on Depression Among People Living With Hiv/aids Attending City Council Health Facilities in Dagoretti District- Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction and Background The commonest mental health disorder diagnosed in level two and three Primary Health Care settings in people living with Human Immune Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is major ... -
Factors Influencing Employees’ Job Satisfaction: a Case of Amboseli-tsavo Game Scouts Association, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)People management is an important aspect of organizational processes. Ensuring that employees in a firm are satisfied with their working environment and conditions is key in the productivity and reputation of an organization. ... -
Hazard Functions of Exponential Mixtures and Their Link With Mixed Poisson Distributions
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In this study the mixed Poisson distribution has been defined in terms of the hazard function of an exponential mixture. This work, therefore, has shown that there is a link between exponential and Poisson mixtures, such ... -
Resource Allocation to Health Sector at the County Level and Implications for Equity, a Case Study of Baringo County.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)According to Bigambo (2014), the issue of equitable resource allocation is one of the perennial problems which has not only defied all past attempts at permanent solution, but has also evoked high emotions on the part of ... -
Assessment of Cheetah Prey Base Outside Protected Areas in Salama and Kapiti Plains of Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over 80% of Kenya’s cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population range falls in community and private lands. Conversion of cheetahs’ historical and geographical ranges into farmlands has led to loss of habitat quality and natural ... -
Effects of Integrated National Transport Policy on Transport Service Delivery in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has been grappling with numerous problems associated with informal privatised public transport service. The County City of Nairobi public transit and other urban areas are marred with a lot of negative challenges ... -
Assessing the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Sorghum Yield Over Gadaref Area in Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is hardly any doubt that climate plays a significant role in shaping the face of the earth and in determining the type of economic activities that man may practice. The realization of the man climate relationship has ... -
Survival Probabilities of Hiv/aids Infected Women With Cervical Cancer in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Cervical cancer has become a major issue among HIV infected women. This study evaluates the survival probabilities, life expectancy and the number of years lost among HIV/AIDS infected adult female with cervical cancer in ... -
Influence of Child-friendly School Model on Pupils’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Njoro Sub-county’s Schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of child-friendly school model on pupil‟s performance in KCPE in Njoro sub-county primary schools. The study was guided by four objectives. The objectives were; to ... -
Crack Behaviour Under Vehicular Loading Along Mbagathi Road in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Nairobi County has nearly 100% road network as bituminous roads and only 4km road network (Mbagathi Road) is concrete road. This road was a pilot project that was implemented by Kenyan Government between the years 2005 ... -
Peasant Transformation in Kenya: a Focus on Agricultural Entrepreneurship With Special Reference to Improved Fruit and Dairy Farming in Mbeere, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Peasants are agricultural communities whose livelihoods revolve around their relations with land and the environment. Previous attempts to understand peasant transformation in Africa have often painted peasants as traditional ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Community Based Organizations in Implementing Agricultural Extension Services in Buuri Sub-county, Meru County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Agriculture remains the main source of income for many people in the world. The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing performance of community based organizations in implementing agricultural extension ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Firm Performance Among Small and Medium Enterprises in the Automobile Industry in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Univeraity of Nairobi, 2016)Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) has become a central concept in research on entrepreneurship and strategy and has received considerable attention, both theoretically and empirically. Entrepreneurial Orientation is defined ...
