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Factors Influencing Sustainablity of Constituency Development Fund Infrastructure Projects in Kenya: a Case of Day Secondary Schools, Laikipia West Constituency, Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Despite the increased funding in the Education sector by the Laikipia West Constituency Development Fund, most of her day secondary school CDF infrastructure projects have not been completed and sustained. This research ... -
Bilingual Naming of Business Premises, Products and Services in Murang’a County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed at examining the use of bilingualism in naming of business premises, products and services in Murang‟a town. It tried to discover whether there are laid down procedures that are followed when designing ... -
Assaulting Sovereignty? The Case of Kenya and the International Criminal Court
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Sero-prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis and Q-fever in Livestock and Humans in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Animal and human health is inextricably linked. People depend on animals for nutrition, socio-economic development and companionship. A cross-sectional serological study was carried out to determine the sero-prevalence ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Biomedical Engineering Profession in Private Hospitals in Kenya a Case of Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Biomedical engineering Professionals work at the intersection of engineering, the life sciences and healthcare. These engineers take principles from applied science (including mechanical, electrical, chemical and computer ... -
Factors Influencing Programme Sustainability Of Organizations For Persons With Disability In Kenya: A Case Of Kenya Society For The Blind
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Projects are deemed to be sustainable if they can be able to effectively meet set needs by benefiting population without placing any threats on the ability of future generations to meet their needs from the same projects. ... -
Influence Of Headteachers’ Instructional Supervision Practices On Pupils’ Performance At Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education In Khwisero Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Supervision is viewed as a co-operative venture in which supervisors and teachers engage in dialogue for the purpose of improving instruction for student improved learning and success. In developed countries, supervision ... -
International Networks In Innovation Process As A Source Of Competitiveness In Small And Medium Sized Enterprises In Nairobi City County Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The study objective was to establish the role of international networks in innovation process as a source of competitiveness among the SMEs in Nairobi City County Central Business District. The specific objectives of the ... -
Use Of Geospatial Techniques In Modelling Land Degradation Case Study Of Kenya’s Lake Victoria Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)The Lake Victoria Basin is facing major ecological challenges that have caused considerable hardship for the population depending on it for their livelihoods and have also reduced the biodiversity of the lake’s flora and ... -
Prevalence of Hypocalcemia in Term Neonates With Moderate and Severe Perinatal Asphyxia in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is a common neonatal problem that contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a multi-organ disorder and some of it’s’ complications include cerebral palsy, organ ... -
Social Engineering: Managing The Human Element Of Information Security In The Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2016-03)A definition given by European Network and Information Security Agency social engineering refers to techniques that exploit human weaknesses and manipulate people into breaking normal security procedures (ENISA, 2008, p. ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Women Enterprise Fund In Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the research was to investigate the factors that influence the implementation of WEF in Kasarani Constituency. In chapter one the researcher looked at the background of the study in which the position of ... -
Diversity Of Naturally Occurring Nematode Destroying Fungi And Their Interaction With Soil Amendments In Banana Farms In Meru And Embu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Plant parasitic nematodes are a major threat to banana production since they result in reduction in yield, quality and longevity of banana orchards. This study was carried out to determine the diversity, abundance and ... -
Social Engineering In E-commerce Platforms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Cyber criminals have extremely targeted eCommerce as they receive and use money, relay in technology, outsourced services and use of payment technologies like mobile money and online banking channels to carry out their ... -
Critical Factors For Enterprise Resource Planning Projects Implementation: A Case Of Insurance Sector, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate critical factors for enterprise resource planning projects implementation: a case of Insurance Sector, Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to ... -
Monitoring Changes In Soil Organic Carbon, Moisture Content, Nutrient Balances And Maize (Zea Mays L.) Yield Following Dolichos (Lablab Purpureus (L.) Integration And Fertilizer Application In Maize Systems Of Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Decline in soil nutrients and organic levels due to continuous cultivation practices combined with erratic rainfall patterns has led to soil fertility decline posing a serious threat to long-term maize (Zea mays L.) ... -
Factors Affecting Violence Against Women in Kenya: a Case of Live With Hope Non Governmental Organization, Kericho County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Gender Based Violence also referred to as Violence against Women (VAW) and girls continues to be a global epidemic that kills tortures and maims physically, psychologically, sexually and economically. It is one of the most ... -
Fungal Entomopathogens (Metarhizium Anisopliae And Beauveria Bassiana) For Aphid Management: Variability In Pathogenicity, Species Attributes And Interactions With Other Natural Enemies
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)ABSTRACTAphids are regarded as one of the most important pest problems of vegetable crops worldwide. Most vegetable growers in sub-Saharan Africa heavily rely on chemical insecticides for control of aphids. However, the ... -
Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Infants Under 6 Months Old Attending Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Zanzibar
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breastfeeding is an important tool of preventing childhood illnesses, obesity, and hypertension later on in life. In addition it reduces the cost to the family and the entire country. Exclusive breastfeeding ... -
Exploring Improved Nutrient Options for Increased Rainfed Lowland Rice Production in Eastern and Northern Uganda
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Although rice is increasingly becoming an important crop in Uganda, yields continue to decline due to poor soil fertility, weed problems and intermittent rainfall. Poor soil fertility has been ranked as the most important ...
