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Effect Of Public Private Partnership Strategies On Boy-child Access To Secondary School Education In Kikuyu Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Public-Private Partnerships Strategies on access of the boy-child to secondary education in Kikuyu Sub county, Kiambu County, Kenya. Four objectives guided the study ... -
Factors Influencing Project Implementation in Construction Indusrty: a Case of Road Construction in Elgeyo Marakwet County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Elgeyo Marakwet county is one of the counties in Kenya that have been marginalized both in practice and literature. The construction industry is considered to be one of the most important industries in the economy but ... -
Comparative Cost Effectiveness of Metformin Monotherapy and Metformin/dipeptidylpeptidase4 Inhibitor Combination Therapy in Drug Naïve Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction The combination of metformin and Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitors has superior health outcomes as compared to metformin alone. However, the cost may be prohibitive and the combination is being considered ... -
Transformational Leadership, Conflict Resolution And Implementation Of Constituency Development Fund Construction Projects In Public Secondary Schools In Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Transformational leadership manifests itself in four perspectives which include idealized behavior, individual consideration, Intellectual stimulation, and inspirational motivation. The purpose of this study was to explore ... -
An Agent Based System for Monitoring and Measuring Performance of Public Cloud Applications for Users
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Monitoring of public cloud applications is a task of paramount importance for both Providers and consumers. The users of cloud and the providers are tied by service level agreements (SLA) that outline the provision and ... -
Social Media Forensics For Hate Speech Opinion Mining
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Social Media Hate Speech has continued to grow both locally and globally due to the increase of Online Social Media web forums like Facebook, Twitter and blogging. This has been propelled even further by smartphones and ... -
On The Relationships Between Latin Squares, Finite Geometries & Balanced Incomplete Block Designs (BIBDs)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)In this project, we have reviewed the methods of constructing Balanced Incomplete Block Designs (BIBDs) by means of Mutually Orthogonal Latin squares (MOLS) of prime powers order arising from Finite Geometries and Finite ... -
Utility of Genexpert and Cytomorphology in the Diagnosis of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis -at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common public health challenges in Kenya. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) is an issue of concern. The advent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kenya has ... -
Derivatization Of Polygonum Senegalense Chalcones, Phytochemical Investigation Of Surface Exudates Of Tarchonanthus Camphoratus And Bioactivities Of The Compounds
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)A number of compounds from medicinal plants have been reported to have biological activity against a wide range of disease causing agents. However, a majority of them have not been adopted for conventional use mainly due ... -
Early Sexual Exposure And The Rights Of Children In Kibera Slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)This study aimed at finding out how early sexual exposure affects rights and welfare of children in Kibera slums. In addition, the study sought to examine the socio-economic factors and negative effects of early sexual ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of the National Solid Waste Management Strategy: a Case of Kamenu, Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research project is on factors influencing the implementation of the National Solid Waste Management Strategy: A case of Kamenu Sub location, Thika Sub County, Kiambu County. This strategy had not yet been implemented ... -
Responsiveness of Automobile Import Taxes to Government Revenue: a Case Study of Kenya (1990-2014)
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Tools on the Performance of Women Empowerment Projects: a Case of Changamwe Constituency, Mombasa County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The concept Women’s economic empowerment is a prerequisite for sustainable development and pro-poor growth. Achieving women’s economic empowerment requires sound public policies, a holistic approach and long-term commitment ... -
Factors Influencing Accessibility Of Social Services In Informal Settlements. A Case Of Children Living With Disabilities In Kasarani Subcounty, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was initiated on the need to establish the factors influencing accessibility of social services in informal settlements a case of children living with disabilities in Kasarani sub county, Kenya. The Kasarani sub ... -
Extraction And Characterization Of Gelatin From Lates Niloticus Scales And Potential Industrial Applications
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to extract and characterize gelatin from Lates niloticus (Nile perch) scales, then blend it with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Hydrolysis of the scales was done using a crude alkaline protease harvested from ... -
Adequacy of Acute Pain Management in Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital ... -
Influence Of Principals’ Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Strategies On Teachers’ Job Satisfaction In Public Schools In Lamu West Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principals’ interpersonal conflict resolution strategies on teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Lamu West Sub County, Kenya. The objectives ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Factors Influencing Success of Development Projects: a Case of Starehe Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was conducted to determine the monitoring and evaluation factors influencing success of development projects in Starehe Sub-county, Kenya. The objective of this study were to establish the extent to which the ... -
Relationship Between Environmental Conservation Initiatives And Household’s Livelihood: A Case Of Community In Suba Subcounty - Homa-bay County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Environmental degradation and destruction is a rising concern both locally and globally. This is in view of the role of the environment on earth’s biogeochemical systems and a source of essential ecosystem services to ... -
The Influence of Socio-cultural and Economic Factors on the Adoption of Ecological Sanitation Facilitiy: a Case Study of Mathare Slum of Ngong Town, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The provision of conventional sanitation facilities are not sustainable options due to contamination of both surface and underground water sources. Ecological sanitation facilities are therefore seen as a viable option. ...
