University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Foreign Direct Investment In construction: A Case Of Real Estate Projects In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Most countries strive to attract FDI because of its acknowledged advantages as a tool of economic development. The study aims at determining the factors that influence FDI in Construction, A case of Real Estate Projects ... -
Effect of Assessment Strategies on Pre-unit Children’s Achievement in Numberwork in Limuru Zone, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to determine whether there is a relationship between teacher assessment strategies and pre unit children’s achievement in number work in Limuru zone, Kiambu County. The specific objectives were to determine ... -
The Relation Between Capitation Payment and Performance in National Hospital Insurance Fund Accredited Hospitals
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Capitation as a mode of payment to NHIF accredited hospitals is an added advantage to the hospital in terms of predictability. Since the payment is made up front, it makes the hospitals‟ income predictable and stable. This ... -
Challenges Facing Pregnant Women in Accessing Free Maternity Services: the Case of Level Five and Six Hospitals in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Free maternity healthcare services were introduced in Kenya in the year 2013.This is in line with the health system objective of universal health coverage in the fifth millennium development goal. The aim was to increase ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Skilled Care During Delivery Among Women of Reproductive Age in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Narok County where the present study was conducted; only 18% of children are born in clinical facilities. Narok county has among the worst Maternal and Child Health outcomes in Kenya including a high MMR of 434/100,000 ... -
The Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Stigmatization Among Parents of Children With Intellectual Disabilities in Public Primary Special Schools in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Parents of children with intellectual disabilities may develop depressive symptoms and are prone to stigmatization due to stressful challenges encountered when providing care for their children. Objectives: ... -
Influence of Business Strategies and Information Systems on the Performance of Top 100 Smes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)SMEs have defined the economies life line in Kenya, since they contribute massively in the country‟s GDP. The survival and existence of SMEs is largely contributed by the decisions made by the owners or managers in charge. ... -
Investigating the impacts of climate change on the levels of Lake Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Lake Malawi is a shared transboundary water resources among Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi. The lake is located in the southern east Africa between latitude 9° S and 15° S and longitude 34.68° E and after Lake Victoria ... -
Fire Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness in Nairobi: a Capacity Assessment of the City’s Fire Brigade
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study is an assessment of the capacity for fire disaster mitigation and preparedness of the county government. It aims at assessing the existing capacity, identifying the deficiencies and recommending areas of ... -
Pricing unemployment insurance using burr xii mixture distributions and C.A.P.M with application to USA data
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)The objective of this research is to consider varying unemployment duration in the pricing of unemployment insurance with application to USA data. The study assumes that unemployment duration follows Burr XII mixture ... -
Urban Poverty and the Child’s Right to Privacy: a Case Study of Kibera -nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Upon probing and reviewing various studies on the implementation of the rights of the child to privacy, it became apparent that the right to privacy has not been reasonably realized among the urban poor population particularly ... -
Assessing Contribution Of Carbon Markets In The Enhancement Of Carbon Sinks And Community Resilience To Climate Change: A Case Of Kasigau Redd+ Project, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The services provided by ecosystems are critical in supporting humankind, and upon which all life depends. Over time, ecosystems have faced increasing degradation as a result of human activities. One of the major causes ... -
School Factors Influencing Implementation of Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education Principles in Teaching of Science in Public Primary Schools in Nyandarua West Sub-county, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to investigate school factors influencing implementation of Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education principles in teaching of science in public primary schools in Nyandarua West Sub County. The ... -
Influence On Sustainability Of Key Population Projects At Nyeri County: A Case Of Mt. Kenya Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya‟s goal for the 2030 vision is to ensure zero HIV transmission. This is being done partly by targeting the Key Population who is the main source of new HIV infection due to their life styles (KAIS 2012). HIV transmission ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Tax Reforms on Compliance With Turnover Tax Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Industrial Area, Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Turnover tax was introduced in 2008 as simple tax so as to bring small and medium enterprises into tax net. This was to boost collection on revenue, increase tax administration efficiencies and reduce collection costs thus ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy on the Implementation of Rural Electrification Authority Projects in Tharaka Nithi County Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to assess the influence of monitoring and evaluation process on the Implementation of Rural Electrification Projects in Tharaka Nithi County Region. The study was guided by the following ... -
An analysis of factors influencing farmers’ choice of green gram marketing channels in Mbeere south sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Smallholder farmers in Mbeere South sub-County face crop production and marketing constraints that trap them in a vicious cycle of poverty. Mainstream marketing research and development efforts often focus on the major ... -
An Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, toxicity and efficacy study of selected antiblue-tick (boophilus decoloratus) herbal remedies for cattle of Suba sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The search for safe pest control options has led to the exploration of potential plants with pesticidal activity. Plants have been reported to exhibit a wide range of biological activities against insect pests, some of ... -
The Socio-Economic Impact Of Camel Stocking Projects In Drought Prone Pastoral Communities Of Kajiado And Ngurunit
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Climate change is a reality and has impacted negatively on the Kenyan rangeland. Cyclic droughts continue to pose a threat to pastoralists whose livelihood is based on livestock. (Re) stocking of camels by various development ...
