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Factors Influencing Land Ownership by Women: Case of Khwisero Constituency, Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been progress in terms of legislation of land ownership and women rights on the same subject in Kenya and a number of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations are in the fore front promoting ... -
Genome Sequence Of Tsetse Polydnavirus: Insights Into Symbiotic Virus Evolution
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Tsetse flies are the sole vectors of African trypanosomiasis in humans (sleeping sickness) and animals (nagana). The whole genome sequence of the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans revealed the presence of putative ... -
Influence of Stakeholder Engagement on Performance of Street Children Rehabilitation Programmes in Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Street children are a worldwide concern especially in Africa and other developing countries and this has led to an increase in street children rehabilitation programmes globally. Many of the street children have been rescued ... -
An Analysis of Profitability and Factors Influencing Adoption of Agro-ecological Intensification (Aei) Techniques in Yatta Sub- County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Decline in soil fertility is considered as one of the most important causes of low agriculture productivity in sub-Sahara Africa. Initiatives to address soil fertility through use of inorganic fertilizers have yielded below ... -
Ulinganifu Wa Taarifa Za Habari: Tathmini Ya Tafsiri Kutoka Kiswahili Hadi Kikipsigis Katika Kituo Cha Kitwek
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu ulichunguza ulinganifu wa taarifa za habari zinazotafsiriwa kutoka Kiswahili hadi Kikipsigis, mojawapo ya lahaja za Kikalenjin, katika kituo cha redio cha Kitwek ambacho ni kitengo cha Shirika la Utangazaji la ... -
An Assessment Of Occupational Health And Safety Risks In The Hospitality Industry: The Case Of Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, the hospitality industry is one of the main contributors to the nation’s economy. However, there is a lack of information available on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks in this industry. The main objective ... -
Contributions of Street Vending on Livelihood of Urban Low Income Households in the City of Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Street vending activities contribute to the livelihoods of millions of people and to national wellbeing at large, especially in developing countries. This sector, however, has been undermined by policymakers who perceive ... -
Influence Of Dualism On Implementation Of Islamic Integrated Curriculum In Muslim Pre-Schools In Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The most crucial crisis faced by the contemporary Muslim world is rooted from the problem of educational dualism i.e. the existence of two systems of education, namely the national, modern secular system and the traditional, ... -
Extending the Notion of Riemann Integral to Lebesgue Integral on R2 and Applications in Time Series Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research work is intended for Senior undergraduate course in analysis ,’The 3rd and 4th year B.ed and B.sc mathematics options’ and first year student mastering in mathematics. The project covers topics in calculus ... -
The Effect of Exchange Rate Movement on the Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The increasing level of integration progressively amongst the international foreign exchange and equity markets has led to an increased scholarly interest in stock prices in relation to exchange rate and. This has in turn ... -
Handling Practices, Microbial Quality And Weight Loss Of Beef In Small And Medium Enterprise Butcheries In Nairobi And Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, small and medium enterprise butcheries are faced with a number of challenges, especially poor sanitation and hygiene meat handling practices. This exposes meat to contamination by pathogenic and spoilage ... -
Use of Remote Sensing in Analysis of Effects of Urban Sprawl on Agricultural Land.case Study: Kiambaa Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Urban Sprawl is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over more and more rural land at the periphery of an urban area. This involves the conversion of rural land into built up, developed land over time. Sprawl is ... -
Effects of Electronic Tax Filing Systems on Compliance Amongst Small and Medium Enterprises Within Mombasa Central Business District
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigates empirically the influence of online tax filing and payment system supported by taxpayer education programs on individual taxpayers‟ compliance in Kenya to disclose factors responsible for noncompliance ... -
Utility Of P16Ink4A/ki-67 Immunostain As An Adjunct To Conventional Pap Smear For The Diagnosis Of Cervical Lesions Among Women Living With HIV At Comprehensive Care Clinic INKNH, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ... -
Institutional factors influencing the inclusion of learners with physical impairement in primary schools in Daadab refugee camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Due to the influx of refugees into Daadab refugee camp, there are many learners with physical impairment in the camps learning in regular schools. The study sought to investigate institutional factors influencing the ... -
Uchanganuzi Wa Makosa Ya Kifonolojia Na Kimofolojia Yanayojitokeza Katika Kazi Andishi Za Wanafunzi Wa Shule Za Upili, Tigania, Jimbo La Meru
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu unalenga kuchanganua na kubainisha makosa ya kifonolojia na kimofolojia yanayojitokeza katika kazi andishi za wanafunzi wa shule za upili za Tigania jimboni Meru. Ili kufanikisha lengo hili, data ilikusanywa ... -
Assessment of post-eviction choices on livelihood diversification strategies of households in Mau forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Conservation of natural resources is vital to ensure that there is sustainable use. Natural resources are important in the contribution of the livelihoods of rural households. Globally eviction has been one of the conservation ... -
Total Quality Management and Performance of Mobile Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)A firm can gain competitive advantage if it is able to create value for its buyers through the strategy of cost leadership, by becoming a low cost producer, the strategy of differentiation by offering a different product, ... -
Factors Influencing Community Participation in the Implementation of Agricultural Projects: a Case of Kimira- Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project, Homa Bay County- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The concept of community participation in development gained prominence in development discourse in the seventies and since then literature on the subject has grown dramatically. The incorporation of the locals in development ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation of Curriculum Implementation on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools: a Case of Smase Projects Inmukaa Sub-county, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of monitoring and evaluation of curriculum implementation on academic performance in public secondary schools in Mukaa Sub County, Makueni County. The study ...
