University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Communication for Improved Maternal Healthcare for Women in Informal Urban Settlements of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)According to the African Population and Health Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya‟s capital informal settlements have a higher maternal mortality rate (706 deaths per 100,000 live births) compared to the countries capital, ... -
Diversity and Host Preference of Tephritid Fruit Fly Species Infesting Cucurbit and Major Horticultural Crops Grown in the Lower Coastal Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Tephritid fruit flies are among the notorious pests of horticultural crops in Kenya and have been documented to cause yield losses of 30-100%. Tephritid fruit flies from the Bactrocera and Dacus genera have been identified ... -
Kantian Perspective in Mitigating Radicalisation in Kenyan Secondary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigates the role that education can play in mitigating radicalisation of students. The violent acts of radicalisation have caused diverse effects in education sector in Kenya. The research uses Kant’s ... -
Towards Effective Sms Model for Healthcare Information Dissemination
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The healthcare sector uses SMS to disseminate health care information to a large population of people. Maternal and postnatal healthcare information is widely delivered through the SMS platform. Evidence of a structure ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A merger can be looked at as the process in which two or more business operations are combined into one business entity with the same management and ownership. From a legal stance, mergers can be looked at as the consolidation ... -
Operations of Central Bus Terminus in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Nairobi is an economic Centre being the capital city of Kenya and the Centre for Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA). The City of Nairobi lacks an urban development strategy that would serve as a focus for urban transport ... -
Masters Of Science In Social Statistics
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Credit business is the leading income generating activity for banks and other nancial institutions. However, it involves huge risks to both the banks and the borrowers. The risk of a trading partner not ful lling his ... -
Influence Of Head Teachers’ Motivational Practices On Teachers’ Job Performance In Public Primary Schools In Nyandarua Central Sub-County – Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of head teachers‟ motivational practices on teacher‟s job performance in Nyandarua Central Sub- County. The objectives of the study were: to determine how head ... -
Factors Affecting Use Of Appropriate Building Materials And Technologies (Abmt) In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research project examines Appropriate Technology (AT), which has been popularised in Kenya for well over thirty years apparently without meeting the desired results of exponential increase in uptake of its products ... -
The Effects Of Mergers And Acquisitions On The Financial Performance Of Insurance Firms In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Mergers & Acquisition are arguably the most popular strategy among firms who seek to establish a competitive advantage over their rivals due to forces of globalization and fast technological changes coupled by market ... -
Impact Of Capital Flight On Private Investment In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Private investment is the engine of growth in an economy. It is a major source of employment besides positively contributing to national output. Conversely, when capital flight occurs, domestic private savings and resource ... -
Influence Of Monitroring And Evaluation Approaches On Implementation Of Physical Infrastructural Projects In Public Secondary Schools Of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Monitoring and evaluation has a key role in achieving organization growth and development. Most project managers appreciate the fact that monitoring and evaluation of projects is important if the project objectives and ... -
The Effect of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment 2013 on Tax Revenue in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has been faced with the need to generate more tax revenue to support its expenditure on public services for both the national and county governments. With the ever increasing budget deficit and increased borrowing ... -
Effects Of Feeding Systems On Environmental Nitrogen Contamination By Boran And Friesian Cattle
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Ruminants have long been known to be less efficient in utilizing nitrogen (N) when fed on high protein diets and decreasing these dietary levels supplied has been proposed as one way of significantly improving N economy ... -
Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes as a Biological Control and Management Tool for Banana Weevil (Cosmopolites Sordidus) in Banana Orchards
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) as a pest has been identified as a major pest hindering sustainable banana production in Kenya and throughout the tropics in the world. Most damage is caused by the larvae that tunnel ... -
Influence of Public University Expansion on Adoption of Web Based Student Management Information Systems A Case of Moi University, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Universities worldwide have grown and expanded significantly since the year 1088 when the first university, believed to be Italy’s University of Bologna, was established. Most countries in the world are today host to ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Contractors in the Road Construction Sector: Case of Selected Contractors in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing performance of contractors in the road sector: case of selected contractors in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish the influence of working ... -
A Descriptive Study of the Idiom in Lubukusu: a Relevance Theoretical Approach
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research work presents a linguistic study of the description and comprehension of the idiom in LuBukusu. The research seeks to investigate on the types of idioms in LuBukusu, identify the processes of their ... -
Prevalence, Radiographic Features, Management and Outcomes of Orthopaedic Limb Conditions Affecting Racehorses in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Racehorses incur various orthopaedic conditions during racing events as well as during rigorous training regimes. Prevalence, radiographic features, management and outcomes of orthopaedic limb conditions affecting ... -
The Relationship Between Ict Strategy and Public Service Delivery: a Case Study of the Ict Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study objective was to establish the link between ICT strategy and public service delivery within the setting of ICT Authority. The researcher adopted the case study research design since case study provides very ...
