University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Working Capital Management Decisions on Financial Performance of Small Holder Tea Factories in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Working Capital Management (WCM) covers aspects relating to planning and controlling of an organization's current assets and current liabilities in ways that enhance the capabilities to fund liabilities when they fall due ... -
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Livestock Predation by Large Carnivores Around Amboseli National Park - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Most large mammalian carnivores are in global decline, partly due to their involvement in livestock predation. Research that advances our understanding of predator livestock interaction is crucial to conflict mitigation ... -
An Algorithm for Identity Theft Mitigation: Keypoint Signature Verification
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The existence of identity theft in society has become a major concern due to the effects it causes to those that are affected by it, more especially in the financial sector. Thus this thesis establishes the existence of ... -
Major injury cases in Nairobi: characterization of contexts, outcomes and injury documentation
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Background: Trauma accounts for one tenth of the total burden of disease globally with the greatest burden and the worst outcomes being recorded in developing countries which also experience scarcity of trauma data. The ... -
Influence of Employee Motivation Strategies on Project Performance: a Case of Information Communication Technology Transformational Project Nairobi County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Employee motivation strategy is a complicated subject. The essential need of implementing employee motivation strategies has been of concern for organizations because it has been proved that motivation is one of the deciding ... -
Tropical Modern Architecture Climate Responsive Modern Architecture in East Africa Between 1940 and 1980
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Child Labour And Its Effect On Performance In Primary School Examinations: A Case Study Of Kiambaa, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigated the effects of child labour on performance in primary school in Kiambaa sub-county Kiambu County in Kenya. Kiambaa sub-county is an agricultural area with several coffee estates and flower farms. ... -
Towards a Human Rights Approach to Realisation of Free Primary Education in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The right to free primary education is a fundamental human right entrenched in the corpus of international human rights law, the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and domestic legislation. This study critically examines the ... -
Determinants Of Discontinuation Of Contraceptive Methods Among Women At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Introduction and literature review Contraceptive prevalence rate in Kenya is at 58% as per the 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Survey. Several factors lead to discontinuation and switch of contraceptives. These include adverse ... -
Utohozi Wa Msamiati Kutoka Kiswahili Hadi Ekegusii
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu una lengo la kuweka wazi usayansi uliopo katika istilahi zilizotoholewa kutoka Kiswahili hadi Ekegusii. Utafiti huu umetumia nadharia ya ukopaji uhamisho na N.I.K. katika ufafanuzi wa kazi hii. Vile vile uasilia ... -
Influence Of Diabetic Management Program On Retention Of Diabetic Patients, A Case Of Burnt Forest Sub District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Diabetic diseases are now the major cause of death worldwide (WHO 2013). The study assessed the influence of diabetic management program on retention of diabetic patients, a case of burnt forest sub district hospital. The ... -
Athari Za Kifonolojia Za Lahaja Ya Kiamu Na Kitikuu Katika Kiswahili Sanifu
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Tasnifu hii naitabarukia wazazi wangu wapendwa Samuel Gaithuma na Felista Wamaitha kwa kunilea, kunipa nafasi ya kupata elimu na kunipa moyo wa kuendelea na masomo. Vilevile naitabarukia ndugu zangu George Ndung‟u, Martin ... -
Topic and Focus in Dholuo Oral Speeches: Case of Givenness Hierarchy Framework.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)As elements of information structure, Topic and Focus have developed scholarly interest in linguistic research. The main interest in this research is the spontaneous nature and the dynamism of oral speeches. This study ... -
Correlation Between Receptor Status And The Presence Of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis In Breast Cancer In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy in Kenyan women. Breast cancer survival is linked to early detection, timely and appropriate treatment. Furthermore, survival is dependent on stage and ... -
Designing and Building Integrated Photo voltaic Solar Roofing Tiles
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This project sought to design and build a low cost solar photovoltaic roofing tile prototype by incorporating photovoltaic cells into roof tiles. Such tiles have the potential to provide robust and distributed electricity ... -
Ambient Learning Model For Research Project Supervision Support: An Application Of Mobile Phone-centric Ambient Intelligence Technologies In ‘mobile-rich’ Universities.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Although there is high penetration of mobile phones among students in East African universities (‘mobile-rich’), there is a certain category of students, such as research students, that do not own a personal computer ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Infrastructural Projects: a Case of Road Construction in Machakos County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Transport and infrastructure development projects have become central in the progress agenda for Kenyan Counties, in particular Machakos County. The research project sought to offer an insight into road projects executed ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Brucellosis In Livestock In Baringo County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease occurring worldwide. Its importance stems from both public health and economic effects of the disease. The prevalence of brucellosis in livestock from pastoralist herds is usually ... -
Design of an Optimal Eigen-value-based Spectrum Sensing Algorithm for Cognitive Radio
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Spectrum is a scarce resource, and licensed spectrum is intended to be used only by the spectrum owners. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) for example, encourages radio frequency spectrum sharing among various ... -
Diversity Of Weed And Their Integrated Management Practices In Paddy Rice (Oryza Sativa) Production
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Weed has become a major threat in rice cultivation and its effects continue to cause enormous yield, quality and quantity loss. The above has over time been a major concern for a rice farmer since the advent of agriculture ...
