University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Performance Of Uwezo Fund Supported Projects In Bomet County, Kenya
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Associating Maternal Depression To Stunting And Later Cognitive Deficits In Children- A Case Of Kitui, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal depressive symptoms are negatively associated with early child development and quality of parenting across different cultures and socioeconomic groups. A study conducted in Bangladesh revealed that maternal ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Non Governmental Organizations Projects In The Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Of Undugu Society Of Kenya, Nairobi County.
(university of Nairobi, 2016)This research was to analyze the factors influencing the Performance of NGO projects within the urban informal settlements focusing on a case of Undugu Society of Kenya. Considering the direct relationship between reaching ... -
The prevalence of asthma phenotypes in patients attending the chest clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by distinct inflammatory and clinical phenotypes. Knowledge of these phenotypes enables individual patient targeted treatment resulting in better control leading ... -
Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Human Factors, Company Size and Structure of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the past few decades, manufacturing has evolved from a more labour-intensive set of mechanical processes to a sophisticated set of information based technology processes. With the introduction of various advanced ... -
Effect of intercropping and legume diversification on intensity of fungal and bacterial diseases of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume cultivated in Kenya. Bacterial and fungal diseases are a major constrain in production of common bean in Western Kenya. This study assessed the effect of ... -
Determination of Selected Physico- Chemical Parameters and Heavy Metals in Ngamia-5 Oil Exploratory Well Reserve (Waste) Pit in Turkana, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Oil and gas operations produce wastes that are potentially toxic to the environment. The wastes get disposed of into reserve pits which are surface impoundments excavated adjacent to the drilling rigs. Reserve pits can ... -
The relationship between credit risk management and non-performing loans in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of the study was to identify the connection between Credit Risk Management and Non-Performing loans in Kenyan banks. This study considered two major theories which the Capital Assets Pricing Model and the modern ... -
An Evaluation of the Effects of Agro-meteorological Information on Maize Enterprise Management Among Smallholder Farmers in Migori, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to determine the awareness, access to and the effects of agro-meteorological information on the maize enterprise management among smallholder farmers in Suna-East of Migori County, Kenya. The objective ... -
Influence Of Telecentre Platforms’ Initiative On Customer Satisfaction With Government Service Delivery: A Case Of Machakos County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has opened a door for better communication and processing of information, faster and in cost effective ways than ever before. Huduma Centres or telecentres rolled out by Kenya ... -
Effects of Budget Deficit on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Kenyan economy has consistently and persistently experienced budget deficits for a long time and this exposes the economy to various vulnerabilities from both within and outside. The study sought to examine the relationship ... -
Depression and Psychosocial Risk Factors Associated With Pregnant Adolescentsmixed Method Study Based at Kangemi Health Centre,Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: - Adolescent pregnancy within urban resource deprived settlements predisposes young people to adverse mental health and psychosocial risks. Among the key mental health challenges is depression; a significant ... -
Maternal determinants of neonatal mortality among mothers delivering In Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Background: Neonatal mortality is a major global health concern especially in the African continent and accounts for 40% of all child mortality globally and 60% in middle and low income countries.Available statistics have ... -
Modelling Climate Variability and Climate Change and Their Associated Effects on Highland Cooking Banana Production in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Climate extremes associated with climate variability and change are on the rise both in time and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely ... -
Effects of Pedagogical Methodologies on Learners’ Achievement in Kiswahili Composition in Secondary Schools in Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Effective teaching that produces demonstrable learning achievement in Kiswahili composition writing is anchored on either explicit or implicit pedagogical methodologies. Achievement in Kiswahili compositions in secondary ... -
The Relationship Between Enterprise Risk Management and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The key object of this research exercise was to determine the relationship between Enterprise Risk Management and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research whereby such ... -
Harnessing Maritime Security And Resource Exploitation: Role Of Maritime Diplomacy In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Maritime security, despite its common usage, is not an easy term to define because it involves a wide range of concerns. The blue economy forms a large stake of most African nation-states and many have significant maritime ... -
Optimizing Rational Decision Making When Reasoning About Enhancing Pki Security for Government: a Quantitative Decision Support Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The security of eGovernments is a frontline issue in any meaningful discussion about trustworthy electronic transactions and service delivery. At the center of electronic service delivery is identity management. Trust can ... -
Persistent Conflict Between the Pokot and the Turkana: Causes and Policy Implications
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study is about the conflict between the Pokot and the Turkana communities in the North Rift of Kenya. This conflict has persisted since precolonial times. Apart from the conflict management interventions of the State, ... -
The relationship between credit risk management and non-performing loans in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of the study was to identify the connection between Credit Risk Management and NonPerforming loans in Kenyan banks. This study considered two major theories which the Capital Assets Pricing Model and the modern ...
