University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Investigation Of The Causes Of Accidents And Health Hazards On Construction Sites And Their Management In Kenya (Case Study Of Nairobi County)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Construction industry is an important part of the economy in most countries; often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Typically, construction industry contributes significantly to gross ... -
Automated greenhouse system using wireless sensor network
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Agriculture has been among the key contributors to the country Kenya‘s GDP and greenhouse technology has shown the improvement of the deteriorating soil value caused by the extreme weather conditions and continual usage, ... -
Determination of entrepreneural factors that affect agriculture development: a case of horticulture farmers in Kajiado Central and Kajiado East Sub Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to determine entrepreneurial factors affecting agriculture development in Kajiado County. The study was conducted in three divisions of the county due to the vastness of the county and time and financial ... -
Influence Of Uwezo Funds On Enhancing Livelihoods Among Youth And Women In Ainabkoi Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was carried out to find out the influence of Uwezo funds on enhancing livelihoods among youth and women in Ainabkoi Constituency, Uasin Gishu County. The Uwezo Fund in Kenya is a youth and women’s fund which ... -
Comparative Mediation and Its Outcome in African Wars of Insurgency: Angola and Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study has sought to establish why similar conflicts respond to mediation differently by examining the civil wars in Angola and Mozambique. Both conflicts attracted international mediation efforts and whereas the ... -
Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Health Projects: a Case of Amref Health Africa in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence effective implementation of health projects with a key focus on AMREF Health Africa in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research questions ... -
Home based factors influencing pupils perfomance in Kenya certificate of primary education in primary schools in Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate home based factors influencing pupils’ performance in Kenya certificate of primary education in public primary schools in Miambani zone, Kitui Central sub-county, Kitui County, ... -
Determinants for Utilization of Free Maternal Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)Complications of pregnancy and childbirth can lead to increased deaths and disability than any other reproductive health problems. In order to reduce the health risk of both the mother and the un-born baby, there is need ... -
Assessment of the cost-utility of pre-referral malaria treatments in Kenyan children using decision analytic modeling
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An Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Teaching Of Moral Values And Their Application By Learners In Kenyan Secondary Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study assesses the effectiveness of teaching moral values in achieving upright moral behavior which is to be evident in the learner’s daily life in Kenyan schools. The study adopted the deontological theory of morality ... -
Influence of green procurement on construction of government structures in Kirinyaga central sub County, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Green procurement involves the integration of environmental issues into purchasing decisions based on price, performance and quality. This means that products or services that consume fewer natural resources should be given ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of youth group projects funded by youth enterprise development fund in Bomet county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Unemployment is a critical issue in developing countries. Besides, the great numbers of those who depend on the few earners, majority of the young people who are unemployed are kept on the very brink of misery and ... -
Influence of board of management practices on students’ academic performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of Board of Management practices on students’ academic performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Busia county Kenya. Specific objectives were ... -
Factors influencing soil analysis adoption among small scale holder farmers in luanda subcounty, Vihiga county Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Most rural farms in Western Kenya comprise subsistence farming with excess production being sold to nearby markets to raise income for other need. The lifestyle and personal considerations of farmers strongly influence ... -
Effect of variable high fat diets on heart rate variability and selected modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise particularly in developing countries and multiple factors are responsible this alarming trend. Non-ideal dietary fats adversely affect the traditional cardiovascular risk ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Hiv Positive Adult Clients Living in Slums: a Case of Matakari Slums in Manyatta, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy in low income communities in Embu County. The study sought to find out how social economic status, drug abuse, ... -
Influence of Staff Appraisal on Performance of Sub-county Administrators in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of performance staff appraissalon performance of by Sub-County administrators in Makueni County. The objectives of the study were; to establish the extent to which ... -
An assessment of the m&e system of shining hope for communities (Shofco, Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The purpose of the study was to assess the M&E system of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) and generally determine the extent to which SHOFCO’s M&E system met the standards of a functional M&E system. The researcher ... -
Assessing ERP systems post implementation success in kenyan Corporates
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Enterprise Resource Planning Systems have gained widespread usage among Kenyan corporates and in order to achieve the many benefits ERP systems have to offers, an organization needs to achieve ERP post implementation ... -
Influence of Leadership Styles on Timely Completion of Road Construction Projects in Kenya: a Case of Norken Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Many projects continue to fail despite the huge investment and use of established project methods and techniques, as the leadership competency required for successful project performance have been found lacking. A project’s ...
