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Factors influencing women participation in food security projects in kenya: a case of kiambaa constituency in kiambu county, kenya
(Univeraity of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to investigate the factors influencing women participation in food security in Kiambaa Constituency of Kiambu County. This study was to elucidate the factors of women literacy, access to agriculture ... -
An ICT intervention to provide timely and contextualized reproductive health information to urban teenagers
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014 indicates that 15% of women aged 15-19 have already given birth while 18% have begun childbearing. Research indicates that Adolescents feel that more needs to be done to make ... -
Determinants of the Performance of Youth Owned Micro and Small Enterprises: a Case of Mutarakwa Division, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Many youth-owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya face a number of challenges that hinders their business performance. This study examined the determinants of performance of youth owned businesses in Mutarakwa Division, ... -
Determinants of the adoption of urban agriculture as a strategy for sustainable livelihoods in Nyalenda ‘A’ sub-location, Kisumu city
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Urban agriculture is the practice of crop cultivation and rearing livestock within the boundaries. Despite its many benefits it is still considered “illegal”, backward or rural and therefore has no place in the cities. ... -
Influence of head teachers’ leadership behaviour on pupils’ performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Rarieda Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of head teachers’ leadership behaviour on pupils’ performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Rarieda sub county, Kenya. The study was guided by the ... -
Enhanced weighted trust evaluation scheme for detection of malicious nodes in wireless sensor networks.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) present myriad application opportunities for several applications such as precision agriculture, environmental and habitat monitoring, traffic control, industrial process monitoring and ... -
On almost similarity and other related equivalence relations of operators in Hilbert spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)In this thesis, we study unitary equivalence, similarity, quasisimilarity, almost similarity and metric equivalence of operators acting on separable Hilbert spaces. We also study the Murray-von Neumann relation of ... -
A Data Security Implementation Model for Cloud Computing in Government Parastatals
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Cloud computing has transformed the way organisations approach technology enabling them to introduce new business models, provide more services and reduce IT costs. This research project aims at investigating the types of ... -
Analysis of conflicts and development of a potential management mechanism in the Kenyan forest sector
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to assess the common types of forest resource-based conflicts in Kenya and develop a potential management framework. Forest resource-based conflicts are still rampant despite devolution of forest governance ... -
Phenotypic And Molecular Characterization Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus From Surgical Patients And Normal Dogs
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Staphylococcus spp. are globally recognized as colonisers of the skin and important causes of infection in the skin of animals and humans. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, and in particular multi-drug ... -
Influence Of Monitoring And Evaluation On Performance Of Constituency Development Funded Projects In Kenya: A Case Of Kajiado East Constituency
(university of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of monitoring and evaluation on performance of Constituency Development Funded projects: a case of Kajiado East Constituency and use the findings to come up with ... -
Influence Of Stakeholders Involvement On Performance Of Community Based Organizations On Implementation Of Orphaned And Vulnerable Children Projects In Samburu Central Sub-County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Challenges associated with the care of orphans and vulnerable children are still evident in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is so even with the existence of non-profit organizations such as community based organizations (CBOs), ... -
Andati_Association Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Nutritional Status Of Children Aged 1 To 5 Years At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)ABSTRACT Introduction and background information: H.Pylori is the most common chronic bacterial infection in humans worldwide with 50% of the world’s population is thought to be infected. The infection is mostly acquired ... -
Influence Of Teacher Characteristics On Utilization Of Instructional Resources In Teaching Number Work In Preschools In Westlands Sub – County, Nairobi County.
(university of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting classroom instructional practices. Specifically to determine the influence of a preschool teacher academic and professional qualifications on utilization ... -
Factors Influencing Successful Opportunity Recognition And Exploitation Among Small Scale Manufacturers In Kariobangi Light Industries
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Most developing countries are characterized by the rise and growth of SMEs. SMEs play a central role in terms of economic development and employment. However, despite their huge contribution in the society, debate still ... -
Influence of socio - economic factors on pupils’ transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kisumu East sub county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the Socio-Economic factors influencing pupils’ transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kisumu East Sub-County. Four objectives guided the study to establish the ... -
Influence of headteachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Machakos subcounty, Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Machakos sub county, Kenya. The study’s objectives sought to determine ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability Of Gold Mining Projects In Rongo Sub County, Migori County.
(university of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing sustainability of gold mining projects in Rongo sub county, Migori County. The study intended to establish the influence of technology, economic issues, ... -
Genetic Diversity of Aloe Species in Kenya and the Efficacy of Aloe Secundiflora, Aloe Lateritia and Aloe Secundiflora on Fusarium Oxysporum and Pythium Ultimum
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Aloe species are common in Kenya and have many health benefits which include promotion of wound healing, antifungal activity, hypoglycemic or anti-diabetic effects, antiinflammatory and anticancer properties. However, ... -
Identification And Analysis Of Energy Saving Opportunities For Reheat Furnace At Devki Steel Rolling Mills
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)This study seeks to identify energy cost saving measures that if implemented can cut down on energy consumption. In this study, the areas identified, analyzed and evaluated for energy efficiency improvement and cost ...
