University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Technical Efficiency of the Kenyan Judiciary: a Case of the Magistrates‘ Courts
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Efficiency is a performance measure: in production, it is concerned with how well resources are used in a firm. For that matter, it should be tracked within a firm or an organisation. This study set to do just that, that ... -
Influence of Information Communication Technology (Ict) on Quality of Education at Secondary Schools in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of information communication technology (ICT). Four objectives were formulated to guide the study. These were; to assess the influence of the use of ICT in searching ... -
In Vitro Regeneration, Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Melia Volkensii (Gürke)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Melia volkensii Gürke (Meliaceae; mahogany family), is a drought-tolerant, multipurpose, fast-growing, hardwood tree species endemic to East Africa’s arid and semi-arid lands. Utilization of its huge economic, ecological ... -
Combinatorics of Hurwitz numbers
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)The goal of this dissertation, is to count branched covering of P1. The formal count was rst instigated by A. Hurwitz in his landmark paper of 1981. Hence the numbers associated to the count of branched covering are ... -
The Developments in Real Estate and Sustainable Urban Environment: a Case Study of Kilimani Area Within Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenyan real estate includes all types of property ranging from single and multiple dwelling units residential developments, commercial (office space, retail space, shopping malls and hotel or restaurants), agricultural ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Hybrid Fiber And Coax Technology In Kenya: A Case Of Wananchi Group Kenya Limited – Mombasa County
(university of Nairobi, 2016)As the broadband revolution continues, the ever increasing competition in the broadband service market is forcing broadband service providers to plan their strategies to deliver more affordable and competitive services ... -
The Formulation and Practice of the Constituency Development Fund in Kenya: a Case Study of People’s Participation in Its Projects in Gatanga and Kitui Central Constituencies
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study focused on one of the key devolved funds, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) whose impact and fanfare has elicited increased interest among scholars and the public. Since its inception in 2003, many ... -
Influence of Integration of Information Communication Technology on Teaching and Learning Geography in Public Secondary Schools in Mwala Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)We are living in the digital age and hardly any aspect of human endeavour can be effectively carried on without Information communication technologies (ICTs) including education. ICTs are now at the center of education ... -
Role Of Information Communication Technologies In Water Management
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has low levels of water access whereas the demand for water services continues to rise largely as a result of the increasing population. Nairobi which is the capital city of Kenya, only 50 per cent of the population ... -
Institutional factors influencing pupils’ performance in mathematics at Kenya certificate of primary education in Kathonzweni sub county, Makueni county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Scholars have stated that performance in Mathematics depends on improvement of quality of classroom practices. Other factors include adequacy of resources and the number of learners. The purpose of this study was ... -
The Effects of Corporate Diversification on Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Diversification refers to a process of distributing the wealth of an organization in optimal portfolios that would guarantee optimal returns. Diversification is used to maintain firm competitiveness so as to achieve value ... -
Evaluation of Prosopis Juliflora Productivity for Carbon Stocks and Animal Feeds in Selected Dry land Sites, Magadi Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Factors affecting Prosopis juliflora productivity and its spread patterns on the hillslopes and floodplain landscapes were evaluated in the drylands of Magadi subcounty, Kenya. The above-ground biomass and carbon stocks ... -
Automated Queuing And The Experience Of Kenya Commercial Bank Retail Customers In Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The current proliferations of technologies have allowed service providers to incorporate many different technologies into the delivery of their services. These technologies have been implemented in the service encounter ... -
Influence of Iso 9001:2008 Quality Management Principles on Efficiency in Service Delivery at Nation Media Group, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Within the Quality Management paradigm, ISO is arguably the most influential contribution there has been. It is one of the approaches of quality management made up of a set of mutually reinforcing principles, each of which ... -
Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of ISO 14001 Certified Manufacturing Firms in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Increasing levels of environmental degradation by manufacturing firms has resulted in heterogeneous pressures from various organizational groups on the need for them to conduct environmentally friendly operations. A ... -
Characterization of the Microstructure of Ordinary Portland Cement Paste Using Autogenous Shrinkage and Heat of Hydration Parameters
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of this study was to characterize the microstructure of Ordinary Portland Cement paste using autogenous shrinkage and heat of hydration parameters. The relevance of the research was the need to ... -
Principals’ Governance Practices Influencing Teachers’ Job Satisfaction In Public Secondary Schools In Bomet Central Sub -County, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the principals‟ governance practices influencing teachers‟ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Bomet central sub -county, Kenya. The study sought to determine the ... -
Determination of Mycoplasma Mycoides Subsp. Mycoides Components That Confer Protection Against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Understanding of Immunological Responses
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a severe respiratory disease caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Mmm) which is widespread in Africa. The main control option is a live vaccine, with low efficacy and ... -
Determinants of Performance in Public Sector Enterprises: Case of Huduma Centres in Central Business District, Nairobi-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of performance in public sector enterprises using case of Huduma Centres Central Business District (CBD), Nairobi. The study was guided by the following objectives: ... -
The Impact of External Shocks on Economic Growth and Welfare in Kenya: a Computable General Equilibrium Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya is fairly well integrated into the global economy; hence its economy is vulnerable to external shocks. The purpose of this study is to evaluate, from a general equilibrium perspective, the impact of these shocks on ...
