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Towards Expedient Integration Of The Eac: Navigating The Dichotomy Between Implementation Of The Variable Geometry Approach Versus Adoption Of The Consensus Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Decision making and implementation of regional decisions are key in determining the pace of integration of a regional bloc. This study interrogates whether consensual decision making and implementation by variable geometry ... -
Art in Autobiographies: Hannah Shah’s the Imam’s Daughter and Waris Dirie’s Desert Dawn
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The autobiography portrays literary communicative features which show its worth as a creative work. It is on this ground that this study attempts a literary inquiry into Hannah Shah‟s The Imam’s Daughter and Waris Dirie‟s ... -
Factors influencing public participation in the county integrated development planning process. A case of county government of Meru
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Public participation is a principle that has been given prominence in the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Participation should imbue all public affairs and be promoted by both Non-State Actors and the State acting in public ... -
Determinants of delay and cost overruns in Kenyan`s public sector construction projects: a case of Meru county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Delay and cost overruns in public sectors investments can raise the capital-output ratio in the sector and elsewhere, bringing down the efficacy of investments. Yet there are no estimates of the delays and cost overruns, ... -
Influence Of Environmental Management Practices On Geothermal Project Performance: A Case Of The Menengai Geothermal Drilling Project In Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Environmental management is proving vital in development of projects in Kenya. Gone are the years when projects were carried out without environmental impact assessments and audits. Today, the World Bank, International ... -
Ecology of lesser flamingos phoeniconaias minor (geoffroy, 1798) in the momella lakes, arusha national park - tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was carried out in Lake Big Momella and Lake Rishateni found in Arusha National Park (ANAPA) -Tanzania. It explored the factors that influence food availability and habitat utilization of lesser flamingos ... -
An Assessment of Data Governance at Kenya Health Professionals Regulatory Authorities
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is an increase in adoption of information communication technology in the health care by most of the developing countries. This has resulted in existence of most of their healthcare data in electronic form as a ... -
Relationship Between Human Resource Policies And Employees Job Satisfaction In A Local Non-governmental Organization In Kenya: A Case Of Article 19 Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of the study was to establish the effects of human resource policies on employees‟ job satisfaction in local non-governmental organizations with particular reference to Article 19. The general objective ... -
A hybrid algorithm for detecting web-based applications vulnerabilities
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Web applications have gained popularity over the years and have become an integral part of our daily lives interaction. We use these applications on a regular basis to intract with our friends and family, purchase items ... -
Financial Services Regulation In Kenya A Critical Analysis Of The Proposed Unified Financial Services Regulator.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Regulation of the financial sector is crucial in the economic development of third world countries. This study focuses on Kenya‟s financial regulatory framework, which has continually grown. The financial sector is considered ... -
Factors influencing implementation of dispensary projects in county governments in kenya: a case of Isiolo county government
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Community development projects requires the involvement and participation of local residents in identifying the strategies they wish to use to improve their quality of life. Participation is seen as developmental, ... -
Designing distributed renewable energy powered wheelchairs for sustainable rural mobility in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Victor Papanek the champion of social design remarks that designer should design for people‟s needs as opposed to their wants. One of the major point marks in social design is designing sustainable products and service ... -
Factors influencing recycling of solid waste in machakos county, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to establish factors influencing recycling of solid waste in urban areas within Machakos County. The aims of the study were; to ascertain how technical factors influence recycling of solid waste in Machakos ... -
Rake Angle Effect On Draft Power Requirement: Case Of A Sub-Soiler In Nitisols
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Draft animals are key to the provision of draft power for tillage in small-holder farms that have limited access to tractors. There is limited information on guidelines for utilization of animal draft, particularly for ... -
Determinants of Programme's Implementation in Kenya; a Case of Child Protection Programme in Malindi, Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Child Welfare Information Gateway (2012) defines Child neglect as a form of child maltreatment, a deficit in meeting a child's basic needs including the failure to provide basic physical, health care, supervision, ... -
An Assessment of Green ICT Effect on Sustainable Environment in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is increasing pressure on institutions of higher learning to adopt more sustainable approaches to ICT use.ICT has made significant impact in institution of higher learning and whether the effects are largely positive ... -
Influence of farmer’s characteristics, agricultural extension and technology specific factors on adoption of organic farming technologies in Embu west sub county, Embu, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Farmers’ training is intended at promoting uptake of knowledge and skills, changing of attitudes and making farmers achieve their aspirations. When improved agricultural practices are systematically and effectively ... -
The Effect of Capital Structure on Stock Returns for Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The goal of the study was to investigate the effect of capital structure on stock returns for firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The period of focus was from 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2015. The study ... -
Influence of total quality management on provision of medical laboratory services at jaramogi oginga odinga teaching and referal hospital, kisumu county, kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to find out the influence of Total Quality Management on provision of medical Laboratory services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital. Medical laboratory Services are essential and ... -
Factors Influencing Intensity Of Adoption Of Integrated Pest Management Package And Pesticide Misuse In The Control Of Mango Fruit Fly In Embu East Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Mango (Mangifera indica) has been recognized as a fruit of economic and nutritional importance to Kenyan large and small scalefarmers. Production and marketing of this fruit is however, severely hampered by fruit fly ...
