University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Contemporary Management of Security: A Case Study Community Policing in Kenya from 2003-2006
(University of Nairobi, 2007)This study attempts to examine the concept of community policing and whether its adoption as strategy of crime prevention really reduces crime or the fear of crime in view of the failure of the traditional approach in crime ... -
Long-Term Effects of Variable Water Quality on Some Soil Physical Characteristics Under Field Conditions
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The complimentary role of wild habitats in crop pollination: a case study on the eggplant (solatium melongena l., solanaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2001)In this study, carried out in Nguruman, southwestern Kenya, 10 bee species were identified as eggplant pollinators. Their foraging behaviour was shown to be affected by the prevailing ambient temperature and not time of ... -
The participatory principle in development: a case study of the constituency development fund Wajir district
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The focus of this research is in the area of participatory development; a case study of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Wajir District It takes particular interest on how the CDF is being implemented and ussesses ... -
An Analysis on Factors Influencing Academic Performance among Secondary Schools in Embakasi Division of Nairobi Province.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Performance in secondary schools has been of great concern to administrators, parents, teachers and the students over the years. This is because it determines who will proceed to colleges and universities which are higher ... -
A Comparative Study Between Government and Faith Based Services in the Caring for the Elderly Persons: a Case Study of Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study was to understand the services offered in both the Government and faith based eldercare institutions in relation to the needs of the elderly persons in Kenya. The target population included the ... -
Analysis of Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Nairobi: a Case Study of Makongeni Estate, Nairobi
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Level Of Participation In Project Identification And Selection By Constituents A Case Of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) In Makadara Constituency
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was established under the Constituencies Development Fund Act 2003. Its purpose was to take development to the citizens at the grass roots level within the shortest time possible, ... -
Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns of Aerobic Bacterial Agents in Post-Surgical Orofacial Infections
(2015)Background: There is no data on the bacteriology of postsurgical orofacial infections at our institutions. Uncontrolled use of antibiotics may lead to development of resistance with the resultant increase in morbidity and ... -
Disaster Management In Kenya; A Case Study Of The Role Of The Military-(1998-2008)
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)Disasters, whether natural or man-made are the most destructive phenomena in human history. Notably, the two forms of disasters have been increasing globally in the recent past due to a myriad of factors such as environmental ... -
Prevaunce of Generalised Convulsive Statos Epilepticus in Patients Aomitted to Kenyaua National Hospital Uno the Short Term Outcomes
(2006-11)Background: Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus (GCSE) is a sub-group of status epilepticus that is accompanied by visible body movements and loss of consciousness. It has a high complication rate including disability ... -
The Effects of Privatisation on Consumers’ Welfare: the Case of Tea and Coffee Farmers in Kirinyaga District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2007)Kenya embraced privatisation as one of the liberalization measures in 1990s, for it to accelerate its economic growth. Despite embarking in it early 1990s, the economic growth during this period deteriorated from a GDP ... -
Effects of Khat Use on Males’ Performance of Their Urban Household Roles in Eastleigh Estate in Nairobi City
(2011-09)The study evaluated the effects of khat abuse on the males’ performance of their household roles. It focused on adult males who chew khat in Eastleigh estate in Nairobi. Males like other household members are very important ... -
Aflatoxin B1 and liver function
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Estimation of the Costs and Efficiency of Public Health Care Facilities in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2001-09)This study estimated the costs and efficiency of selected public health facilities in the provision of outpatient care in the city of Nairobi during the years 1999 and 2000. Both Secondary and primary data were used. The ... -
Financial Liberalisation and Saving: Empirical Evidence from Rwanda
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)In the last two decades, Rwanda has liberalized its financial sector through different programs to reduce the financial repression and encourage market determined prices of financial services especially interest rates. The ... -
Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies Masters of Arts in Diplomacy
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The Determinants Of Fertility Among Urban And Rural Women In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001-09)This study is a build-up on the findings of other studies, censuses and surveys in Kenya whose results reveal that rural fertility has been consistently higher than that of the urban (Kangi, 1978; Omagwa, 1985; Osiemo, ... -
Gender Differences in Unemployment and Underemployment in Kenyan
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Unemployment and underemployment in Kenya have been increasing as the working age population increases. The economy has not been able to create adequate jobs to absorb the labour market entrants in gainful employment. This ...
