University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A Critcal Analysis Of The Involvement Of Scouts In Post Conflict Peace Building: A Case Of The Scout Movement In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)Scholars have argued that conflicts are endemic in society. They have further argued that conflicts are not necessarily a negative occurrence as they help people to understand themselves and their relationship better. ... -
Relative Effects of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Output: the Case of Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)The objective of this paper is to determine the relative potency of monetary and fiscal policy on output in Liberia for the period 1960 to 2008. In order to establish evidence on the relative potency of monetary and fiscal ... -
The Challenges Facing School Counsellors In Eliminating Use Of Drugs Among Students: A Case Of Public Secondary Schools In Ruiru Municipality
(University Of Nairobi, 2007)The use of drugs among youth in Kenya is a main concern to the society and if measures are not taken to prevent the trend at which the usage is moving, there one can predict that, the future for the young people will be ... -
Sustainability of Public Domestic Debt in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis (1980-2011)
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)This study is about the sustainability of public debt in Kenya. It seeks to analyze the sustainability of public domestic debt in Kenya using historical data of 1980-2011. Public debt sustainability is about good housekeeping. ... -
A Comparison of the Organization of African Unity (Oau) and African Union (Au) Management of Conflicts in the Horn of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Many of the nations of Africa have struggled with violence since their independence from colonial powers. The formation of an intercontinental body the Organization of African Unity did little to reduce the number or ... -
Economic development as a public purpose in compulsory land acquisition: an investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2009-06)Compulsory acquisition is the power of the state to extinguish or acquire any title or other interest in land for a public purpose, subject to prompt payment of compensation. It is thus used to acquire private properties ... -
An Investigation Into The Determinants Of Performance Of Students In Mathematics In Selected Secondary Schools In Kinango District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Mathematics plays a central role development. In particular, technological development of a country depends heavily on availability of the appropriate technology in the human resource of the country. Educational technology ... -
Revenue productivity of tax reforms in Kenya. 1972/73 -1990/91
(University of Nairobi, 1993-06)Under the threat of fiscal crises, many developing countries have had to make projections of additional revenues that can be realized within the existing tax structures. These projections indicate the need to activate ... -
Studies in the epidemiology and control of echinococcus granulosus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Hydatid disease (hydatidosis, echinococcosis) caused by the larval stage of the taeniid, Echinococcus granulosus (Batsch, 1786), is a cyclozoonosis of major medical and veterinary importance in most countries of the world. ... -
Differences and Relationships Within Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Five Selected Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Knowledge on physical and chemical factors in any soil is important to any one who uses the soil. This may be in agriculture or any other purposes as engineering eg. road construction, dam construction and large civil ... -
Interspecific variation in trace element micronutrient and macroelement density by use of energy dispersive x-ray flouroscence (edxrf) in selected indigenous food plants
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Many indigenous cultivars have disappeared within the lifespan of the present generation. In many areas, diets are based on fewer plant species. This coupled with increased population, low incomes and a misguided preference ... -
Cortisol levels and short term outcome in HIV infected patients with sepsis in Kenyatta Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)abstract Introduction Adrenal insufficient occurs in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immunodeficienc) Syndrome (AIDS) and causes morbidity and mortalit} in HIV patients. Objective To determine cortisol ... -
Foreign Policy Leadership and War: Case Study of Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
(University Of Nairobi, 1993)TheBritish imperial policy of colonising smaller, weaker and less developed nations was the underlying cause of the Anglo-Zulu War. The imperial policy allowed British agents, including the military, to use unrestricted ... -
Influence of building design on running costs of lighting in office buildings. (case study: Nairobi central business district)
(University of Nairobi, 2008-07)This is a study of office building design and running costs of lighting in an urban setting. The hypothesis of this study is that architectural design parameters have an influence on running costs of lighting. It has been ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Provision Of Guidance And Counseling Services In Secondary Schools In Stareiie District, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This study explores institutional factors inllucncing provision of effective guidance and counseling services in secondary schools. It was conducted in all the eleven public secondary schools in Starchc District, Nairobi ... -
The Relationship Between Public and Private Security Providers: an Analysis of the Regulation of Private Security Providers in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This thesis is based on the fundamental conceptual premise that the public and private security are all in the business of crime prevention. If this tenet is correct, then there have to be enormous opportunities for the ... -
Factors Affecting Loan Repayment Performance By Youth In Kenya: A Case Study Of Youth Enterprise Development Fund Between 2008 And 2011
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)This study was conducted to determine factors affecting loan repayment performance among youths who were beneficiaries of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) scheme, through partner financial institutions (FIs). ... -
The Impact of Regional Integration on Economic Growth and Development: a Case Study of the East African Community (Eac), 2001-2010
(2011)Abstract This study addresses the efficacy of the East African regional integration process with regard to the realization of the economic growth and development of East African member states under the auspices of the ... -
The potential of improving napier grass under smallholder dairy farmers' conditions in Kenya
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Prevalence of burnout syndrome and its health impact on accountants at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction: Burnout has been consistently linked to physiological and affective outcomes as well as organizational consequences. The study sought to determine the existence of burnout and its probable health consequence ...
