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Strategy Development in Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This research study was conducted to investigate strategy development in small and medium enterprises in Mombasa County The issue of strategy development in business is keenly gaining roots in Kenya. Long felt as a means ... -
Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions as a Strategic Orientation at Cfc Stanbic Bank Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Over the last few decades mergers and acquisitions, have become strategic instruments of growth and development of enterprises. The study was designed to examine the challenges of mergers and acquisitions as a strategic ... -
Perception by Managers of the Influence of Workforce Diversity on Strategy Implementation Among Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The development and implementation of strategies by an organization to chart the future path is an important step taken by managers in the achievement of a firm’s competitiveness in a competitive environment. However, ... -
Microbiological safety and quality of dried cassava chips and flour sold in the Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya
(2016)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is rich in carbohydrates and is the third most important source of calories, in the tropics. The handling and processing practices of cassava roots expose them to microbial contamination. ... -
Phylogenetic diversity of cassava green mite, Mononychellus progresivus from different geographical sites in east Africa
(2016)Cassava green mite (CGM) of the Mononychellus genus is an invasive species in Africa, introduced from South America. Its phylogenetic diversity over geographical localities has never been assessed in East Africa, where ... -
Optimisation of a somatic embryogenesis and transformation protocol for farmer-preferred cassava cultivars in Kenya
(2016)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major food crop in developing countries, and holds potential for industrial use. It is, however, affected by various biotic and abiotic stresses that greatly affect its production. ... -
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Strategic Plans by Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this research is to investigate the factors affecting implementation of strategic plans by NGOs in Nairobi County and suggest recommendations for organizations to successfully implement their strategic ... -
Socio-economic Viability and Sustainability of Villagization Process as an Approach to Rural Development: a Case Study of Rutonde District, Kibungo Prefecture, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2002)This is an exploratory study to investigate on social and economic viability of villagization process in Rutonde district, Kibungo prefecture. The survey method of data collection was employed and a questionnaire with 46 ... -
The Utilization of a Case Study of Kenya’s Irrigation Potential Kibirigwi Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 1984)This study is mainly concerned with evaluating a Small Scale Irrigation Scheme, Kibirigwi,1ocated in Kirinyaga district,, one of Kenya's high agricultural potential areas., The main objective of the study., is to add to ... -
The Management of Illness in an East African Society : a Study of Choice and Constraint in Health Care Among the Pokot
(1982)This dissertation deals with the way Pokot respond to illness given their traditional forms of therapy and Western health services. The Pokot view of the causation of illness is discussed and their notions regarding the ... -
Scripture Translations In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The work of the translation of the Scriptures in Kenya was perhaps started with the arrival at Mombasa of Johann Ludwig Krapf, a German Lutheran in the employ of the Church Missionary Society. First sent to Abyssinia in ... -
Analysis Of Determinants Of Demand For Credit: A Case Study Of Central Division Of Laikipia Distric
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Despite presence of credit providers, credit inaccessibility remains a major issue in Kenya. Credit plays an important role in the economy by increasing investment, production and consumption and thereby economic growth ... -
ADOLESCENTS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CONTRACEPTION.A STUDY OF S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L STUDENTS - KISUMU DISTRICT
(1998)The main objective of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitudes and practice of contraception among the adolescents in secondary schools in Kisumu District. A sample of 400 students aged between 14 and 20 years ... -
Evaluation Of PR Management At Kameme Fm Radio Station
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Public Relations (PR) has emerged as a critical aspect of management in many an organization. According to Frank Jefkins, all organizations whether commercial or noncommercial, public or private require PR, which greatly ... -
System of Public Health Programs: the Case of National School-based Deworming Program in Kwale County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)xii ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to identify the determinants of Monitoring and Evaluation and how effective was the deworming project that was implemented by Ministries of public Health and sanitation and ... -
The Impact of the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Agriculture on Kenya's Agricultural Trade Sector: 1995-2003
(University of Nairobi, 2005)The study set out to identify what benefits or losses the Kenyan agricultural sector had accrued as a result of implementing the WTO's Agreement on Agriculture. The study entailed the collection of primary data through ... -
The Sikhs in Kenya: A study of their Political. Economic and Social impact, 1890 To The Present
(University of Nairobi, 2001)In this study the social, political and economic impact of the Sikhs in Kenya 1890 to the present is addressed. The study aimed at showing the Sikhs’ settlement in Kenya and how they became an important economic force It ... -
Assessing the potential of wind energy for electrical power generation in Dodoma Region, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Tanzania depends heavily on hydropower for her electricity demand and experiences power shortage during the dry seasons. This research project investigates the wind power potential of Dodoma, a Central station of Tanzania ...
