University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Interest Rate and Financial Perfomance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research investigates the relationship between interest rates and financial performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya. These high interest rates charged by MFIs has attracted a lot of concern from all over ... -
Factors influencing delivery of effective animal health services in Garissa sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The research study investigated the factors influencing the delivery of effective animal health services in Garissa Sub County. The objectives of the study was to establish the extent to which availability of resources ... -
Influence of Old Persons’ Cash Transfer Programme on Poverty Alleviation: a Case of Kibera Slum, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2015)The Old Persons’ Cash Transfer Programme was started in 2006 to alleviate poverty among the elderly people who were living in extreme poverty. The objective of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to ... -
Application Of Modified Porters’ Five Forces Model In Assessing Attractiveness Of Insurance Industry In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The insurance industry in Kenya has undergone a lot of changes in the recent past. Many companies have closed shops while others have cropped up on equal measure. There has not been a clear predictable trend on suitability ... -
An Analysis Of Farmers Awareness Of Agricultural Extension Devolution And Preferences For Participatory Design Of Agricultural Extension Programs In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya, agricultural extension has suffered various shortcomings including inadequate farmer involvement in development and designing of extension programs. The current County governance system in Kenya devolves ... -
Investigating dry spells in Malawi during the rainfall season
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study investigated the occurrence of dry spells during the main rainfall seasons over Malawi so that the farming community and other stakeholders can use this information to reduce vulnerability of the agricultural ... -
Assessing the spatial and temporal characteristics of rainfall over the Southern region Of Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)An understanding of temporal and spatial characteristics of rainfall is central to resources planning and management especially with evidences of climate change and variability. There are strong indications that rainfall ... -
Deploying trained personnel for improved job satisfaction-A case study of the Kenya civil service
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Shareholders’ Perception of Company’s Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility: a Case of Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this study was to determine shareholders‟ perception of company involvement in CSR at Safaricom Limited. The study also sought to establish whether the shareholders believe CSR reduces the shareholders‟ ... -
Service Quality Dimension In Health Care Service Delivery: The Case For Healthstrat
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The main objective of this study was to investigate service quality dimension in health care service delivery, the case for healthstrat. In doing so, the study adopted the following objectives: to investigate the factors ... -
Trace element analysis in infant food from selected rural and urban areas in Kenya using txrf technique
(2015)The need for dietary trace elements during periods of rapid growth such as infancy and early childhood is crucial. These elements are required for promotion of good growth, health and behavioural development of an infant. ... -
THE ROLE OF ICTs IN DEMOCRATIZING PUBLIC INFORMATION ACCESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE KENYAN PARLIAMENT
(2015)This study sought to investigate the role of ICTs in democratizing public information access. It was guided by four objectives: To determine digital options for capturing and recording parliamentary proceedings; to ... -
Factors influencing utilization of women enterprise fund: a survey of Buuri division of north Imenti constituency, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Women play an important role in the economic growth of any country. However, their level of participation in economic activities has been influenced by a number of factors in the past most of which are culturally defined. ... -
Land cover changes and landslide occurrence: a case of Tirap division in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Landslides are described as downward movement of soil and rocks resulting from naturally occurring vibrations, earthquakes, changes in water content, removal of lateral support, loading with weight and weathering or human ... -
Mother’S Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Neonatal Illness And Assessment Of
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Neonatal mortality in Kenya remains high accounting for 42% of under 5 mortality. Neonatal infections account for 36% of these deaths. With two years to 2015, the millennium development goal four may not ... -
INFLUENCE OF PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES ON MALARIA PREVALENCE IN MFANGANO ISLAND, MBITA SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(2015)Malaria is preventable and treatable yet it remains the number one killer disease in Africa. In 2010 an estimated 219 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide and 660,000 death cases were reported in Africa alone according ... -
Balanced Score Card Application and Strategy Implementation at the Icea Lion Group - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A strategy is a plan of action that shows how any organization will develop a sustainable competitive advantage with an intention of taking the organization to the next level of success. The organizational strategy is by ... -
Strategy Implementation and the Competitive Advantage of Firms in the Airline Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategy implementation is an integral part of the strategic management process as it entails converting the formulated strategy into action. Managers who successfully implement their strategies enjoy competitive advantage ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that cause wound sepsis in the paediatric surgical patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Wound infections contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in surgical patients. A number of factors contribute to wound infection; however microorganisms are the major causes with bacteria being ... -
Influence of head teachers’ leadership styles on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Mogotio sub-county, Baringo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of head teachers’ leadership styles on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya. The specific objectives were ...
