University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors That Predispose the Girl Child to Sexual Abuse in Imenti Central Sub County, Upper Eastern Kenya
(2014)This study set out to examine the factors that predispose the girl child to sexual abuse in Imenti Central Sub-County, Upper Eastern Kenya. Data were collected through the survey method and key informant interviews. The ... -
Priming of Drug and Substance Abuse in Print Media: a Comparative Study of Nation and Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the priming of drug abuse in print media. The study sought to provide valuable information on the extent to which the print media has given prominence to drug abuse and suggest ... -
Analysis of obstetric admission patterns and management in the critical care unit, Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background. Pregnancy, delivery and peuperium can be complicated by severe maternal morbidity necessitating CCU admission. Management of the critically ill obstetric patient is very complex due to the physiological changes ... -
Schoolbased factors influencing integration of Information Communication Technology in public secondary schools, Migwani district, Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Many schools are restructuring their infrastructure to accommodate ICTs as it is of great help in providing multimedia information and allow access to a broader range of instructional resources. The purpose of the study ... -
Perceived Influence of Rewards and Sanctions on Employee Performance at Kenya Power Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Rewards and sanctions, as tools, can be used to convey the message that performance is important, and help to focus on specific aspects of performance that need to be improved. This is because employees as teams or as ... -
Green Infrastructure Planning within Mixed Development Residential Neighborhoods of Nairobi: A Case Study of Tena Estate
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Green infrastructure is the connective matrices of green spaces that can be found in urban and urban-fringe landscapes. Despite its environmental, ecological, social, and economic benefits, there are specific problems with ... -
The impact of inquiry-based approach on achievement in mathematics among pre-school children in Ngong division, Kajiado County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of inquiry-based approach on preschool children’s achievement in mathematics in Ngong Division, Kajiado County, Kenya. In essence, the study sought to establish whether ... -
Pain management practices and their effects on performance of activities of living among adult cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014)Background: Pain is the most devastating symptoms in cancer and may occur right from time of diagnosis to the end of life. It adversely affects the quality of life especially the physical component leading to disability. ... -
Credit policy and financial performance of microfinance institutions in kenya
(2014-10)This study was carried out with the purpose of establishing the relationship between credit policy and financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya. Credit policy is an important activity within any financial ... -
The Effect of Dividend Policy on Future Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014-10)What a company does with its profits is important in assessing a business's potential to create wealth in the future. Re-investing profits wisely results in increased profitability of the company in the long run, which to ... -
An Assessment of the United Nations Security Council in Maintenance of International Peace and Security
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of the study was to assess the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) role in maintenance of International Peace and Security. Specifically the study sought to examine the rationale of the veto power ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Donor Funded Community Water Projects: a Case of Kitui Central Constituency, Kitui County, Kenya
(2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing sustainability of donor funded community water projects in Kitui central constituency, Kitui County, Kenya. The study sought to establish how community ... -
Land Use Conflicts and opportunities in a Livestock Market: Case study of Garissa Market
(2014-07)Livestock is a crucial source of financial capital for the rural poor. The arid and semi arid lands are home to nearly 70% of the national herd with an estimated value of Kenya shillings 70 billion. For many, it is the ... -
The effect of agency banking on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Access to affordable banking services plays a fundamental role in the development of any economy. Agency banking has therefore proved to be a successful model in ensuring that most people who could not access conventional ... -
Determinants of Conflict Sensitive Curriculum Implementation in Youth Vocational Centres in, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study is based on basis that education is two faced; it can have both positive and negative impact on a society. Historically, education has triggered and fuelled conflict in various countries. Different educational ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is generally defined as capital flows resulting from the behavior of multinational companies while Economic Growth is defined as an increase in the production and consumption of goods and ... -
Determinants Of Group Lending By Agricultural Financing Institutions In Kenya: A Case Of Agricultural Finance Corporation Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to find out whether joint liability, service providers and transaction cost determined smallholder farmer group lending by AFC. The study used survey method because it sought to obtain information from ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Participation Of Physically Challenged Learners In Public Primary Schools In Kiambu Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The1990 World Declaration on Education For All and framework for action to achieve Universal Education by 2000 was root source for inclusion of learners with disabilities in regular schools. The central problem of this ... -
Factors Influencing Project Funds Utilization in Water Service Boards in Kenya: the Case of Tana Water Services Board
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya faces serious challenges with regards to provision of water services despite the efforts of investments provided in the past years by the Government and development partners since existing facilities have continued ... -
The Role of Multinational Corporations in Kenyan`s Social Development
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to look at the role if any that multinational corporations play in Kenya’s social development. Having considerate factors to her advantage such as her relative stability in respect to her neighbors, ...
