University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of donor funding on implementation of hiv/aids projects by local Ngos in Mukuru slums, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Even though HIV/AIDS prevalence is said to have stabilized, the rate of new infections is still high, hence a renewed call to focus on prevention efforts by all stakeholders. This study aimed at investigating the influence ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Stock Market Participation by Retail Investors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main focus of this study was to establish the nature of the relationship between financial literacy and stock market participation by retail investors in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The target ... -
The Relationship Between Risk and Capital: Evidence From Kenya Non-life Insurance Companies.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Risk management is a process of identifying loss exposures faced by an organization and selecting the most appropriate techniques for treating such exposures (Rejda, 2003). Insurance companies apply various techniques ... -
Challenges facing the education of the girl child in Kenya: a case study on experiences and views of girls in Galole constituency of Tana river county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to investigate the challenges of girl child education in Tana River County. The specific objectives thereof were: to establish the social and cultural factors affecting the enrolment of girls in primary ... -
Effectiveness of methods of testing conceptual understanding in physics: a study done in the concept of floating and sinking in form 3 students at Mbooni – East district
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The central problem of this study was to determine the most effective method of testing prior knowledge and conceptual understanding in physics in the concept of floating and sinking among form three students from Mbooni ... -
The Relationship Between Loan Duration and Interest Rates for Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Commercial banks’ loans still remain the largest proportion of total financial sector assets even if a number of new financial institutions have arisen to provide increased competition to commercial banks. The analysis of ... -
The Influence of Television Adverts on Sexual Behaviour and Contraceptive Use Among the Youth in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi Students
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study sought to examine the influence of television adverts on contraceptive use among the youth in public universities in Kenya. More specifically, the study sought to achieve the following specific objectives; to ... -
An Assessment of Igad’s Role in Conflict Management in South Sudan (2011-2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)South Sudan is blessed with an abundance of natural resources ranging from fertile land to oil. However, these resources have not been exploited to their full. Of significance here is the oil sector which has been abused ... -
The role of farming mobile applications in community development
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mobile phones have become the fastest way of collecting and transmitting information. A lot of resources have been invested for the development and deployment of mobile applications. In the agricultural sector many farming ... -
Testing of the Day of the Week Anomaly on Foreign Exchange Rate in the Foreign Exchange Market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In an efficient market, prices reflect all the market information whether past, publicly held or private information. Investors should therefore expect to make only normal profits by earning a normal rate of return on ... -
Factors Influencing High Staff Turnover in Commercial Banks in Kenya: a Case of Commercial Bank of Africa
(2014)The project report covered factors influencing high staff turnover in commercial banks in Kenya ;a case of CBA .Research objectives were to establish factors influencing Staff turnover by studying variables (intrinsic, ... -
Patterns Associated With Residential Bulgraly in Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Residential burglary is a centennial, universal and a worrisome crime for many people, since it leaves multiple, negative impacts on both property and victims. This research examined patterns associated with residential ... -
Extratemporal facial nerve anatomical variations in cadavers at kenyatta national hospital mortuary
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: The facial nerve (FN) is the seventh cranial nerve (CN). It is a mixed nerve with motor supply to the facial muscles being most crucial. It exhibits diversity in its course, dimensions and anatomic relations ... -
Pricing on individual health insurance
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)“How much” is the main problem at task in the health care insurance. This becomes more complex situation when it comes to the case of projecting on future possible financial scenarios. Due to the rising cost of health ... -
Assessing the potential for solar energy utilization in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy is very important for the development of any country in this world and Malawi is not exceptional. Malawi depends mainly on the Hydro Electric Power, fossil fuels and biomass on its energy sources for social economic ... -
The pattern of ankle fractures in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Ankle fractures are among the most common injuries treated by orthopeadic surgeons.The management is dependent on the extent of bony involement, soft tissue and ligamentous injury. Epidemiology of these ... -
The Role of Participatory Communication in Water,sanitation and Hygiene (Wash):a Case Study of Community Led Total Sanitation (Clts) Approach in Kaptembwo and Kwa Rhoda Settlements in Nakuru.
(2014-11)Access to quality sanitation is precondition for good health and for success in the fight against poverty and attainment of millennium development goals (MDG) on health. This study was based in Kaptembwo and Kwa Rhonda, ... -
Influence of Mobile Banking on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
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Hybrid governance of commercial state corporations in kenya: a balancing act between enterprise and government
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Factors influencing proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in Makadara and Embakasi divisions, Nairobi east district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Proliferation of Small arms and Light weapons into the country presents a serious threat to public safety in the country. The numerous cases of armed conflict within the pastoralist zones, armed crimes and the emerging ...
