University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Optimization of the angle of cut of a frog in a mouldboardPlough: case of a sandy clay soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Mouldboard plough is a common tillage implement used in Kenya. The draught characteristics and ability to maintain desired depths and speed of operation at different frog angles is unknown. This study aimed at optimizing ... -
The Illegal Trade in Wildlife Resources and the Implication for International Security: a Case of Poaching of Ivory in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study focused on the impact of illegal wildlife trade on international security using Kenya as a case study with a bias on ivory poaching in Kenya. It therefore examined the poaching trends as well as the rationale ... -
Development of a low cost water purification system – a case study ceramic filters and moringa oleifera seeds
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Majority of people living in developing world do not have access to quality water. These people rely on readily available sources which are normally of low quality thus exposing them to waterborne diseases. This study was ... -
A cognitive approach to Gikuyu polysemy
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis investigates polysemous common nouns in Gikuyu within the cognitive framework and more specifically in cognitive semantics. Since polysemy has multiple but related senses, finding any coherent system would ... -
Outsourcing Practices and Operational Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to investigate the effect of outsourcing practices on performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by three theories; the resource based theory, transaction cost theory and the core ... -
The Effect of Risk Management Practice on Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pension Schemes are the main sources of retirement income for millions of people in the world. Pension Schemes are also important contributors to the gross domestic product (GDP) of countries. This study focuses on pension ... -
Branding Practices for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Farmer Characteristics, Operating Environment and Performance of Commercial Farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The broad objective of this study was to establish the relationship between branding practices (BP) of fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV) and performance of commercial farmers in Kiambu County and the extent to which farmer ... -
The effect of corporate governance on the share price of companies listed at Nairobi Security Exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate governance is one of the most important issues for all local and international companies at the present time. The global financial crisis, which adversely affected world economy, has put the concept of corporate ... -
The Influence of Marketing Communication Practices on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)In the emerging dynamism of the business environment, no successful organization can afford to overlook marketing. It has become essential to use all the resources and practices that marketing offers to survive and succeed ... -
The role of commercial motorcycles in the rural economy:A case study of Laikipia east sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of commercial motorcycles in promoting agriculture in Laikipia East Sub-County. Primary data was obtained from questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews. The sample ... -
The balanced scorecard and the employee performance at Britam
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) on employee performance in Britam. The study also sought to establish the perceptions of the employees regarding BSC performance ... -
Relevance of routine preoperative testing in ASA grade 1 and 2 patients undergoing minor to moderate elective surgeries at Kenyatta national hospital
(2015)BACKGROUND Several studies and guidelines have recommended avoiding routine preoperative testing in American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade 1 and 2 patients undergoing minor to moderate elective surgeries. ... -
The prevalence of abnormal chest radiography findings among HIV infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Human Immunodeficiency virus infected children are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections of the respiratory system which are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality. The chest radiograph is ... -
Impact of Media Coverage on the Uptake of Free Maternity Services in Mwala Constituency
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)Media has been accused of avoiding public interest issues and instead focusing on making money and ignoring social responsibility to educate and inform. Media organizations are profit making entities who will give editorial ... -
Effects of change management on employee performance in co-operative bank of Kenya limited by
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Recognizing the need for change and leading organizations through that change is one of the most challenging for any leadership. Change is the only constant in today‟s life for individuals and organizations. Some changes ... -
Maternal group b streptococcus colonization and the associated early maternal and neonatal outcomes at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Group B streptococcus is a gram positive streptococcus that is a major cause of bacterial infections in the perinatal period including amnionitis,urinary tract infections,endometritis in the pregnant women ... -
Consumer Perception Towards Private Label Brands of Four Key Supermarkets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Supermarket owned products are gaining popularity in Kenya and giving local manufactures of well-known brands a run for their money. With this new trend, manufacturers of other brands are not only competing amongst themselves ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers at Kenyatta national hospital on pain assessment and management in children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Objectives To evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of different healthcare workers regarding pain assessment and management in children. Additionally, to determine if socio- demographic factors such as cadre of HCW and ... -
Challenges Facing The Implementation Of Community Policing Strategy In The Urban Areas: A Case Study Of Kibra Sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Community policing is now a global phenomenon and is indeed a clear departure from traditional policing, that was reactive and incident based, to a problem-solving oriented policing. Government of Kenya implemented community ... -
The Effects of Exchange Rate Volatility on the Inflation Rate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The effect of monetary policy actions affect the general levels of retail prices prevailing in the Country from time to time. Through its monetary policy tools the Government of Kenya is able to control the levels of ...
