University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Politics and conservation of the Mau forest in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)The study set out to establish the relationship between politics and Mau Forest conservation in Kenya. An attempt has been made to justify the study both as policy and as scholarly contribution. It is useful not only to ... -
The gratifications sought from social media by Kenyan users and leverages for local ICTs development
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research study was undertaken to investigate the gratifications sought from social media by Kenyan users and how this could be leveraged for local ICTs development. Particular focus was on the adoption and use of ... -
The Relationship Between Social Accounting Reporting and Stock Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study sought to establish the relationship between Social Accounting Reporting and Stock Returns of Companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Nairobi Securities Exchange had as at 1st October 2014 64 ... -
Social and economic impacts of involuntary resettlement during large scale water infrastructure development: the case of Thika dam
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)World Bank Environment Department’s (WBED) estimates that roughly 10 million people are displaced each year due to infrastructure development construction. Although such projects can bring enormous benefits to countries, ... -
Sustainable water management and food security in Kenya: a case study of Nyakach division in Kisumu county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)There is a great percentage of people who live in areas where there is water scarcity. About 2.8 billion people (more than 40%) of the world live in river basins faced with the problem. In addition, 1.6 billion people ... -
Factors influencing entrepreneurship among university students in Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In today’s turbulent job market, starting and having own business venture is a dream of young generation. Furthermore, many graduates are unable to get a job upon graduation. With this realization, University students ... -
A framework for enforcing the national ICT policy in Kenya government
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This project report sought to establish the extent to which the Kenya National ICT Policy has been enforced within the Kenya government by targeting sampled Kenya Government ministries where ICT has been embraced under ... -
Communicative Translation in News Reporting: a Case Study of Daily Nation and Taifa Leo Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research investigated the level of retention of meaning and equivalence in translated international news items from English to Kiswahili languages in the Daily Nation and Taifa Leo Newspaper publications. Based on ... -
Determination of the draft forces required by draught animals
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The relationship between financial sector development and economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Kenya’s financial sector development has had a major role in its economic growth and this study provides a selected review of the literature and the relationship between Kenya’s financial sector and its economic growth. ... -
Performance characteristics of loop mediated isothermal amplification (lamp) assay for rapid diagnosis of typhoid infections at city clinics in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Enteric fever continues to be a major public health burden in Kenya as it is in other developing countries. The current diagnostic options are limited with the recent phasing out of the Widal serological test ... -
The Perceived Relationship Between Employee Retention Practices And Organization Citizenship Behaviour At D.t.dobie (k) Ltd.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between employee retention practices and OCB at D.T.Dobie (K) Limited. The factors explored on retention practices were Recruitment and selection, Realistic ... -
Effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this research was to determine the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the finacial performance of campanies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. Theoritically it is assumed that megers ... -
Medicinal plants used in the management of sexually transmitted infections by the Samburu Community Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study aimed at documenting the use of traditional medicine in management of sexually transmitted infections by Samburu traditional healers. The study also documents the methods of diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted ... -
Judicialization of politics under the constitution of Kenya 2010
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Effects of Business Credit Availability on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Finance is a key input in the development and growth of business enterprise. One of the reasons why firms form linkages and relations with one another as well as with financial institutions is to access credit for business ... -
Role of leadership in the implementation of organizational culture change at the Kenya power company ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Since leadership is important in any organization and has been identified as crucial in the implementation of culture change in long-term, this project focuses on the leadership factors that facilitate implementation of ... -
Antihyperglycemic activity of zanthoxylum chalybeum stem bark extracts in diabetic rats
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. (Rutaceae) stem bark is used by communities in Africa and Asia to manage diabetes mellitus. This study determined the anti - hyperglycemic effect of Z. chalybeum aqueous ... -
Choice of Fields of Study of Diploma Students in Kenya: a Case Study of the Technical University of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Education and training plays an important role in economic development through its dimension of building the capacity of human capital. Through education and training people acquire a variety of knowledge, skills and ... -
Puppy morbidity and mortality among breeding kennels in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Aim The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of puppy morbidity and mortality in breeding kennels in Nairobi. Materials and methods A total of 35 kennels with 556 puppies were selected at random and a ...
